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Candy/Snack Product Profit Analysis

The Bottom Line on True Profit

Product profit analysis needs to include manufacturer rebates, sales taxes, location commissions and product handling costs, and must consider profit per machine space required by each product.

• Large spiral products have higher product handling costs.
• The 2-for-1 footprint results in greater sales volume from small spiral products in the same space.
• Snack machines with two small spiral shelves provide greater product variety and are projected to deliver more profit than single small spiral shelf machines.

Source: Vend Operator Candy/Snack Category Profit Analysis, Bachtelle And Associates, Spring, 1998