Introduction – The 2025 Opportunity in Vending

Welcome to the complete guide to starting a vending machine business in 2025. In this module, you’ll get a clear understanding of the opportunity ahead, the technology shift redefining vending, and why now is the perfect time to build a profitable, passive income business—starting with less than $1,000.

Meet Your Instructor: Mike Hoffman

• Built a $50,000/month vending route

• Has helped hundreds of others replicate his system

• Specializes in creating passive income vending operations

• Now teaching you step-by-step how to do the same

Why 2025 Is a Breakthrough Year for Vending

• Vending machines have been around for decades (starting in Japan, long before hitting the U.S.)

• But in 2025, the model is changing—not because the machines are new, but because the entire retail landscape is shifting

Key Shift:

• The rise of unattended retail—a new model that allows consumers to buy products from vending systems without traditional interaction (no motors, no codes)

• This includes smart machines, micro markets, and AI-integrated systems

Market Outlook:

• Unattended retail is expected to grow to $40+ billion by 2027

• That’s just two years away

• This is your chance to ride the wave early

What You’ll Learn in This Course

Mike will guide you through every phase of the vending journey:

1. Finding your first profitable location

2. Choosing the right machine type (smart, micro market, outdoor, etc.)

3. Setting up your legal, insurance, and inventory systems

4. Creating efficient restock and inventory processes

5. Scaling through warm leads, referrals, and route acquisitions

6. Building a passive income empire with real operations and staffing

Summary:

• The vending model is evolving—and 2025 is your perfect entry point

• The unattended retail revolution is real and growing fast

• You don’t need a big budget—you can start for under $1,000

• With the right strategy and support, vending can become your primary income or side-hustle success