VENDING
BRING IN BIG PROFITS WITH ZERO INVENTORY
Want to offer a product that costs pennies to make and sell it at a markup of more than 4000%?
DISCOVER
ICE & WATER
Freeze the Competition
Profit potential and ROI vary by model, options, and how much ice operators are currently selling, but the numbers say it all.
Ice and Water Vending—Your Ticket to High Profits and Low Stress
Ice is in high demand, with the average American consumer buying four bags of packaged ice each year and many purchasing more.
With a machine that produces ice continuously, c-stores don’t miss losing a sale because they’re out of ice. They can even sell more ice 24/7/365—including when they’re closed—because units like those available from Everest Ice and Water Systems can be installed outdoors.
Ice and water vending machines eliminate the need to purchase and track inventory and set c-store operators free from dependence on supply chains and distributors. What’s more, when ice is made and dispensed as needed, its quality isn’t susceptible to compromise.
Not so with pre-made, pre-bagged ice, which can melt and re-freeze, turning into a solid block, or become contaminated as it’s shipped, unloaded, stored, and handled by multiple people.
rapid ROI
Operators can make
10 pounds of ice for around $0.07
and sell it for $2 to $3,
for a gross margin of up to 98% and a markup of more than 4000%.
PUMPING UP THE (SALES) VOLUME
Choosing the right ice and water vending equipment and manufacturer goes far toward increasing ice and water sales and profits. But c-store operators can—and should—do more to bolster sales potential and truly capitalize on the benefits of investing in ice and water vending equipment.
Wherever they’re located, ice and water vending machines should stand out and be noticed. Roadside c-stores yield the best results with an outdoor spot, so people can see the machines as they drive by. A prominent front-of-the-store location works best indoors.
Calling all customers
Online and social media channels are a great way to let existing and current customers know that they can always get ice at a c-store because it has an ice and water vending machine. Once they’re aware, they’ll keep coming back—for ice as well as for other items.
Commanding customers’ attention
Vending machines are built with industrial-grade components and an industrial-strength, corrosion free, powder-coated steel frame for guaranteed durability.
High capacity, low maintenance, unlimited operator accessibility
Everest’s VX ice and water vending machines offer multiple benefits:
CRUSHING IT WITH THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT
Successful ice and water vending starts with choosing the best equipment for the job—and Everest delivers on the promise.
Secure dual-entry locking mechanism prevents tampering and theft.
One of a kind mechanism, virtually no maintenance and labor free.
Compact footprint allows placement anywhere.
Remote tracking of daily sales and ice dispensing through Basecamp is easier than ever.
Require only simple utility hookups and single-phase (220V) electric service—no refrigeration needed.
C-stores can tap into an even better ice and water vending experience with optional features, like:
No supply chain hassles – ice is available 24/7 and never out of stock. Ice is uniform and does not stick together.
Options and more options
Cold Fusion energy recovery technology that increases ice production by 30% with 30% less electricity, lowering utility costs and bolstering the bottom line.
Ice Shield component that disinfects the ice path, killing viruses, mold, mildew, and biofilm. Worry less about maintenance while selling cleaner ice and water.
All-Weather Package with industrial-grade foam insulation and an internal 22V outlet allows year-round use and increases ice sales by supporting operation in lower temperatures.
Water vending, doubling
c-stores’ ROI.
Credit card reader for payment flexibility.
Some features that add to the price of other companies’ machines come standard on Everest’s units—for example:
Extra features—at no extra charge
Bulk and bagged ice —customers have a choice.
5 Stage Ultra Water Filtration by Everpure™ system, with sediment, carbon taste/odor, and scale inhibitor filters plus ultraviolet purification/sterilization technology. Dispensed ice is always sediment-free, sanitary, odorless, and tasteless, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Top-of-the-line Scotsman ice maker.
One that doesn’t need to be stocked and tracked?
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High profit
hefty markup
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Choosing Everest gets c-store operators more than top-notch ice and water vending equipment.
NOT JUST ANOTHER VENDOR
Other companies charge thousands of dollars to deliver their ice vending machines. Add to that additional fees for complicated installations, and setup alone can run $4,000. But Everest collects a moderate flat delivery fee, and installation is simple. No unexpected expenses or staggering implementation costs—ever.
Free of surprises
Everest isn’t a franchisor—so there are no franchising or licensing fees just to use the company’s name.
Goodbye, franchising and licensing fees
Access to the Everest Service Team is free—no expensive service or maintenance contracts to sign.
Contracts?
What contracts?
Take the standard Everest VX model, with no options.
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Custom branding graphics with c-stores’ name and logo better capture customers’ attention.
Sources: 1. U.S. Food & Drug Administration / 2. Everest Ice and Water Systems internal research
Visit everesticeandwater.com to learn more
Pre-packaged ice comes in 7-lb. bags that cost the same as 10 lbs. of vended ice—less ice for the same price.