Coffee Vending Machine Success Stories [2026]
Most people agree that drinking coffee is a necessity in their daily lives. As such, there is a high demand for coffee, and you might want to install a coffee vending machine. You can set up coffee vending machines in shopping malls, supermarkets, laundromats, colleges, and other high-traffic locations. Setting up the coffee vending machines near entryways and exits to the business is a good idea.
In this list, you'll find real-world coffee vending machine success stories and very profitable examples of starting a coffee vending machine that makes money.
1. Momentum Coffee and Coworking ($156K/year)
Tracy G. Powell and Nikki Bravo founded Momentum Coffee and Coworking in May 2020 with the goal of creating an affordable co-working space for underrepresented entrepreneurs in Chicago. Despite facing challenges during the pandemic, their strong relationships with customers, intentional partnerships, and active social media presence have helped them attract and retain customers, with their revenue reaching $17-20k per month.
How much money it makes: $156K/year
How much did it cost to start: $200K
How many people on the team: 4
Chicago based Ignite Technology and Innovation-owned Momentum Coffee & Coworking, which focuses on coffee, coworking, community, and event space, rakes in about $17-20k a month in revenue, mostly from online and offline advertising, and just celebrated their first anniversary, with plans to open 2 more locations in Chicago in under-resourced communities.
