More Americans are picking up side hustles, and vending machines are being touted on social media as a simple way to generate “passive” income. With roughly 3 million vending machines across the U.S., ...

Candy and soda vending machines have become an unexpectedly popular investment. The U.S. already has seven million vending machines, or one for every 50 Americans, according to Vending Locator.

Before the pandemic, I worked at an ad-tech startup in California and made $240,000 a year, including sales commission. But as the country went into lockdown in March 2020, so did many of my retail, ...

The Midtown Mall in Anchorage is home to a new vending machine packed with honey, tea, and candles sold by 907 Sweet Treats.