Across the vending industry, prices are going up in 2026. Operators are quietly repricing chips to airport levels, and the markup usually lands on the people with the fewest options — the night-shift crew, the gym member after a workout, the tenant grabbing a drink at 11pm.
We're going the other way. At Coastal Vending 912, our pricing promise is simple: what you'd pay at the corner gas station is what you'll pay at our machines. Same name-brand snacks and drinks, same everyday prices — without leaving the building.
Why are vending machine prices usually so high?
Three reasons, and none of them are your fault:
- Wasted service routes. Most operators drive to a machine to find out what it needs. Those half-empty truck runs get priced into every bag of chips.
- Cash handling. Coin mechanisms, change floats, collection runs, and shrinkage all cost money — and get passed along.
- Captive-audience thinking. When you're the only option in the building, some operators charge like it. It works until employees start complaining and the machine gets pulled.
How we keep prices at the gas-station level
Fair prices aren't charity — they're a business model, and ours is built for it:
- Remote inventory monitoring. Every machine reports its stock levels, so we restock exactly what's needed, when it's needed. No wasted routes to price in.
- 100% cashless machines. Tap to pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or any card. No coin mechs to maintain, no cash to collect — those savings show up on the price tag.
- Local, owner-operated routes. We're based in Savannah and we service the 912. No franchise fees, no national overhead, no call center — the person stocking your machine is the person who owns the company.
- Volume over margin. A machine priced fairly sells more, more often. We'd rather sell three drinks at a fair price than one at a captive-audience price.
Why fair pricing matters if you host a machine
If you manage an office, gym, warehouse, or apartment community, the machine in your break room reflects on you. Overpriced vending is one of the most common employee complaints — and the number one reason machines get removed. A machine priced like the corner store gets used every day, keeps your team on-site at break time, and reads as a perk instead of a shakedown.
That matters even more right now: as other operators raise prices, the gap between a fairly priced machine and an overpriced one is something your employees and tenants notice weekly.
What does it cost your business? Still $0.
Fair prices inside the machine, zero cost to host it. We install, stock, and service the machine free — you provide floor space and a power outlet. No lease, no service contract, and no long-term lock-in. Read exactly how it works in our guide to free vending machine placement in Savannah.
Frequently asked questions
How much do snacks cost in a Coastal Vending 912 machine?
In line with what the same item costs at a Savannah-area gas station or corner store — not resort pricing. If a price ever looks out of line, tell us; we'd rather fix it than lose your team's trust.
Will prices go up after the machine is installed?
Our prices track what you'd pay at the corner store — nothing more. If the wholesale cost of an item rises, the shelf price moves the way a gas station's would, not the way an airport's would.
Do cashless payments cost extra?
No. Tap-to-pay is standard on every machine at no surcharge — card, phone, or watch.
What areas do you serve?
Savannah, Pooler, and Richmond Hill, plus Effingham County. Contact us to confirm your location is on a route.
Get a fairly priced machine for your location
If your break room machine is charging your team airport prices — or you don't have a machine at all — get in touch. We'll check if your location qualifies for free placement, usually with one short visit.
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