Having a vending machine on your premises can be a great way to generate extra income. You could even start a soda vending machine business and place your products in schools, airports or shopping ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. What did you order the last time you grabbed a quick vending machine snack? Soda, candy – maybe some peanuts if you were feeling healthy?

Bri Bucks purchased a vending machine for her hair salon hoping to earn passive income. In the first three weeks of operation, Bucks earned nearly $300 from her drink-and-snack machine. Here's her ...