🎯 How much can used machines lower my ATM business startup costs?

The biggest barrier to entry in the ATM business is the upfront cost of the machines. I strongly recommend buying used machines on Facebook Marketplace to lower your breakeven point. As PrimeNate puts it, the best thing you can do if you want to start, just go buy a machine and learn how it works from head to toe.

A brand new factory machine will run you around $2,500. You can find solid used ones for $1,500 to $1,800. Do not buy them from the factory unless you really want one that is brand new. This section helps you calculate the upfront cost of your route.

Profits fluctuate based on the season and location foot traffic. Across a route of 80 or more machines, the average profit per machine typically lands around $80 to $120 a month. If you have a business partner, you must factor in their cut of the monthly cash flow.

In the wintertime, PrimeNate notes he could see a profit number around $6,000 to $7,000. Even with nearly 100 machines, he puts in just a few hours a week. Remember that if you are not actively replacing lost locations, you are going to start losing money.