Starting a business isn't easy — it takes a lot of hard work and can be a huge time commitment — but some ventures don't require as much funding, resources, or employees as others.
Vending-machine businesses are gaining popularity because they require minimal investment to get started, are low maintenance, and can eventually generate passive income if you outsource the daily upkeep.
Some vending-machine entrepreneurs have started businesses for between $1,500 and $3,000.
What you sell in the vending machine can also determine how lucrative your business is. For example, snack-and-beverage machines can yield high profit margins, according to founders who post about their businesses on Instagram and TikTok.
Insider gathered insight from past interviews and successful founders who post about their vending machines on social media so that we could research the best products to sell in vending machines that are relatively easy for entrepreneurs to handle.