Happe Vending

05/17/2026

Dave Happe did this podcast on step by step how to start a vending business.

It includes everything from vending machine selection, how to get a location to put your vending machine, how to get the vending machine installed, what it might cost to start a business like this, where to find drinks and snacks to put in your vending machine, and how to buy your first machine. Dave operates a high velocity vending business in the Tampa bay areas including Hillsborough County, Pinellas County and Pasco counties of Florida. For additional information, please visit www.happevending.com

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-start-a-vending-business--72040681

Dave Happe talks about exactly step by step through how and why he started Happe Vending, and how you can start the study of starting your own company. It incl

04/20/2026

I feel threatened

04/19/2026

Thankful for our newest location, a brand new hospital in Pinellas County, Florida that will soft open next week for staff and then open for real in May.

04/08/2026

Part I of a II part installation at a hospital in Pinellas County, Florida

03/29/2026

03/28/2026

My vending company in Tampa, Florida got one of the first new shipments of Rockstar Energy Drink since Celsius bought the US distribution rights from PepsiCo in the Fall of 2025. I’m sampling it now. It seems like the formula might’ve changed a little bit, but for the better.

03/18/2026

We are licensed by the State of Florida and insured. You'd think that would be the norm, but it's not. Our locations have the assurance that we do business the right way. Happe Vending is a division of Form America LLC.

03/14/2026

03/11/2026

Jack Link's Beef Jerky Meat and Cheese shelf-stable snacks are one of those easy wins for on-the-go nutrition. They deliver solid protein, great convenience, and the processed cheese is designed to require no refrigeration, which makes them a smart fit for vending. For Happe Vending, products like this are a staple in our healthier options mix because they give customers something more substantial than candy or empty-calorie snacks. Good taste, practical nutrition, and grab-and-go convenience all in one.

Nutritionally, Jack Link’s Meat and Cheese shelf-stable snacks typically deliver about 8 grams of protein and 140 calories per 1.2 oz serving, with roughly 2 grams of carbohydrates and about 500 mg of sodium, depending on the variety. The shelf-stable cheese component is formulated for grab-and-go convenience without refrigeration, making it a practical higher-protein option for vending, travel, and busy days when customers want something more substantial than a traditional snack.