Most vending pitches still sound like a sale: buy a machine, stock it, hope it earns. OnHand is the opposite. We are the operator. You are the host.
OnHand buys the machine, places it at your venue at no cost, owns it, and operates it. The venue earns a revenue share on guest purchases. We do not sell you the hardware, and we do not hand you an operator kit.
This is the model to send a partner before a call. The how it works page is the short version. Below is the same story with the questions owners actually ask.
What “free placement” means
Free means the machine, install, and ongoing service are not an invoice to the venue. OnHand pays for the equipment. Our team installs it. We stock it, restock it, and maintain it. Cashless payments run on the machine — tap-to-pay, chip, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Staff does not handle cash from the cabinet.
If a site is not a fit, we do not install. Traffic, hours, and guest mix matter. Phoenix nightlife, apartments, hotels, gyms, and offices are the venues we look at.
What “revenue share” means
When a guest buys, the sale is split. The venue receives a share. OnHand keeps the rest to cover the machine, inventory, and labor.
We do not publish a percentage or a payout schedule on this site. Those terms depend on the location. Soft claim only: partners earn a passive stream without running a vending company. Revenue share starts when the first guest buys.
What you do not do
- You do not buy the machine
- You do not mount, bolt, or service it
- You do not purchase inventory or deal with wholesalers
- You do not staff a mini-store
FAQ: OnHand owns and runs the machine. Your staff is not in the vending business.
What we still need from you
A place the machine can live, access for restocking, and a conversation about catalog. Open assortment — snacks, drinks, hydration, personal care, tech — runs without age confirmation. 21+ nicotine and vapes are optional, age-gated, and only where the venue and local rules allow. Browse the partner catalog.
After you request a machine
We review fit, do a site check, and install at no cost if the stop makes sense. We usually reply within one business day. What to expect after you request a machine walks that sequence.
Ready to talk about a Phoenix location? Request a machine or check venue fit.