Number of Vending Machine Operators Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
2,209
vending machine operators businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The vending machine operators industry has declined 55.4% since 2000 (from 4,952 to 2,209 firms).
- •The peak year was 2000 with 4,952 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is shrinking (-18.7%).
- •Employment: 40,413 workers in 2023 (-39.4% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 57%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,209 | 2,864 | 40,413 | 9.9% | 10.7% | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 2,247 | 2,907 | 38,817 | 13.2% | 11.9% | +9.4% |
| 2021 | 2,287 | 2,914 | 35,363 | 11.5% | 19.9% | -13.9% |
| 2020 | 2,569 | 3,224 | 40,907 | 11.8% | 13.6% | -5.3% |
| 2019 | 2,718 | 3,294 | 43,226 | 9.1% | 11.2% | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 2,800 | 3,362 | 41,282 | 8.7% | 10.4% | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 2,883 | 3,427 | 41,639 | 12.3% | 11.2% | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 2,979 | 3,392 | 39,820 | 9.1% | 10.6% | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 3,038 | 3,444 | 39,465 | 8.9% | 11.3% | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 3,094 | 3,529 | 39,274 | 9.1% | 11.9% | -1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.