Is This a Good Business Idea?

Small business ratings

Each business type gets its own verdict, scored on the same criteria from named, dated public data and owners’ own numbers.

By Tom Hill, Editor. Updated .

  • Are vending machines profitable?

    Only if you win a location first. Half of 24,152 no-employee US vending businesses took in under $10k in 2024. Census data, owner figures, fees and costs.