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Eliro Inc

Passive Income: 40%+ Margins, Cash Flowing Vending Machines For Sale

Charleston, South Carolina, US
Asking Price:
$224,000 Furniture / Fixtures included
Sales Revenue:
$114,624
Cash Flow:
$47,278

This investment opportunity represents a rare chance to acquire a high-performance, tech-integrated automated retail enterprise strategically located in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina. Since its inception in 2023, the business has redefined the local vending landscape, moving away from legacy equipment and limited product selections to offer a sophisticated "mini-storefront" experience.

Unprecedented Financial Growth
The company’s financial trajectory is a testament to its market fit and operational efficiency. In just two years, the operation has scaled from a startup phase of roughly $20,000 in annual revenue to a robust $114,624 in 2025. This exponential growth—a 470% increase in revenue over 24 months—has been achieved while maintaining an exceptional 41% owner’s cash flow margin. For a buyer, this indicates a lean, highly profitable model where the heavy lifting of market entry and hardware deployment has already been completed.

A Modern, High-Value Asset Base
The sale includes a premium fleet of automated retail hardware valued at over $57,000. Unlike traditional vending routes that utilize aging, "cash-only" machines, this business has invested in state-of-the-art assets designed for the modern consumer.

Aesthetic Appeal: Every machine serves as its own marketing tool, featuring vibrant, high-definition graphics that command attention in high-traffic environments.

Advanced Technology: The entire fleet is equipped with 100% cashless payment systems and real-time telemetry. This allows the owner to monitor sales and inventory levels from a smartphone, virtually eliminating "dry runs" and maximizing route efficiency.

The Frozen Food Edge: The business has secured a competitive moat by providing refrigerated and frozen meal options. This capability allows the company to capture meal-time revenue in 24/7 industrial and corporate environments where employees require more than just a bag of chips to get through a shift.

Strategic Charleston Location
Based in the booming Charleston metropolitan area, the business is perfectly positioned to ride the wave of the region’s industrial and population growth. The current route targets high-density nodes, including manufacturing centers, logistics hubs, and corporate office parks. These locations provide a "captive audience" of consumers who value convenience and quality, ensuring a steady stream of recurring, daily micro-transactions that are resilient to broader economic fluctuations.

Turnkey Simplicity and Scalability
This is a 100% owner-operated business with no employees, offering the ultimate flexibility for a new owner. It can be managed as a high-yield "side hustle" requiring only a few hours of service per week, or it can serve as the foundation for a massive regional expansion.

Zero Real Estate Overhead: Because the "real estate" is provided for free by the host locations, the business avoids the burden of leases, property taxes, and utility bills.

Operational Blueprint: The current owner has established a streamlined system for procurement, maintenance, and route management, allowing a buyer to step in on Day 1 with zero downtime.

Why This Business?
Potential buyers are looking for three things: Cash Flow, Scalability, and Stability. This enterprise delivers all three. It provides an immediate $47,000+ in annual owner’s cash flow with a clear, documented path to doubling that figure through geographic expansion and the introduction of new high-margin product lines already tested in the current market.

This is not just a vending route; it is a modern automated retail brand that has mastered the "quality-first" approach in one of the Southeast’s most desirable markets. For the entrepreneur looking for a proven, tech-forward business with high margins and low overhead, this acquisition represents the perfect entry point.

Inquire today to receive the full data room, including the detailed Business Enhancement Plan and historical financial statements.

Business Operation

Management type:
This business is owner operated.
Expansion Potential:

Growth opportunities are expansive due to Charleston’s rapid industrial scaling. A new owner can immediately increase revenue by deploying high-impact sales flyers to secure untapped "white space" in new corporate parks. Transitioning high-volume sites to open-shelf "Micro-Markets" offers a projected 70% revenue boost per location. Additionally, implementing AI-driven route optimization will slash fuel costs, while bidding on municipal and healthcare contracts provides long-term, institutional stability and massive volume increases.

Competition / Market:

The Charleston market is a high-growth hub driven by aerospace, logistics, and a booming tech sector. While legacy operators exist, most rely on aging, cash-only hardware. This business holds a significant competitive advantage through its modern, tech-enabled fleet and a specialized frozen food offering that captures full-meal revenue during all shifts. By providing 100% cashless, vibrant "mini-storefronts," the company outperforms traditional snack-only routes, positioning itself as the premier choice for Charleston’s modern workforce.

Reasons for selling:

The seller is pregnant and can not lift anything. Baby is on the way.

Employees:
1
Years established:
2024

Other Information

Support & training:

Seller shall give buyer a 90 day transition that is included in the purchase price.

Financing available:

Eliro Inc can assist with bank financing if needed. Cash buyer preferred.

Furniture / Fixtures value:
$57,285 - included in the asking price
Home based:
This business can be run from home
Relocatable:
This business can be relocated

Listed by

Eliro Inc