About

Why I Started It

Texan Bodega is a vending business I’m building in Houston.

I got interested in vending after seeing how bad some machines were. A lot of them were half empty, had the same products for a long time, or charged too much for basic snacks and drinks.

The more I looked into vending, the more I realized how much better the machines could be managed.

What I’m Doing Differently

I don’t want every machine to have the same exact products.

A machine in an apartment should be stocked differently from one in an office, gym, or college. The people using them are different, so what goes inside should make sense for that location.

The machines I use also show me what is selling and what is getting low. If something barely sells, I can replace it. If something sells fast, I know to bring more of it next time.

I also want to carry more than chips, candy, and soda. Depending on the location, that could mean healthier snacks, different drinks, water, or small everyday items people might need while they are there.

I pay attention to the prices too. Vending is supposed to be convenient, but I don’t think that should mean charging someone way more for a normal snack or drink.

Quit payin’ extra. pretty much says it.

Where I Want to Take It

Right now, I’m focused on getting into good locations around Houston and learning what works.

I want to see what people actually buy, what they don’t care for, and what makes the machine useful in that location.

Eventually, I’d like to have more machines around Houston and expand into other parts of Texas.