Testimonials

In April we placed an order for 25 units and the sites soon started to come through. We have a wide variety of sites including pubs, social clubs, leisure centres, shopping malls, children’s play centres, civic centres etc. A couple of sites were not producing the level of sales needed and these have now been re-sited elsewhere. The key is to monitor sales of each product and swop out a line of sweets that don’t sell well in a particular site. We will soon be ready to order our next batch of towers and are looking forward to expanding our sales. If you are looking for the chance to have your own business with flexible hours to suit then Tubz could be the right choice for you.

Im Nigel Pearce, from North Shropshire, about 16 months ago after 18 years in the food retail sector I was faced with redundancy, so I decided it was time for a change in my life and so after some long hard searching over different ideas/business models I phoned Tubz to discuss its operation.

From the first phone call I felt at ease there was no pressure to commit and every question I had was answered with professional commitment. After talking to other existing operators I started out with a 25 confectionary tower bundle at the end of Nov 2012, within days the stock arrived and the sites started coming through, daily phone calls from Tubz to sense check how my day had gone and once again any issues were dealt with although I must say they were few.
I really enjoy lifestyle now and working alongside Tubz Team, in Jan 2013 I invested in a further 50 Units to build my business up, once again it was effortless everything arrived on time the units were all sited and installed within weeks and I knew I had made the right choice by joining the Tubz Brand.

My sites have become family now with great communication between all and I have a lifestyle that suits me working when I want.

To top it all I really enjoy the fact that with it all I am helping out with charity fund raising which is a great result for all involved.

So what next for me the intention is to continue to drive my existing sites sales with the new products that keep coming along from Tubz and I am confident enough to say I will look at further investment in more towers next year.

In  2014 I took early retirement but very quickly wondered what would I do!  I did not fancy tending to the garden or washing the cars therefore, started looking at a ‘Mini Supermarket’.  This was going to involve a significant investment and working 24/7.  I spoke to several different accountants and they all suggested the same, leave well alone!

Then I stumbled on Tubz!  First impressions always count and I thought, this is a slick operation.  We spent a month looking at forums, reviews, talking to people and evaluated the cost.  It was certainly cheaper than a supermarket, provided a return and most importantly, gave us the freedom to travel far and wide.

We thought we would give it a try and invested with 25 machines plus stock.  We became hooked!  We kept ploughing all profits back into the business purchasing 25 machines plus associated stock and, kept the process going.  To-date we have over 400 machines and two vans.  The vans are essential if you have a large number of machines and want to go full time, as you need to have several machines available to expand or indeed, repair any unserviceable sites.

To suggest that this is an easy business would be wrong, you have to work at it, keep the customers happy therefore, you really need to have a positive attitude and a good sense of humour.  And most of all, have a supplier such as Tubz , who can provide you with everything you need at very short notice.  Paul Somerset at Tubz knows exactly how we operate and has, since we first started, provided first class support. He has an excellent manner, knows the vending industry inside out and can answer any query very quickly.  Good customer relations is King!  You need a supplier who can deliver what you require quickly and efficiently, we cannot fault Tubz, and foresee this relationship lasting a long time.

We operate large and small confectionary machines, savoury machines and large toy machines.  For the right person it is a very rewarding business!  We cannot overemphasise the need to have someone to talk to, or get advice from, Tubz have been operating a long time and consequently, have the knowledge to keep your business on track.  We would always endorse taking their advice no matter what level or stage you are at.

I am a mother of three, wife and part time teacher. I found that full time teaching was taking me away from my family too much , so dropped my hours when I heard about Tubz Vending. I decided to make the long journey from Somerset to Kent to see what Tubz was all about.

I was very impressed with the Company. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and I was shown around the headquarters and even given some samples to go home with!!

I was informed about everything I needed to know and they have always been on the end of the phone if I’m ever concerned about anything or needed  answers! My business account manager Mark Williams is always a great help, offering support and advice when needed.

I started my business a few years ago with just 10 machines. I wanted to start small so I could get a feel for the way it would run. In my package I was given my first 10 sites .

I was initially attracted to the low cost start up fee and no monthly costs to pay.

I have moved a couple  of my machines that weren’t really performing how I hoped they would and have found a few sites by word of mouth .

I now have 30 machines, so have built up very steadily over the 3 years.

I live in Somerset, near the sea, so I have one site that is very seasonal. Every March I take 5 machines to a local holiday resort and have to visit twice a week in the July and August to restock, right up until the October half term.  I also have some sites that tick over steadily all year round and others that sell better in the winter time , depending on where they are. My Rugby club does extremely well in the season, especially junior training and home games and my Equestrian Centres do well all year round.

If you’re looking for flexibility in your work hours, then I would highly recommend it!!

The final thought is the charity, it makes it all seem so worthwhile, raising money for Starlight Children’s Foundation

We are a family of 3 generations building a tubz business.

It all started in March 2014 when I was looking for a second income. Being a single parent at the time it needed to be flexible and child friendly. I talked it over with my brother, who was also thinking about looking into finding a second income. We are all fulltime taxi drivers, and we liked the tubz business because we can build it in our spare time, alongside our existing jobs.

We bought a bundle of 10 towers in March 2014, to try out the franchise and ensure tubz was all it claimed to be.

The 10 machines were quickly installed in local sites. My dad then decided to come on board too. We have bought 3 bundles the last few years and we have 70 machines now. We’re looking to buy another bundle of 50 very soon.

We’re looking forward to a future where tubz will be our only source of income, while enjoying the challenge of building our business.

After a good look around, Paul Somerset, my Account Manager, went through everything with me. There was no pressure to sign up and part with my money there and then! I made the decision to start off with 10 machines to see if I was happy with everything – I now have 52 machines which suits my work life balance just right at the moment. Sales were not my thing but fortunately Tubz found all the sites for me as part of the package so this has not been a problem.

Paul has been there at the end of the phone whenever I have needed advice or support. Ordering stock is quick and easy and deliveries reliable and the whole setting up process was really easy and well managed. I’m hoping in future to expand this to be a family business. If you are looking for your own flexible business – large or small – I would recommend. Plus it raises money for Starlight Children’s Foundation which is a bonus!

Now over a year later we have close on one hundred towers with a mix of toy, sweet and Pringle machines in a variety of outlets ranging from pubs and social clubs to sports venues and child play centres & cafes some sourced by Tubz and some by ourselves.

We both believe if you put in the effort and determination this will work for you backed by the knowledge and sound advice from the company. Paul Somerset our accounts manager has always been on the end of the phone and given us the support that has put us where we are today.

Together we only work approximately sixteen hours per week and although we live in Torquay which plays host to a large number of holiday makers we actually have a lot of sites which perform better in winter than in summer.

Joining Tubz was one of the best decisions we made and having a large percentage of towers which contribute to the Starlight Charity makes it even more worthwhile.

One of the things I love is that I have built a good rapport with all of my customers…and have even gained a few extra sites through their recommendations and word of mouth.

I am currently working on a part time basis but am hoping to increase my number of towers to enable me to become full time by the end of the year.

The ongoing support from the Tubz team has been brilliant as always and I am looking forward to another successful year.

We now have a business plan in place for the next 10 years which will not only be profitable but enjoyable at the same time. The only negative is that I keep nibbling at the sweets.

I have been with Tubz just over a year now and find them very helpful, they are always there with good back up and support. The ordering of new stock is never a problem and all stock is always available, Kris has never let me down. I have added more towers since I first started and hope to add more soon.

The sites can vary, but you can take the ones out that don’t do so well and re-site them yourself, there is still a market out there for cold calling, and that’s what I do to help boost sales ,along with changing stock round and trying new products.

Tubz is a great product and it works, and having Starlight children foundation the nominated charity running alongside it’s a great way to raise money for a very worthy cause.

Having read other testimonials I thought I would make this a little different and put down some do’s and don’ts which I have followed and have in turn contributed to turnover in excess of £100K in year 2.

DO

Visit your customer regularly. Nothing will generate more leads and surprises are kept to a minimum.

Make sure your customers have your contact details. If for any reason a Tower fails or is suddenly emptied (happy days) you want to know ASAP and get it fixed.

Keep towers clean and well labelled. Dirty and unkempt towers will not sell product.

Keep good records. A simple spreadsheet will do but this is an invaluable source of business information, you will not grow the business if you do not know where each products are working.

Keep Selling. Over 70 percent of my customers have more than one Tower and its common sense but parking in one place and emptying 2/3/4/5/6 towers is always going to be more valuable than emptying 1, sound common sense but really vital.

Keep evolving. Last year customer commissions were cash in brown envelopes today we have customer Bank details and customer commissions take around 1 hour at month end.

Think out the box. Some of my most profitable sites may not be the most obvious and over the months I have tried, Prison visiting rooms, Tyre and Exhaust centres, Care homes, Stables and equestrian centres to name a few. Some haven’t worked but I have also got some real gems from these.

Ask plenty, Speak to Tubz, run you’re ideas by them the chances are someone has previously asked and they will give you the answer(s), better than spending a lot of your time trying to solve.

DONT

Lose your enthusiasm. You want your customer to care about the Towers and if you’re not enthusiastic they won’t be either.

Just turn up at customers. Have a set route and if you tell customer X you’ll be there Monday AM then do this, I have found this the best way to build good customer relations.

Be afraid to ask. 90 percent of my new business has come from existing customer referrals

Leave unprofitable towers. If a tower is not working, then speak to the customer and move them. The quicker you do this and I give a new site 6 weeks then the less chance these site have of damaging your Turnover.

Regards

Tubz is a very good product and with Starlight the nominated charity, it’s a nice way to raise money for a worthy cause.

Hopefully with the ongoing support of Tubz, I will soon be ordering my next 25.

So after a short call to Tubz I found out that they actually source and secure the sites for you!! I knew then I was onto a winner.

I was comfortable starting out with the 10 bundle but after working with Kris Whiteley and experiencing how quickly TUBZ delivered my vending machines, stock and found my 10 sites close to home, it was a no brainer to scale the business up. I currently have 34 sites and some very exciting goals for 2014.

The product choices available continually improve with new product lines regularly becoming available keeping the towers up to date with trends and ahead of the competition. Overall we are delighted with how this works for us and have been well supported by the staff and our account manager at Tubz Brands.

I was always trying to shift swap or trying to book” holiday” and feeling disappointed when I was told” this week is unavailable”. There had to be an alternative.

My Husband suggested a Tubz vending franchise. There was no experience required, A choice of bundles to suit your pocket, Site finding included with every bundle, stock, stickers and all of your advertising merchandise but most importantly ongoing support free of charge for as long as you felt you needed it, Perfect !!

I am now my own boss, I work flexible hours to suit, and the highlight is that even when I’m not working, my Machines are still vending so I’m still earning money!!

We were confident Tubz could be our solution. So after careful consideration, I think it took us approximately 8 weeks to pluck up the courage! We went for it and purchased a 100 tower package. It has been almost six months since we started and we have not been disappointed. The first few weeks were a bit hectic, simply because it was all new to us, but it soon all fell into place and now ticks along nicely. We have since added a few Pringle machines.

We highly recommend this franchise to anyone who is looking for a lifestyle change. As with any business it has its ups and downs, but most of the downs are easily rectified without the stress or sleepless nights which normally go cap in hand with running your own business. The challenges actually make it more fun!
The only experience required is common sense, and good people skills. I have met some fantastic people in some of my sites, and we are actually enjoying going to work again.

It is a big step initially to invest in a package. If it is 10 or 100 towers, it is daunting. But your Account Manager will gently guide you through the process, Our Account Manager is Paul Somerset, his help and advice has been paramount to our success. He is just a phone call away if we need help or encouragement.

Tubz has given us the flexibility and freedom to enjoy a better quality of life. The concept works. It is interesting, rewarding, and fun.

The fundraising association with Tubz, and The Starlight Children’s Foundation is very rewarding. It is exciting to be issued with a fundraising certificate every three months, so we can all see how much has been raised collectively, it gives you a real boost. It is fantastic charity and we are proud to be associated with the fundraising.

We have no regrets and we are looking forward to a prosperous future with Tubz.

I then had a chance to recently purchase 10 sweet machines from someone who was selling their round and Kris was able to help me with this also.

I am loving this fantastic opportunity, working when I want and meeting some interesting people.

I don’t want to sit still and cannot wait to expand my business with many more machines as quickly as possible.

I currently have 22 machines and I do find it hard to sleep sometimes thinking of the endless possibilities for my business and I have never been happier !!

Regards

Paul my account manager is always at the end of the phone and happy to help with next day orders and Site finding. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them and look forward to a prosperous and exciting future working with them.

As a company Tubz have a help and support team which is only a phone call away, lots of branded products in their range.
Tubz as a company are involved in charity fundraising with Starlight, a charity which raises money for terminally ill children.

Joining Tubz was a really good move for me and I’ve never looked back.

Why don’t you make the change?

After nearly three years I can honestly say that I am happy with my decision to be associated with Tubz and because of the contacts that I have made within the vending industry I have expanded my business to include snack vending, Pringles, coffee machines and toy capsule machines .

I jumped on a plane and met the guys, saw the set up at Sittingbourne and realised there is no catch. I signed up that day. I liked the low entry cost, some franchises want £50k up front! With Tubz I started with ten Towers- less than £3k. I knew nothing about vending or sweets, except eating them, but the guys at Tubz patiently answered my questions. I liked it, so I bought another ten towers, then another ten and so on. I now have just about two hundred vending towers.

Thanks to Tubz I now have a “no hassle” business backed by a professional organisation, the support I get from Tubz is first class.

I thoroughly recommend it.

I have now been a Tubz Operative for just over 15 months. I cover a variety of sites ranging from pubs, social clubs to hotels and community centres – wherever people congregate. The sites are also dispersed over a wide area covering Leicestershire and much of the northern part of Northamptonshire.

I chose Tubz for a variety of reasons but mainly so that I could be my own boss, “work” at my own pace and to have the support and expertise already possessed by Tubz. I started off with a bundle of 50 towers and now have built this up to just over 100. The logic behind this is that the more you have the more you can possibly earn and also it’s a manageable number for one person to look after.

Like most businesses mine has its ups and downs but on the whole I am very pleased with it. I am my own boss with my own working hours. I meet many different sorts of people, earn a decent living (my accountant will shortly correct me if I am right or wrong), and above all, of also having the bonus and the opportunity of helping out someone less fortunate than myself – namely Starlight in this instance, and also, other worthwhile causes that my customers may have of their own.

I currently spend 3 days a week servicing the machines on a 4 week cycle.

I Find Tubz products to be of highest quality and they’re a great company to deal with.

We still make use of their site finding service as locating (and keeping) good sites is vital to making money from our vending business. If we have any problems we can turn to our customer manager (Kris!) and bend his ear about it, so there is always a way to sort things out to our satisfaction.

It’s been a long and successful business relationship between us and Tubz and we hope to continue it for as long as we want to keep and grow our own business.