Tubz Brands Franchise: A Low-Cost Tower Vending Business with No Royalties

The Tubz Brands Franchise is one of the most accessible low-cost business opportunities in the country. Established in 2005, the brand has spent more than 15 years building a network of over 300 franchisees and more than 30,000 vending towers across the UK and Ireland, with master franchises now operating in Australia, Canada and the United States. Tubz manufactures its own award-winning tower vending machines from a purpose-built factory in Sittingbourne, Kent, which gives the network direct control over product quality, supply and innovation.

What really sets the Tubz Brands Franchise apart is the fee structure. There are no ongoing royalties, no monthly management fees and no percentage taken from your turnover. Once you buy your initial bundle, every penny of profit from your towers stays with you. That keeps the model simple and means franchisees are typically cash positive from day one.

How the Tubz Vending Model Works

Tubz vending towers are mechanical, sealed dispensers that hold up to nine different products at a time. Because the towers are mechanical, they need no electricity, which makes them incredibly easy for site owners to host. The site benefits from a small commission on every sale, and you keep the rest.

Where Do Towers Go?

Because the towers operate 24/7 every day of the year, they generate income whether you're working, on holiday or asleep, which is why Tubz refers to its towers as silent salesmen. Each tower holds up to nine different products - up to 81 Tubz in total - which vend for £1 each.

The Tubz vending tower range - from starter bundles to full-scale operations

Investment, Fees and Bundles

It is important to understand exactly what you get for your investment. The Tubz Brands Franchise is sold as a series of fully inclusive bundles, with no surprise costs added later.

Each starter bundle includes a set number of vending towers, floor stands, an opening stock of products, qualified pre-sourced site locations, marketing materials and Tubz-branded clothing. Larger bundles are available for franchisees who want to scale faster, and existing partners can simply order more towers as their network grows.

Training and Ongoing Support

No previous vending or sales experience is required to join the Tubz Brands Franchise. Every new partner receives full equipment and marketing training, plus a dedicated customer manager who provides ongoing advice throughout the life of the franchise.

A Sector with Steady Demand

What Existing Franchisees Say

Many partners run Tubz on a part-time basis alongside other commitments, with the option to scale into a full-time business as the network grows. The flexibility to choose your own hours and build at your own pace is one of the most frequently praised aspects of the opportunity.

Who the Tubz Brands Franchise Is For

This opportunity will appeal to almost anyone looking for a flexible, low-cost business they can run on their own terms. It works well as a side business, a way to top up a pension, or as a full-time venture once a franchisee has built a substantial network of towers. You will need a reliable vehicle to service your route, some basic organisational skills and the willingness to knock on doors to identify new sites.

Key Benefits at a Glance

• ✓ Lowest entry cost from just £4,295 plus VAT
• ✓ No royalties, no management fees, no hidden charges
• ✓ Pre-qualified sites included with every bundle
• ✓ Towers operate 24/7 generating passive income
• ✓ Full training, marketing and 24/7 engineering support
• ✓ Flexible, scalable model that fits around other work
• ✓ 300+ franchisees and 30,000+ towers across the UK
• ✓ UK-manufactured towers from Tubz's own Kent factory

If you would like to find out more about available bundles, current locations or the application process, the next step is to enquire and request the full Tubz Brands Franchise information pack.

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Brand Heritage and UK Manufacturing

Tubz Brands has been trading since 2005 and operates from a purpose-built site in Sittingbourne, Kent. The factory designs and assembles the mechanical tower vending units in-house, which is unusual in a sector where most operators resell imported hardware. That vertical integration is why Tubz can keep replacement parts in stock and maintain a 24/7 engineering helpline.

The brand has grown beyond the UK too. Sister offices in the Netherlands and China handle European distribution, while master franchise partners run Tubz networks in Australia, Canada and the United States. UK franchisees benefit from the scale, particularly with confectionery supply deals covering names such as Haribo, Nestle, Mars and Pringles.

A Typical Week as a Tubz Franchisee

A Tubz round looks very different to a traditional retail franchise. No fixed opening hours, no staff to manage, no premises to rent. Most franchisees plan their week around their tower count: a Bronze bundle of 10 machines takes about two hours, a Silver bundle of 25 takes around five, and a Platinum operator running 100 towers will commit closer to a 20-hour week.

A service visit follows a simple loop: greet the host, empty the coin mechanism, restock the nine product compartments, wipe the tower and log sales. Restocking is straightforward because boxes are pre-bagged for the towers, with online ordering through the Tubz team. Many franchisees split their route over two or three days to fit collections around school runs or other work.

Site Finding and Marketing Support

Every starter bundle includes pre-qualified site locations sourced by the Tubz telesales team and confirmed before you arrive. That removes the cold-calling problem that puts off many would-be vending operators. The in-house team is then available on a subsidised basis to find replacement sites if a venue closes or a tower underperforms.

Marketing materials are bundled in too: site-host introduction packs, branded product cards and Tubz-branded clothing for service rounds. Seasonal product rotation, such as themed Easter and Christmas tubs, is coordinated centrally so towers always carry stock that suits the time of year.

• ✓ Pre-qualified site addresses delivered with every bundle
• ✓ Ongoing subsidised telesales for replacement locations
• ✓ Seasonal product rotations managed centrally
• ✓ Site-host marketing leaflets and branded uniform included

UK Vending Sector Context

Tower vending sits at the impulse end of a sector that continues to grow. The wider UK vending machine market was valued at around $1.6 billion in 2024 and is forecast to expand at a mid-single-digit annual rate through the decade, driven by demand for on-the-go convenience. Crucially for Tubz operators, mechanical towers can be sited in venues such as salons, gyms and care homes that an electrically powered machine cannot economically reach. For independent context, The Grocer's analysis of the modern vending channel is a useful starting point.