Vending machines have become popular thanks to entrepreneurs on social media who claim to make between six and seven figures in annual sales.

Schools, warehouses, and hotels can be lucrative spots for vending-machine businesses, said Crystal Warren, who runs such a business.

A couple said they purchased a vending machine to rake in some extra cash and were shocked at the profitability of the snack-on-demand business. In a viral TikTok clip with 2.7 million views, Jade ...