Ethics

[Big Chris]

I have a venue which i have a machine in, bit of a gothic bar

Would likle to get a pringles machine in, one problem Sinclair Collis have a converted cigarette machine selling the pringles.

Is it wrong of me to try and take over the machine? I wouldn't do it if it was a operater but they have been happy to place machines were i already have them in a couple of sites. Is it worth getting into, from a hassle point of view? And would people consider it wrong?

Chris

[JustCraig]

Wouldn't a national operator have a contract with the venue to prevent that?

Ethically speaking, it wouldn't bother me because as far as national operators go, i'm sure if the shoe was on the other foot that they wouldn't have any issues about placing a like for like machine on your site. Indies are different as I think its important to have some for of professional code of conduct (albeit an unwritten one lol)

[Snackmore]

When you say take over the machine do you mean buy it from them or site your own and compete?

Personally unless the site are willing to get rid because they like your service I wouldnt bother. Plenty of other locations

[Big Chris]

No that is what i mean Steve, that site is happy for me to have mine in, was sld on the idea of having the cad fingers, jammie dodgers, hob knobs as well as crisps.

Just wasn't sure about sincliar collis having there machine in there already

[Snackmore]

Go for it then, if they are happy with you its the customers choice at the end of the day and clearly you are going to offer a greater range

[isladeiona]

Nothing wrong in giving healthy competition. Gives the customer more choice.