Felco Vending — free vending machine service for businesses in Chicago and West Chicagoland since 1986
Family-Owned · Est. 1986 · Carol Stream, IL

Free Vending Machines
Chicago & West Chicagoland

Your building deserves better vending.

We install, stock, maintain, and repair vending machines at zero cost to you. Snacks, beverages, fresh food, and coffee service for offices, warehouses, schools, and commercial buildings across Chicago & West Chicagoland. One call, we handle the rest.

150+
Locations Served
1986
Established
$0
Cost to You

Full-Line Vending
& Coffee Service

We don't just drop off a machine and disappear. We build a vending program around your people.

150+
Locations Served
1986
Year Established
$0
Cost to You
5
Day / Week Service

Chicago's Trusted Vending
Partner Since 1986

"Started in '86 with one truck and a handshake. Still showing up, still family-owned, and still doing things right."

Local, reliable vending — without the hassle. Joe Felice founded Felco Vending in 1986 with a simple idea: show up, keep the machines full, and treat every location like it matters. That's still how we operate — from our Carol Stream headquarters across Chicago and West Chicagoland.

We're not a national chain. When you call, you get us — not a call center. We provide snack, beverage, fresh food, and coffee service for offices, warehouses, schools, gyms, and more. Family-owned, full-service, M–F 7am–5pm.

1986
Joe Felice starts Felco with one truck and a handful of locations in the western suburbs
1990s
Expanded across West Chicagoland — Carol Stream, Naperville, Wheaton, and beyond
2000s
Added coffee service and fresh food programs to meet growing workplace demand
Today
150+ locations served, still family-owned, still answering the phone ourselves

Built for Every
Workplace

From factory floors to front offices — if people work there, they need to eat. We make that easy.

Five Steps to
Free Vending

1

Request a free placement — Tell us your location type (office, warehouse, school, auto shop, etc.), headcount, and preferred products.

2

We confirm fit — We'll verify foot traffic, access hours, and the best spot for the machine(s) so it actually performs well.

3

We install at no cost — We deliver, set up, and stock the machine(s). No equipment purchase. No rental.

4

We keep it full — We monitor sales and restock on a schedule based on your location's usage.

5

Fast service when issues pop up — If something jams or fails, you contact us and we handle repairs and service.

Common
Questions

Is it really free?
Yes. The vending machine placement is free — we provide the equipment, installation, product, service, and repairs. We earn revenue when people buy items from the machine.
What qualifies a location?
Locations with consistent daily foot traffic, a safe accessible indoor space (breakroom/lobby/common area is ideal), standard power access, and reasonable access for restocking. Not sure? Reach out anyway — some "borderline" locations crush it. We'll tell you straight.
How often do you restock?
Restocking depends on sales volume. High-traffic locations get refilled more often; smaller offices get a cadence that makes sense so you're not staring at the same lonely bag of pretzels for 3 weeks.
What if a machine breaks?
You contact us and we handle service and repairs. If the machine is down, we prioritize getting it back online quickly — because a broken vending machine isn't "passive income," it's just a metal box of disappointment.
Do you offer healthy options?
Yes — protein bars, nuts, trail mix, baked chips, low/zero sugar drinks, water, electrolytes. We start with a balanced mix, then adjust based on what actually sells.
Do you support cashless payments?
Cashless is available for modern vending setups (tap-to-pay / card options depend on the machine configuration). If cashless is important for your site, request it upfront and we'll align the machine choice accordingly.

Proudly Serving
Chicagoland

Headquartered in Carol Stream since 1986. If you're in Chicago or the western suburbs, we're already in your neighborhood.

📍 Chicago  •  Carol Stream  •  Wheaton  •  Naperville  •  All Service Areas

Let's Put a Machine
in Your Building

No cost, no commitment to start. Fill out the form or just call — we'll tell you straight if your location's a fit.

Does Your Location Qualify?

Most locations with consistent daily foot traffic qualify for free vending. You need: a safe indoor space (breakroom, lobby, or common area), standard power access, and reasonable restocking access. Not sure? Reach out — we'll tell you straight.

Why Businesses Choose Felco

Family-owned since 1986
150+ locations served
Fast service + proactive restocking
Classic favorites + healthier options
Responsive M–F 7am–5pm support
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Call Us

(630) 871-0005

Mon–Fri, 7am–5pm

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Visit Us

172 Easy Street
Carol Stream, IL 60188

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Owner

Joe Felice

Serving Chicagoland since 1986

⚡ Quick Response
Most inquiries answered within 24 hours. For urgent needs, call us directly.