Athletes in Vending

At Naturals2Go, we champion athletes turning their drive into thriving businesses.

From Octagon to Vending Entrepreneurship

Stories about athletes are always inspiring! And we are inspired by UFC champion Rashad Evans, who is now thriving in the vending industry with Naturals2Go!

With a no fees, no strings, no storefront, “few hours a week” perfect business, Rashad is growing his many businesses while still spending time in the ring.

Rashad’s journey from the octagon to entrepreneurship exemplifies determination and adaptability. Partnering with Naturals2Go, he has leveraged his discipline and commitment to build a prosperous vending business, offering healthy snack and beverage options to his community.  For Rashad, vending business is a family business. We’re happy to have Rashad part of our family as an employee, an operator, and our brand ambassador!

Why a Naturals2Go Business is a Great Fit for Athletes:

Athletes are known for their discipline, resilience, and drive—qualities that make them natural entrepreneurs. Many professional athletes look for business opportunities that align with their values, provide financial security beyond their sports careers, and allow them to continue making an impact. That’s why a Naturals2Go vending business is an ideal choice for athletes looking to transition into entrepreneurship.

A Business That Matches an Active Lifestyle

Athletes thrive on structure and performance, and owning a Naturals2Go vending business offers a semi-absentee model that allows them to maintain their active lifestyle while running a successful operation. Whether they’re still competing, coaching, or focusing on new ventures, they can scale their vending business without being tied to a desk.

Promoting Health & Wellness

Many athletes are passionate about nutrition and healthy living—and Naturals2Go is all about making better-for-you snack and drink options more accessible. By owning vending machines stocked with nutritious choices, athletes can influence their communities and promote the kind of food choices that fueled their own success.

A Built-in Team Approach

Success in sports comes from teamwork, training, and coaching—the same principles that drive Naturals2Go. Our comprehensive training, ongoing support, and access to a community of operators make it easy for athletes to hit the ground running and grow their vending business like a champion.

Financial Freedom & Long-Term Security

For athletes transitioning from their playing careers, building passive income and financial security is key. With Naturals2Go’s low-overhead vending model, athletes can generate revenue without day-to-day involvement, allowing them to focus on their next chapter while their vending machines work for them.

The Rashad Evans Success Story

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans is one of the many athletes who have embraced entrepreneurship through Naturals2Go. Rashad saw the opportunity to extend his passion for health, fitness, and business into a vending operation that aligns with his values. Check out Rashad’s journey here:

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Start Your Journey Today

If you’re an athlete — or someone with an athlete’s mindset — who wants to build a business that works for you, Naturals2Go offers the playbook for success. Whether you’re looking for a side business, a new career path, or a way to give back to your community, vending could be the right move for you.

Real Owner-Operators Share Why They Chose Naturals2Go

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QUICK FAQs

Naturals2Go offers you a business model with no franchise fees, no royalties, and no long-term contracts. And we invest in our organization with staff and programs designed to fully commit to your success. Hundreds of new owner-operators participate in our comprehensive training and ongoing support programs. Many of our team – from leadership to trainers to those who support you through your start-up phase – are owner-operators too. We are confident you will feel supported to learn how to grow a vending business and have our support along the way.

We provide extensive training covering machine operation, product selection, machine placement, how to profit from great customer service and snack choices, and business management. By completing the form below, you will gain access to a comprehensive on-demand presentation and one of our consultants who will explain in detail all the ways we offer support in complete detail.

Start-up costs vary based on the number of machines and locations you choose. Unlike traditional franchises, Naturals2Go does not charge franchise fees or royalties, making it a cost-effective option for entering entrepreneurship and healthy vending. Complete the form below and we will send you a webinar that has all the investment costs and other information you need to know to make an informed decision. Then, one of our friendly and knowledgable consultants can answer any further questions.

A Naturals2Go healthy vending business certainly makes you money while you sleep! In fact, we call your machines your best employees. The built-in robust remote-management system allows you to monitor and keep track of your business without needing to keep storefront hours.

However, it’s not passive income. It does take some work and it’s really fun to run!

You can run a very successful side hustle or part-time business and scale up to a full-time vending business or convenience services enterprise. If you have a flexible schedule and can spend at least 10-15 hours per week, once you find your rhythm and depending on the number of machines in your initial investment, you can run this business.

Our Naturals2Go vending business opportunity is often called a semi-absentee business. It can be part-time or full-time as you grow based on how much time you wish to invest. 

Naturals2Go vending machines are not for individual sale (except to existing Naturals2Go business owner-operators who seek to grow). We sell a comprehensive training, support and service program bundled with a quantity of machines of your choosing. 

Yes. We certainly do! We stand behind our equipment, service, support. We provide world-class equipment with reliable parts, durability and advanced technology and functionality. Our quality assurance is tested and proven. But we know you want reassurance, and we give you that with generous technical support and warranty that will certainly give you confidence and comfort in choosing Naturals2Go. We also offer guarantees on our support and service that you will find valuable. Watch our on-demand presentation that answers most questions – then speak to one of our start-up consultants who will share all the current program guarantee and warranty details with you. 

We employee dozens of full-time locators who are experts in the art of finding locations that meet and exceed industry locating best practices – which are locations that check several boxes all designed to help you find success. Our Location Warranty and Location Timeline Warranty can be shared when you complete the form below, watch our on-demand presentation, and speak to a consultant who can answer all your questions. You will also be invited to speak to other owners to learn more.

We are convenience services industry experts, monitoring industry and technology trends. The machines in your business bundle are designed to have more capacity, more flexibility, and the right technology to meet demands of the market today. This includes fresher, healthy foods with flexibility for favorite snacks, refreshments, and treats.

Complete the form below to take the next step. You will be invited to watch our on-demand presentation that answers everything you are still wondering about the industry, potential, details of our program, and yes – actual cost. From there, one of our friendly and knowledgable consultants will be able to answer questions.

No, a Naturals2Go business is a legal entity called a “business opportunity”. Like a franchise, you gain a system, the support and industry acumen of experts in the convenience services industry. But better than a franchise, you have no royalty fees, no franchise fees, and no long-term commitments. Your business is 100% owned and operated by you, but completely supported by our team.

This is a great question! We understand the confusion. We created the healthy vending industry in response to growing consumer desire for healthier convenience foods. Our mission is to provide entrepreneurs with a path to success! To do this, we have created machines that offer the best of both worlds – flexible, dual zone temperatures so healthy, refrigerated foods and favorite snacks, drinks and treats can be offered side by side. This is because, simply put, consumers want their healthy food and their favorite treats too! A profitable vending machine can adapt to the demands of the consumers per location. With 45% more capacity than old-style combination machines, and extensive flexibility in stocking and display, you get “healthy vending” options and a business model that works for you.

We are confident that our attention to innovation, equipment and care for you, through our community and the business programs we offer, are second-to-none. We are very happy to provide references to owner-operators who can tell you more! We are a preferred business opportunity recommended by most franchise associations, compared to other business opportunities at similar investment levels and compared to other vending businesses. We have been awarded the Business Opportunity of the Year by Franchise Brokers Association for the 13th year in a row. This is testament to our unique approach that is incomparable. And, over 200 franchise brokers have become Naturals2Go business owner-operators too. We are incredibly proud of the opportunity to have this positive reputation amongst our industry colleagues.

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