Are Vending Machines Allowed?

[Tony Wang]

Searching for block ice produces a result with 13 out 20 listings of Twice the Ice vending machines in the local finder. In this case, they are using Ice Supplier as the category, which is a valid category. But Twice the Ice are just a stand-alone ice vending machines in the middle of parking lots.

I was under the impression that vending machines were not allowed on gmb, but I looked at a list and saw Coffee Vending Machine is a category!?! What's up with that, anyone know?

 

[Colan Nielsen]

If there is an available category for it inside the dashboard then it's likely fine to create. Google does allow for certain types of kiosk models. I believe the guidelines state that there needs to be direct contact information on the kiosk in order for it to qualify.