Blo Dad & Sons offers a vending route business opportunity featuring the Boozelator breathalyzer machines.
Blo Dad & Sons Boozelator advertising states: “Earn cash with a unique business – a breathalyzer vending machine route. Blo Dad & Sons breathalyzer vending machines work for you while you sleep. Simply place the machine in any alcohol-serving establishment to allow patrons to test their BAC level for a fee ($1-$5/test). Blo Dad & Sons offers the most advanced bar breathalyzer vending machine on the planet due to it’s LCD advertising monitor, high accuracy, sleek design and other advanced options.”
The Blo Dad & Sons website states: “The Boozelator™ 3001 works all night long for you while you sleep, so you can wake up a little bit richer everyday! Ask about GUARANTEED VENDING MACHINE PLACEMENT!
We Offer FRANCHISE-LIKE SUPPORT Without Any Franchise Fees!!! ”
We received the anonymous complaint below about the Blo Dad & Sons Boozelator vending route business opportunity. Blo Dad’s Gabriel Jacobs contends it’s a competitor trying to discredit his company (See the link to Blo Dad’s rebuttal below).
UnhappyFranchisee.Com doesn’t know whether it’s true or not. The complaint reads:
Hello, I recently purchased 10 boozelator breathalyzer vending machines from Blo Dad and sons in florida… I should have known just from the name “Blo Dad & Sons” that they were a little sketchy…
I contacted the owners of Blo dad and sons to purchase machines initially and they were helpful… They swore the machine were built in the USA and that the upgrade machine of the Fuel cell sensor is so important and more important than a semi conductor which is not true.. The upgrade cost $350 which I thought was crazy but I agreed and went along with their advice… They just wanted to squeeze out some more of my hard earned cash…
I think purchasing machines made in the USA is a big deal, because of the quality issue and spare parts.. I didn’t want a machine built in a Chinese sweat shop… I did some research and home work and found the manufactures website in china and was super angry that I was lied to…
The machine did not function well at all and machine started breaking apart after a few weeks in the bar.. The machine had plastic breaking off and the LCD screen stopped working… The breathalyzer was not accurate at all… The machine is a complete piece of garbage… I lost over $14,000 of my hard earned cash…I want to give a warning to any folks looks to getting into the breathalyzer vending biz… Stay clear of boozelator by Blo Dad & sons…
READ BLO DAD’S REBUTTAL: BLO DAD & Sons Vending Responds to Alleged Complaints
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What are the biggest obstacles to putting these units in restraunts/bars? ie: objections etc. Do the bar owners get a discount on their insurance rates if they have one of these units in?
Thanks,
I am simply attempting to balance both sides here and am curious to know more about what Mike C speaks about " that being the benefits to the business owners" If any. Those could be considered incentives for having the machines there. On the other hand, I wonder if there would be negative consequences to the business owners in lost revenue of alcohol or even a potential legal responsibility beyond only current serving laws. Could imaging a staff watching someone blow a high # then serving them 3 more drinks before handing them the key's.
I purchased a significant number of machines from BloDad last year. I chose BloDad because of the interaction and high level of professionlism I received from Gabe at BloDad. Once I recieved my machines I had many questions during installations and maintenance. Gabe was always available to assist me, even after hours. Service before the sale, during the sale and after the sale is was/is exceptional. I am extremely happy with the machines as well. I am not mechanically, technically or electrically inclined but after installing several machines and dealing with minor issues I feel very comfortable with my machines now. I worked hard and continue to work hard but to my credit I have about 50 machines installed at this time. I love the business and I plan to grow my business and through the relationship and trust I have built with Gabe and BloDad I will continue to do business with them.
I'm very interested in this device, could someone contact me more about this, preferably the company, also maybe somebody who owns one or more?
Thank You
Also I live in Las Vegas - never have seen one of these machines!
I'm very interested in this device, could someone contact me more about this, preferably the company, also maybe somebody who owns one or more?
Thank You
Also I live in Las Vegas - never have seen one of these machines!
Worst idea ever for a bar. Your patrons will not by cocktails. I can not believe any bar owner would allow to have this machine. Hot tip get into the ATM biz.
I have had what I would consider to be a unique experience with Blodadandsons. I haven't purchased or used their machines YET, but did approach them with my own product idea. So I don't have much to offer you with information about their products but I can tell you about how my experience has been in dealing with them as a manufacturer and developer. In the past 8 months there has never been an email or phone call that went unanswered, and I work overseas with a 9 hour time difference. Even in the initial contact with the company while I tip toed around with my lack of experience in presenting a new product and my concerns for being taken advantage of legally, Gabriel specifically was very professional, patient with me, listened to my ideas, and has most importantly remained true to his word. We are now nearing production with an exciting new product and I'm yet to muster a single complaint. I don't know about the claims in regard to each product they have developed in the past. Whether someone found a random item that was poorly maintained or if the products as a whole leave something to be desired. But I can say the professionalism I've experienced has undoubtedly spoiled me as I step into a new industry and my first business. I'm extremely grateful and feel very lucky to have chosen what I feel was the absolute best route to take my product. I hope it's very profitable for both of us. Thank you.
I have to say that given my personal experience w/ Blo Dad and Sons, and specifically Gabriel, has been EXCELLENT. Gabriel has gone the extra mile several times on a couple different issues on which I needed help. I must also point out that Blo Dad was not receiving a big pay day from me (i.e. my purchases were a small ones). Gabriel treated me like I was buying 20 machines. I have nothing but good things to say! Thanks again Gabriel.
Just wondering...is there a money back guarantee if I am not satisfied with the purchase of your product?
I currently have seven of these machines and six of them have not even been opened yet or even used! If anyone who is interested in buying them please feel free to contact me via email at [redacted]. We purchased them a few years back but never really got started on getting them placed. I think these are the original series of them. Let me know! Thanks!