Intro to Microstores

Everything you need to evaluate, launch, and grow a successful microstore program.

Purchasing

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Smart Coolers: An Introduction and Buying Guide

The Provisions Suite: The Next Generation of Micromarket

Why do fresh food companies choose FoodSpot for smart vending?

Launching

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Launching a Fresh Food Vending Machine: A Step-by-Step Guide

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The Smart Vending Tripod – App, Fridge, & Dashboard

Best Places to Put a Vending Machine

Operating

three smart fridge vending machines filled with fresh food.

Maximizing Sales in Smart Fridge Vending: Merchandising Best Practices

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The #1 Factor to Smart Vending Success

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Fresh Food Vending: Mindset is the True Innovation

Higher Ed

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Campus Dining Should Think Like a Distribution Network

Isaac Wu

Universities don’t have a production problem, they have a distribution problem.

Late Night Food Options for College Students—What Actually Works

Isaac Wu

Dining halls close, but students don’t stop eating. Here’s how universities are actually handling late-night food—and what works at scale.

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The Food Pantry of the Future

Nathan Downs

True food pantries fuel food equity with revenue from food security.

Health Care

Exploring Fresh Food Options for Hospital Staff

Erica Lee

How corporate-provided food service can impact attitude, health, and work culture for its staff.

a true food spot serves everyone around the clock

Creating a 24/7 Food Spot for Your Community

Isaac Wu

Smart fridges create a 24/7 food spot in your community, whether you stock it with your own food or partner with a local vendor.

Food Companies

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Micromarkets vs. Vending vs. Smart Fridges: Which Is Most Secure for Fresh Food?

Isaac Wu

Fresh food is expensive to make—and easy to lose from an open shelf. Compare micromarkets, vending machines, and RFID smart fridges on theft prevention.

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How to Counter Shrinkage and Increase Profits in Your Smart Fridge

Erica Lee

Here are the top three things to consider when developing the loss prevention strategy for your smart fridge.

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Fresh Food Vending Machines: Return on Investment

Nathan Downs

How much can I make from my smart vending machine?

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🍦 The Sweet Spot: Ice Cream Vending Machines That Sell

Jessica Smith

Which ice cream vending machine is best for your business?

All Resources

The Real Cost of Doing It Manually: A CFO’s Breakdown for Food Founders

A conversation with Yury Zabella, FoodSpot CFO

IQ Test: How Smart is Your Fridge Vending Machine?

The Rise of the Healthy Food Vending Machine: Why RFID Smart Fridges Are the Future

RFID smart fridges bridge quality and convenience.

What Does Success Look Like For Food Vending Machines? 3 Examples

Here's how three different FoodSpot operators—Daily's Meats, Occidental College, and Kaiser Permanente—have successfully used their food vending machines to meet their specific needs.