The Microstore Blog
Your inside scoop on the industry of unattended fresh food retail, best practices, and personal stories from our team.

🍦 The Sweet Spot: Ice Cream Vending Machines That Sell
Why is there such a craving for cold, sweet vending, and which ice cream vending machine is best for your business?

The Rise of the Healthy Food Vending Machine: Why RFID Smart Fridges Are the Future
In a world where people are always on the go and restaurants struggle to stay open, healthy food vending machines have gained popularity as the intersection of health and convenience in dining.

Smart Coolers: An Introduction and Buying Guide
Smart coolers are meeting the growing consumer demand for healthy, convenient food options while sheltering operators from rising overhead costs. You may have seen them

Launching a Fresh Food Vending Machine: A Step-by-Step Guide
A fresh food vending machine is not a toaster. This is an often-repeated phrase at FoodSpot to remind our operators that launching a smart vending

Maximizing Sales in Smart Fridge Vending: Merchandising Best Practices
“Merchandising, while often neglected, is the single biggest differentiator of highly successful smart fridge operators. A well-merchandised fridge will yield tens of thousands of dollars

Fresh Food Vending: Mindset is the True Innovation
It’s essential for operators to create a retail experience that aligns with the needs of their community and operational resources. This forethought and attention to detail are what put the “smart” in smart vending.

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.

Introducing the BA1: Shelf Space, Build Quality, & Security
The BA1 is in a class of its own for shelf space, build quality, & security.

Creating a 24/7 Food Spot for Your Community
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.