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

Exploring Fresh Food Options for Hospital Staff
A conversation between a nurse and a restaurant manager on how corporate-provided food service can impact attitude, health, and work culture for its staff.

The FoodSpot Story
We’ve been solving fresh food accessibility since 2010. Here’s our story.

3 Lessons I Learned From Starting a Food Business
In an instant, my summer was empty. The internship I had curated for the summer of 2018 had fallen through at the last minute, and

Labor: The 800 lb. Gorilla
Today, savvy operators can trim food cost a percentage point here and there with best practices while still maintaining quality. The labor market, on the other hand, is perpetually unveiling a new rock bottom.

Comparing Smart Vending Machine Technologies
Learn about the different smart vending technologies in the marketplace and decide which one is right for your business.

Digitization, Delivery, & Ghosts: The New Normal for Foodservice
The pandemic spurred long lasting changes in the foodservice industry.

Fresh Food Vending Machines: Return on Investment
How much can I make from my smart vending machine?

Food Delivery Safety – How Safe is Your Meal?
Learn about how FoodSpot assures continuously monitored food safety. Or go ahead and give us a try. Or both!

Best Places to Put a Vending Machine
The best vending machine locations can be categorized into 24 Hour, Lifestyle, and Underserved