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Author: Nathan Downs

My Journey: Campus Chef to CEO

nathan downs, founder of foodspot, putting finishing touches on dessert with intent

Fresh food is the cornerstone of health, happiness and culture. It should always be an option for all people. This blog shares my journey through the business, ingredient, craft and technology experiences that make fresh food accessibility my life’s work.

Labor: The 800 lb. Gorilla

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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.

Merchandising Kit

$750 value

  • Shelf Rollers
  • “Swipe, Grab, & Go” decal
  • Bluetooth sticker scanner
  • 20 product detail shelf clips
  • Metal shelf row dividers
  • 6 clear plastic shelf end caps
  • Castles UPT1000 credit card reader
  • Bluetooth sticker scanner
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Smart Fridge Microstore

$7500 value (DC8)

$9999 value (BA1)

  • 3 ft x 3 ft footprint

  • 120V standard plugin

  • Cellular data plan

  • PCI data compliant
  • Daily bank transfers
  • Next-Day hardware repairs
  • 1-year warranty

 

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Starting Sticker Inventory

$600 value

  • 1000 Plastic Packaging Stickers

  • 1000 Metal Packaging Stickers

  • 1000 Microwaveable Stickers

 

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Higher Ed or Healthcare Campus? Schedule here.

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Branded Consumer App

$300 value

Free with 5-Fridge Launch Package

You

  • gain insights into your customer

  • send promotions for their favorite food

  • announce deals and new products

Your Customer

  • creates a profile

  • finds your microstores

  • views live inventory

  • gives feedback

  • receives promotions and messages

  • experiences your brand 24/7

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Merchandising Kit

$750 value

  • Shelf Rollers
  • “Swipe, Grab, & Go” decal
  • Bluetooth sticker scanner
  • 20 product detail shelf clips
  • Metal shelf row dividers
  • 6 clear plastic shelf end caps
  • Cantaloupe ePort credit card reader
  • Bluetooth sticker scanner
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Operator Training Program

$750 value

  • Operator Launch Course

  • Live Zoom Training

  • Zoom and Email Support

 

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Our smart vending experience can help your sales soar.

First Month's Services

$199 value

Operating a fresh food smart fridge requires monthly services including:

  • Cellular data plan

  • Operator dashboard app + hosting

  • Operations smartphone app hosting

  • Dedicated customer support

 36-month subscription term

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