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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.
a foodspot smart fridge in a food desert

Filling a Need With Innovative Vending Solutions

An American story about fresh opportunity, and how FoodSpot can help you capture it.
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Preventing Waste and Theft in Your Smart Fridge

Our new BA 1 Smart Fridge helps you combat shrinkage and maximize ROI
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“Houston, We Have Lift Off!” – Launching a Smart Vending Machine with FoodSpot

Launching a smart vending machine requires the right support from the right people. Here's how we ensure your launch success at FoodSpot.
smart orange juice vending machine in Hong Kong

What Makes a Smart Vending Machine Smart? Lessons from Asia

Before popping up in the US, smart vending first took Asia by storm.
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The #1 Factor to Smart Vending Success

Why size matters to you and your customer in smart vending
tripod with a laptop, phone, and smart fridge icon by each of its legs

The Smart Vending Tripod – App, Fridge, & Dashboard

Much like a tripod, a smart vending solution needs 3 legs to help you focus on what matters most
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How to Counter Shrinkage and Increase Profits in Your Smart Fridge

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

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

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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Microstore
(Pantry, Fridge, or Freezer)

$9999 value 

Starting Sticker Inventory
(1500 pcs)

$300 value

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Branded Consumer App

$300 value

Free with 5-Fridge Launch Package

Merchandising Kit

$750 value

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

Operator Training Program

$750 value

First Month's Services

$199 value