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 in airports, gyms, campuses, or other environments where there is a need for 24/7 fresh food access. For the uninitiated, the world of unattended retail coolers can be confusing, so […]
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 machine involves many variables. It’s not a toaster that you can unbox, plug in, and use without reading the instructions. At my last catering company, we had a Rational combi […]
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 in additional revenue over the life of a smart fridge.” Nathan Downs, FoodSpot CEO Other than location, merchandising is the single biggest driver of profitability in smart fridge vending. Traditionally, […]
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.
Filling a Need With Innovative Vending Solutions
An American story about fresh opportunity, and how FoodSpot can help you capture it.
Why do fresh food companies choose FoodSpot for smart vending?
Learn which smart fridge solution is best for your food operation.
Preventing Waste and Theft in Your Smart Fridge
Our new BA 1 Smart Fridge helps you combat shrinkage and maximize ROI
