Intro to Microstores
Everything you need to evaluate, launch, and grow a successful microstore program.
Purchasing
Launching
Higher Ed

Campus Dining Should Think Like a Distribution Network
Isaac Wu
Universities don’t have a production problem, they have a distribution problem.

Late Night Food Options for College Students—What Actually Works
Isaac Wu
Dining halls close, but students don’t stop eating. Here’s how universities are actually handling late-night food—and what works at scale.

The Food Pantry of the Future
Nathan Downs
True food pantries fuel food equity with revenue from food security.
Health Care

Creating a 24/7 Food Spot for Your Community
Isaac Wu
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.

Exploring Fresh Food Options for Hospital Staff
Erica Lee
How corporate-provided food service can impact attitude, health, and work culture for its staff.
Food Companies

How to Counter Shrinkage and Increase Profits in Your Smart Fridge
Erica Lee
Here are the top three things to consider when developing the loss prevention strategy for your smart fridge.

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

🍦 The Sweet Spot: Ice Cream Vending Machines That Sell
Jessica Smith
Which ice cream vending machine is best for your business?
All Resources

The Real Cost of Doing It Manually: A CFO’s Breakdown for Food Founders
A conversation with Yury Zabella, FoodSpot CFO

The Rise of the Healthy Food Vending Machine: Why RFID Smart Fridges Are the Future
RFID smart fridges bridge quality and convenience.

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 best-in-class for profitability, quality, food safety, & theft-prevention.

Filling a Need With Innovative Vending Solutions
An American story about fresh opportunity, and how FoodSpot can help you capture it.

Preventing Waste and Theft in Your Smart Fridge
Our new BA 1 Smart Fridge helps you combat shrinkage and maximize ROI

“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.

Selecting the Right Retail Smart Fridge Manufacturer
There are six smart fridge manufacturers in the US market, each with it's own benefits.

What Makes a Smart Vending Machine Smart? Lessons from Asia
Before popping up in the US, smart vending first took Asia by storm.

Corporate Wellness and Fresh Food
FoodSpot’s microstores offer a low-cost corporate wellness solution for fresh food.






























