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
Micromarkets vs. Smart Fridges
Micromarkets & smart fridges differ greatly in security, product mix, & profitability.
Does Tech Gadgetry Add to Smart Fridge Sales?
Necessary vs. unnecessary smart fridge features.
Consumer-Facing Food Service Technology in 2023
Learn about the promising consumer-facing foodtech set to scale up in 2023. Understand how your food service operation could use this technology to adapt and grow in the coming year.
Designing Your Microstore
Here are 7 tips to merchandising your FoodSpot Unattended Microstore.
My Journey: Campus Chef to CEO
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.
The FoodSpot Story
We've been solving fresh food accessibility since 2010. Here's our story.
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.
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!
