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Smart Coolers: An Introduction and Buying Guide

How to choose the right smart fridge for your business.
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The #1 Factor to Smart Vending Success

Why size matters to you and your customer in smart vending
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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.
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Micromarkets vs. Smart Fridges

Micromarkets & smart fridges differ greatly in security, product mix, & profitability.
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Designing Your Microstore

Here are 7 tips to merchandising your FoodSpot Unattended Microstore.
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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.
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Best Places to Put a Vending Machine

The best vending machine locations can be categorized into 24 Hour, Lifestyle, and Underserved

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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Explore 24/7 Fresh Food For Your Location

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