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students studying late at night.

Late Night Food Options for College Students—What Actually Works

Dining halls close, but students don’t stop eating. Here’s how universities are actually handling late-night food—and what works at scale.
three unattended microstores

The Provisions Suite: The Next Generation of Micromarket

Smart fridge clusters beat micromarkets in security, profitability, & food safety.
Foodspot BA1 smart fridge microstore fresh vending machine

Introducing the BA1: Shelf Space, Build Quality, & Security

The BA1 is best-in-class for profitability, quality, food safety, & theft-prevention.
6 smart fridge manufacturers in the U.S. 365 Pico Cooler, Byte fridge, FoodSpot smart fridge, Vicki fridge, Hubz cooler, Shelfx

Selecting the Right Retail Smart Fridge Manufacturer

There are six smart fridge manufacturers in the US market, each with it's own benefits.
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
side-by-side graphic of a micromarket and smart fridge

Micromarkets vs. Smart Fridges

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

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