The Fresh Vending Podcast

18.The Evolution of Vending: from spirals to smart fridges, how to vet solutions, & how hospitals are using it,

Vending is not what it used to be. In this episode, we discuss how the frontier of food retail is unattended, how vending companies are trying to adapt, and how most are failing. 🧠 What makes a smart fridge smart? We break down what constitutes a true smart fridge and what is just a cooler with a credit card reader slapped onto it. 🍦 The Provisions Suite: Sell ANY product 24/7 We introduce our new smart pantry and smart freezer and how these are leading the way in unattended retail of food and other products (phone chargers, gifts, ice cream, etc.) 👩🏻‍⚕️ Healthcare: 24/7 cafeterias, gift, and flower shops Healthcare workers shouldn’t have to choose between convenience and nourishment. We dive into how hospitals are utilizing FoodSpot’s new Provisions Suite (Smart Fridge, Pantry, and Freezer) to establish food-secure, self-service microstores across their campuses. 🎧 Learn more about how healthcare leaders are rethinking dining, wellness, and access: https://launchfoodspot.com/health-care/ [https://launchfoodspot.com/health-care/] 📩 Contact us: sales@launchfoodspot.com

17. The Provisions Suite: The Next Generation of Micromarkets

What happens when you combine the security of Amazon Go, the variety of a micromarket, and the flexibility and food safety of a smart fridge? You get FoodSpot’s new Provisions Suite — the next generation of unattended retail. In this episode, we explore how the Provisions Suite enables 24/7 access to any type of product anywhere — from gyms and universities to hospitals and office campuses. We also talk about the tech behind it: RFID tracking, theft prevention, and food safety that redefine what “smart vending” means. Learn more at launchfoodspot.com [https://launchfoodspot.com]

16. Smart Coolers on Higher Ed and Healthcare Campuses

Higher ed campuses and hospitals represent the largest market for smart coolers due to... 1. The command audience that need 24/7 smart coolers 2. The existing foodservice that can stock the coolers 3. The existing buildings to place the coolers in In this episode, we discuss how higher ed and healthcare institutions are using smart vending platforms and outline best practices for launching one on your campus. You can watch the episode here [https://youtu.be/BDGvQCO2yTc]. As always: * Learn more at launchfoodspot.com [https://launchfoodspot.com/] * Reach out at hello@launchfoodspot.com [malito:hello@launchfoodspot.com]

15. How to Choose the Right Smart Cooler for your Food Business: a Market Analysis

Are you considering launching a smart cooler for your food business?  In this episode, we give a market analysis, give an overview of smart coolers, outline the different types of smart cooler technologies, and discuss how to choose the right one to sell your food 24/7. If you're interested in learning more, feel free to reach out here [https://launchfoodspot.com/contact-us/] or at hello@launchfoodspot.com! Watch the episode here! [https://youtu.be/8NuZYpxJE1I]

14. Six Smart Fridge Use Cases & Revenue Numbers from Real Operators

What are smart fridges used for? And how much can they profit?  Operators use smart fridges to solve many different problems, and therefore achieve varying levels of profitability. In this episode, we discuss different smart fridge applications, including * Revenue Generating Microstore * 24/7 Food Pantry * Pure Amenity * ... We give a realistic range of revenue numbers based on data from our own clients at FoodSpot. Click here to watch this episode on YouTube. [https://youtu.be/oajMatDLdFw] Have questions or want to reach out? We'd love to chat. Hello@LaunchFoodSpot.com [malito:hello@launchfoodspot.com]