Day: January 13, 2021

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Introducing the New MarketOne 5W Elevator Vending Machine

By ensuring you are up to date with the latest in vending technology, you are putting yourself in the best position to stay competitive within the vending industry. Our new addition of MarketOne Vending Machines ensures you will be top of mind in the vending industry. We have recently added six new vending machines to our line and will be introducing them to you. Previously we introduced the MarketOne 5W Cold Food & Drink Vending Machine, MarketOne 3W Cold Food & Drink Vending Machine, MarketOne 5W Snack & Cold Drink Vending Machine, and MarketOne 3W Snack & Cold Drink Vending Machine. Now, let’s discuss the MarketOne 5W Elevator Vending Machine.

The MarketOne 5W Elevator Vending Machine features the latest in vending technology. It includes a soft-elevator and a large delivery bin, allowing you to vend food and drinks of various product packaging shapes and sizes. With the elevator delivery system, you can vend fragile products, such as yogurt parfaits. Optimal product rotation through First-In-First-Out (FIFO) loading is also included.

The MarketOne 5W Elevator Vending Machine offers up to 60 unique product selections. Its large product merchandising window is sure to catch the eyes of many customers. Combined with enhanced LED lighting, the MarketOne 5W Elevator Vending Machine offers maximum product visualization. Similar to other MarketOne vending machines, the MarketOne 5W Elevator Vending Machine is health safety programmable by section, range or row. It is also ideal for high-humidity locations, as it has a soft-coat heated glass.  

Customers crave a vending “experience.” MarketOne 5W Elevator Vending Machines give them just that by being fully Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant. Additionally, these machines come fully equipped with enhanced LED lighting, providing your customers with maximum product visibility. Finally, thanks to iVend, products are guaranteed to vend to your customers every time. If a product does not vend correctly the first time, your customer will have the opportunity to try again or vend an entirely new product.

A standard feature on the MarketOne 5W Elevator Vending Machines is a 3.5” full-color display. This feature enables you to display pricing information and nutritional information in compliance with the FDA’s Calorie Disclosure Rule. Update this feature to a 7” full-color touch screen to offer a shopping cart mode to purchase up to three items in one transaction, with product browsing capability and advertising options for static and video content.

Finally, you will never have to worry about losing out on sales again due to payment acceptance issues with the MarketOne 5W Elevator Vending Machines. These machines come standard with a bill acceptor for $1-20 and PayRange, a leading mobile payment system. It allows users to load money directly into the app and pay from their mobile funds. Additionally, an optional Greenlite card reader can be added, which enables customers to pay with credit/debit cards and mobile wallets.

Stay at the top of the vending industry with the latest in vending technology. For more information about the MarketOne Vending Machines, give us a call at 1-800-548-1982.

Custom Vending Machines for every business blog
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Custom Vending Machines: Innovative Dispensing Solutions for Every Business

When you think of vending machines, snacks and beverages probably come to mind. However, in the past 15 years, vending machines have grown to dispense more than just food and drinks. Now, you can sell almost anything to help you grow your business with custom dispensing machines from Vending.com. From laundromats to fitness centers, vending machines have evolved into custom solutions for nearly every industry.

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Vending Machines – A Controlled, Safe Method to Provide Food and Beverages to Consumers – Part I

Why Vending is the Ultimate Controlled Dispensing Solution for the Convenience Services Industry

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As organizations modify their operations and procedures to best keep employees and customers safe in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that is sweeping across our nation and the world, the need to safely provide food and beverage options remains critical.  

According to the National Merchandising Association (NAMA), “Through our unique food distribution system, our industry can be the greatest source of “contactless” nourishment to over 40 million consumers with food and beverages daily, and it is all accomplished in an unattended retail environment, often with round the clock availability.”

Federal and State governments, along with the CDC, are encouraging social distancing, including reducing or eliminating face-to-face encounters with alternative options such as contactless delivery and self-serve options.  In workplaces, this includes re-evaluating how food and beverages are offered to employees. For example, in the past weeks, many organizations have shuttered cafeterias to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

 Recently the NIH and CDC released information on the Coronavirus’ lifespan on surfaces.

  • Airborne: 30 minutes to 3 hours
  • Cardboard: 24 hours
  • Stainless Steel: 2 days
  • Plastic: 3 days

These guidelines have prompted many organizations to further re-evaluate self-serve convenience service options deployed in their organizations such as unattended retail markets.  The risks in these applications is that the food and beverage products are not controlled in such that consumers can pick-up products and return them to the shelves for the next consumer to handle.  With COVID-19 having up to a three-day lifespan on items such as bottled beverages and clamshell salad containers, unattended retail applications may pose a risk of being a spreading point within organizations.

Unlike unattended retail markets where consumers can access and return the food and beverage products, vending requires consumers to purchase the product(s) before the consumer is able to touch the product(s).  Just think in a micro market setting how many people before you may have picked up that plastic bottled beverage or salad in a plastic clamshell before you and put it back on the shelf.  

Besides the product itself having the opportunity to be handled by multiple people in a micro market application, another consideration is the cleanliness of micro market hardware itself.  For example, when consumers access products in micro markets they often come in contact with shelving holding the product. You have risk of direct exposure on the shelf itself, as well as transfer exposure from the product.  Being full secured access, this is not a concern or risk when it comes to vending, as only the operator has access to the interior of the machine including the shelving.

Vending offers the ultimate secured access solution and allows organizations to safely provide employees and consumers with food and beverage products, with little to no risk of contamination from numerous other individuals handling the product.

According to the European Vending Association, “Vending machines are a reliable and safe way to obtain food and beverages. Vending machine operators place food safety as top priority in their daily service, and are trained in protection against infections. During the current health crisis, operators have also put in place measures to ensure that the disinfection of machine surfaces is also carried out as regularly as possible.”

For more information or other equipment questions, please contact Vending.com at 1-855-906-5163. 

What products are recommended to safely clean and disinfect vending equipment? Check back soon to find out in Part II.

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Vending Machines – A Controlled, Safe Method to Provide Food and Beverages to Consumers – Part II

What Products Are Recommended to Safely Clean and Disinfect Vending Equipment?

Previously, we delved into why vending is the ultimate solution in the convenience services industry in Part I.  Part II of our four-part series will provide guidance on finding the right cleaning agent to keep your vending machines equipment disinfected and safe for your customers to use.

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As communicated by the European Vending Association, even with the secured product control offered by vending, it is extremely important to clean and disinfect vending equipment often, especially considering the current health crisis due to COVID-19.  Fortunately, the cleaning and disinfecting process for vending machine equipment is easy and cost-effective. All components on vending equipment, including electronics, keypads, plastic surfaces, and glass surfaces, can be effectively cleaned and disinfected with warm, mild soapy water.

Why is soap so effective against bacteria and viruses, such as the Coronavirus?  Soap is comprised of two-sided molecules. One side is attracted to water; the other side is attracted to fat. Viruses, such as the Coronavirus, are comprised of material surrounded by a coating of proteins and fat. When viruses interact with soap, the soap molecules rip that fat coating out. Soap literally demolishes viruses in as little as 20 seconds.  To learn more about why soap is Vending.com’s preferred vending machine cleaning and disinfectant agent, check out National Geographic’s article Why soap is preferable to bleach in the fight against the coronavirus.

There are commercial-grade cleaning and disinfectant options such as Kay 5 Chlorinating Sanitizer, which is highly effective against bacteria and fungus, and is used primarily for kitchen equipment, soft serve and shake machines and kitchen utensils.  Another option is PURELL® Foodservice Surface Sanitizer, an EPA registered multi-surface sanitizer/disinfectant approved for use on food-contact surfaces with no-rinse required and is currently registered in all 50 states.

If you choose to use a commercial-grade vending machine cleaning product, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for application and proper ventilation. Never mix these products with ammonia or any other cleanser. Also, check to ensure the product is not past its expiration date.  Expired products will likely not be as effective against coronaviruses. You can view all EPA approved disinfectants against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes the disease COVID-19 HERE.

For more information on best practices to sanitize your vending equipment or other equipment questions, please contact Vending.com at 888-290-9356. 

How should you go about cleaning your vending machine? Check back later to find out in Part III.

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Vending Machines – A Controlled, Safe Method to Provide Food and Beverages to Consumers – Part III

Best Practices for Cleaning and Disinfecting Vending Machines

Previously, we delved into why vending is the ultimate solution in the convenience services industry in Part I and finding the right product to keep your vending machines disinfected and safe for your customers to use in Part II. Part III of our four part series will provide best practices to properly clean your machine, without causing damage to the equipment.

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While Vending.com recommends soapy water for cleaning and disinfecting vending equipment, the choice is up to you.  Regardless of what type of cleaner you choose, here are some Best Practices for Cleaning Vending Equipment.

  • Recommended supplies:
    • Disposable non-linting cloths (‘contact’, ‘non-contact’ & ‘external’)
    • Clean disposable gloves
    • Plastic scraper
    • Spray bottle w/ cleaning solution
    • Glass cleaner or similar for cleaning the window
  • Ensure the machine is Switched OFF before completing any cleaning tasks.
  • Do not apply or spray the soapy water solution directly onto surfaces that could or might leak directly onto electrical components such as the keypad or touch screen.  Where this is a possibility the soapy water should be applied to a ‘clean’ cloth which then should be used to wipe the surface to be sanitized.

Why do I need three separate cleaning cloths?  The ‘contact’ cloth should be used on areas of the machine that come into contact with areas of consumer interaction.  The ‘non-contact’ cloth should be used on internal areas of the machine. The ‘external’ cloth should be used on all external surfaces with the exception of areas of the machine that are exposed to consumer interactions.

Some Do’s and Don’ts:

  • Do not use metal scrapers
  • Do not put any of the machine’s internal parts on the floor
  • Do not take water for cleaning from a toilet area
  • Always wear protective gloves
  • Always use the correct cleaning agent for the application and follow the manufacturer’s instructions

In many grocery and retail stores, it is commonplace to see self-serve sanitizing wipes for customers to use.  To help ensure your equipment stays clean and provide peace of mind to consumers, if possible, provide sanitizing wipes at or near your equipment. 

As with all individuals working in convenience services in a food-handling role, an operator who is suffering any form of illness should inform their supervisor and not perform any work sanitizing the vending equipment. 

Safe sanitation is crucial now more than ever for your vending equipment. For more information on best practices to sanitize your vending equipment or other equipment questions, please contact Vending.com at 800-548-1982.

With consumers using cashless often due to sanitary concerns, Part IV focuses on why cashless payment options are more important than ever. Check back soon to view Part IV.

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Vending Machines – A Controlled, Safe Method to Provide Food and Beverages to Consumers – Part IV

Reducing COVID-19 Exposure Risk with Contactless Payments

Previously, we delved into why vending is the ultimate solution in the convenience services industry in Part I, finding the right product to keep your vending machines disinfected and safe for your customers to use in Part II and best practices to properly clean your machine in Part III. In this final installment, we will focus on why cashless payment options are more important now than ever before.

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Recognizing the risk of COVID-19 exposure through surfaces and objects, many operators are being proactive in reducing the risk to consumers by ensuring their vending equipment is cleaned and sanitized on a more frequent basis and updating their fleets with cashless card readers.

Accepting credit cards and mobile payments have been proven to be profitable for. In fact, the industry has seen an 18-30% increase in sales after a cashless system has been added to a machine. Many used vending machines are too old to add a card reader.

“We see the cashless payment trend increasing, even while the crisis is happening, with a shift towards the use of contactless transactions.  The ability to offer cashless payment capabilities encourages consumer confidence,” said Carly Furman, CEO of Nayax LLC.

While the COVID-19 crisis is sure to bring unseen changes to the convenience services industry, we believe there is an underlying, long-term opportunity for operators.  The current crisis may increase the growing share of cashless transactions in vending, resulting in increasing operators’ profits.  In fact, in a study done of 250,000 machines over an 18-month period, the number of total transactions increased by 26% on machines that allow for cashless payments. 

According to the same study, there is a 37% increase in dollar spend when customers pay with a card versus cash. Customers are more inclined to purchase more than one item from the machine, simply because it is so easy to swipe their card. Although mobile payments only account for 5-7% of payments, that number is estimated to grow during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, as people are looking to move away from making contact payments, such as cash.  Apple Pay and Google Pay use near-field communication (NFC) to power contactless payments. With NFC, consumers simply tap their phone to a compatible terminal such as a Greenlite device and the transaction is complete. 

This is an unprecedented time for all of us, meaning that we have to adjust to the way we live our lives and operate our businesses. Adding a cashless card reader, such as Greenlite ensures you will not miss out on a sale due to payment acceptance limitations while providing a safe, contactless payment option for consumers. It also keeps you safe by providing you with access to inventory reports, maximizing machine fulfillment when it is needed.

For any questions regarding safe practices for your vending business or information about your vending equipment, contact Vending.com at 1-855-365-0906.

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Grow and Change With the Vending Industry

Grow and Change

The vending industry is constantly changing and evolving and it is our job to ensure that we are changing and involving with it. This could be introducing new machines, enhancing the technology features on your current machine or even changing the look of your vending machine. Vending.com has done just that and we are excited to introduce to you the Express Combo Vending Machine. 

The Express Combo Vending Machine is the ultimate machine when it comes to satisfying your customers. This updated vending machine includes 29 selections, 9 drink and 20 snack, so you are sure to give your customers exactly what they want. These products are sure to pop with enhanced LED lighting that comes standard on the merchandiser. Additionally, you will have the ability to load the products with ease with tilt-out snack trays. 

In order for a vending business to be successful, it is important that it is easy to use. The Express Combo Vending Machine is Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant, which ensures everyone can use your machine with ease. This important vending update also comes standard with an electronic bill and coin acceptor. If you are, however, worried about bill and coin acceptance not being enough, a cashless card reader, such as Greenlite, can be added to the Express Combo. Now, your merchandiser can accept bills, coins, credit / debit cards and mobile wallet payments. Greenlite also has the ability to increase vending sales by 15-30%. 

Nothing is more frustrating to customers than when you purchase a snack and it gets stuck in the vending machine coils. One of the many benefits of the Express Combo Vending Machine is that it comes standard with the iVend Guaranteed Delivery System. It ensures that your products will be delivered to your customers, or they will receive their money back to try again for the same product or a completely new product. It turns your frustrated customer into a satisfied customer.

Growing your vending business can be tough if you are not willing to grow with the vending industry. The Express Combo Vending Machine will allow you to cater to your customers and understand their needs. To find out more about this merchandiser, other Vending.com merchandisers, or how to take advantage of our vending machine financing, call us at 855-253-7880.

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Grow Your Business While Sticking to Your Budget

Grow Your Business

Purchasing vending machines is no small task. Depending on your business goals, your budget, and how you want to grow your business, it may not make financial sense to purchase brand new vending machines. Vending.com has a select number of used vending machines to help people grow their vending business without stretching their budget too thin.

Whether you are purchasing a new or used vending machine, Vending.com makes the purchasing process as simple as we can for you. Our used vending machines are factory remanufactured and certified by our trained experts to meet the industry’s highest standards for maximum performance. You should not have to sacrifice quality and service when purchasing a used machine. Vending.com is still here to help you every step of the way.

Just because you are not purchasing brand new vending machines for sale does not mean that you have to sacrifice vending machine quality. Vending.com has a number of used snack, drink or combo vending machines available for purchase. No matter what your vending requirements are, we have a used vending machine to help fit your business needs. Our used vending machine inventory is constantly changing, so contact us today to learn about our available vending options. 

Support is still key when it comes to purchasing a used factory remanufactured vending machine from Vending.com. That is why we offer 100% financing on our used machines. We also offer a 1-year warranty on our vending machines and a 90-day parts warranty on coin acceptors, bill acceptors and control boards. As always, our service and parts support is available, including a video library, parts and service manual and more.

Vending.com wants to ensure that you are on track with how you want to grow your vending business so that your business will be a success. That is why we offer used vending machines that do not stretch your budget too thin. Contact us at 855-929-1131 to find out more.

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Sani-Center PPE Vending Machine: Keeping Your Customers Safe

Customers crave safe and easy access to the products they need. This could be laundry detergent from a Laundry Center or a microfiber towel from an Auto Vend Plus+ Car Wash Vending Machine. To help provide a safe experience for consumers, Vending.com is proud to introduce the Sani-Center and Sani-Center Plus PPE Vending Machines. 

The Sani-Center PPE Vending Machines limit face-to-face interaction by safely dispensing cleaning supplies, medical masks, hand sanitizers, wipes and more to customers. The Sani-Center PPE Vending Machine offers up to 25 unique selections and is ideal for space-constraining locations, while the Sani-Center Plus PPE Vending Machine offers up to 34 unique selections for customers to choose from. 

The Sani-Center PPE Vending Machine offers a number of features that allow your customers safe access to supplies they need while generating revenue for your business. With configurable flex trays, you can offer products of various shapes and sizes including gloves, face masks and disinfecting wipes. 

One of the biggest benefits of having a Sani-Center PPE Vending Machine business is the capability for customers to pay for their items through a cashless card reader or a mobile payment platform. This feature limits the spread of harmful viruses through cash and coins. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, dollar bills and coins present a transmission risk for some infectious diseases. Keep customers safe by giving them the ability to pay via debit cards, credit cards and mobile wallets, such as Apple Pay and Google Pay.

In order to increase your vending machine sales and make your machine stand out by adding a custom graphic wrap to your vending machine. You have the ability to brand your business or add a design that is meaningful to your location. 

Generate revenue for your business while meeting consumer demand with safety and PPE products. Owning a Sani-Center PPE Vending Machine business gives you that freedom. Click here to find out more about the Sani-Center PPE Vending Machine or call us at 1-800-548-1982.

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Introducing the New MarketOne Cold Food & Drink Vending Machines

By ensuring you are up to date with the latest in vending technology, you are putting yourself in the best position to stay competitive within the vending industry. This could be by staying up to date with the latest payment acceptance software or by purchasing the best machines. Our new addition of MarketOne Vending Machines ensures you will be top of mind in the vending industry. We have recently added six new vending machines to our line and will be introducing them to you. The first two we will introduce are the MarketOne 5W Cold Food & Drink Vending Machine and the MarketOne 3W Cold Food & Drink Vending Machine.

The MarketOne 5W Cold Food & Drink Vending Machine is the perfect vending machine for any high-traffic location. It offers up to 60 selections of refrigerated food, snacks and cold beverages with various package sizes and form factors including boxes, cans and bottles, for your customers to choose from. Additionally, the MarketOne 5W Cold Food & Drink Vending features a large merchandising window to provide for maximum product visibility.

While the MarketOne 3W Cold Food & Drink Vending Machines has a smaller footprint, it still packs a punch with a sleek style and design. Consumers have the ability to choose from up to 36 refrigerated food and cold beverage options. It has the capability of vending a range of products of various package sizes and form factors, all from one machine.

Customers crave a vending “experience.” MarketOne Cold Food & Drink Vending Machines give them just that by being fully Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant. Additionally, these machines come fully equipped with enhanced LED lighting, providing your customers with maximum product visibility. Finally, thanks to iVend, products are guaranteed to vend to your customers every time. If a product does not vend correctly the first time, your customer will have the opportunity to try again or vend an entirely new product.

A standard feature on the MarketOne Cold Food & Drink Vending Machines is a 3.5” full-color display. This feature enables you to display pricing information and nutritional information in compliance with the FDA’s Calorie Disclosure Rule. Update this feature to a 7” full-color touch screen to offer a shopping cart mode to purchase up to three items in one transaction, with product browsing capability and advertising options for static and video content.

Finally, you will never have to worry about losing out on sales again due to payment acceptance issues with the MarketOne Cold Food & Drink Vending Machines. These machines come standard with a bill acceptor for $1-20 and PayRange, a leading mobile payment system. It allows users to load money directly into the app and pay from their mobile funds. Additionally, an optional Greenlite cardreader can be added, which enables customers to pay with credit/debit cards and mobile wallets.

Stay at the top of the vending industry with the latest in vending technology. For more information about the MarketOne Vending Machines, give us a call at 1-800-548-1982.

Posted on | by Phil Masters

Introducing the New MarketOne Snack & Cold Drink Vending Machines

By ensuring you are up to date with the latest in vending technology, you are putting yourself in the best position to stay competitive within the vending industry. This could be by staying up to date with the latest payment acceptance software or by purchasing the best machines. Our new addition of MarketOne Vending Machines ensures you will be top of mind in the vending industry. We have recently added six new vending machines to our line and will be introducing them to you. Previously we introduced the MarketOne 5W Cold Food & Drink Vending Machine and the MarketOne 3W Cold Food & Drink Vending Machine. Now, let’s dive into the MarketOne 5W Snack & Cold Drink Vending Machine and the MarketOne 3W Snack & Cold Drink Vending Machine.

The MarketOne 5W Snack & Cold Drink Vending Machine is the perfect vending machine for any high-traffic location. It offers up to 60 selections of refrigerated food and cold beverage products with various package sizes and form factors including boxes, cans and bottles, for your customers to choose from. Additionally, the MarketOne 5W Snack & Cold Drink Vending features a large merchandising window to provide for maximum product visibility.

While the MarketOne 3W Snack & Cold Drink Vending Machines has a smaller footprint, it still packs a punch with a sleek style and design. Consumers have the ability to choose from up to 36 refrigerated food and cold beverage options. It has the capability of vending a range of products of various package sizes and form factors, all from one machine.

Customers crave a vending “experience.” MarketOne Snack & Cold Drink Vending Machines give them just that by being fully Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant. Additionally, these machines come fully equipped with enhanced LED lighting, providing your customers with maximum product visibility. Finally, thanks to iVend, products are guaranteed to vend to your customers every time. If a product does not vend correctly the first time, your customer will have the opportunity to try again or vend an entirely new product.

A standard feature on the MarketOne Snack & Cold Drink Vending Machines is a 3.5” full-color display. This feature enables you to display pricing information and nutritional information in compliance with the FDA’s Calorie Disclosure Rule. Update this feature to a 7” full-color touch screen to offer a shopping cart mode to purchase up to three items in one transaction, with product browsing capability and advertising options for static and video content.

Finally, you will never have to worry about losing out on sales again due to payment acceptance issues with the MarketOne Snack & Cold Drink Vending Machines. These machines come standard with a bill acceptor for $1-20 and PayRange, a leading mobile payment system. It allows users to load money directly into the app and pay from their mobile funds. Additionally, an optional Greenlite card reader can be added, which enables customers to pay with credit/debit cards and mobile wallets.

Stay at the top of the vending industry with the latest in vending technology. For more information about the MarketOne Vending Machines, give us a call at 1-800-548-1982.

By ensuring you are up to date with the latest in vending technology, you are putting yourself in the best position to stay competitive within the vending industry. This could be by staying up to date with the latest payment acceptance software or by purchasing the best machines. Our new addition of MarketOne Vending Machines ensures you will be top of mind in the vending industry. We have recently added six new vending machines to our line and will be introducing them to you. The first two we will introduce are the MarketOne 5W Cold Food & Drink Vending Machine and the MarketOne 3W Cold Food & Drink Vending Machine.

The MarketOne 5W Cold Food & Drink Vending Machine is the perfect vending machine for any high-traffic location. It offers up to 60 selections of refrigerated food, snacks and cold beverages with various package sizes and form factors including boxes, cans and bottles, for your customers to choose from. Additionally, the MarketOne 5W Cold Food & Drink Vending features a large merchandising window to provide for maximum product visibility.

While the MarketOne 3W Cold Food & Drink Vending Machines has a smaller footprint, it still packs a punch with a sleek style and design. Consumers have the ability to choose from up to 36 refrigerated food and cold beverage options. It has the capability of vending a range of products of various package sizes and form factors, all from one machine.

Customers crave a vending “experience.” MarketOne Cold Food & Drink Vending Machines give them just that by being fully Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant. Additionally, these machines come fully equipped with enhanced LED lighting, providing your customers with maximum product visibility. Finally, thanks to iVend, products are guaranteed to vend to your customers every time. If a product does not vend correctly the first time, your customer will have the opportunity to try again or vend an entirely new product.

A standard feature on the MarketOne Cold Food & Drink Vending Machines is a 3.5” full-color display. This feature enables you to display pricing information and nutritional information in compliance with the FDA’s Calorie Disclosure Rule. Update this feature to a 7” full-color touch screen to offer a shopping cart mode to purchase up to three items in one transaction, with product browsing capability and advertising options for static and video content.

Finally, you will never have to worry about losing out on sales again due to payment acceptance issues with the MarketOne Cold Food & Drink Vending Machines. These machines come standard with a bill acceptor for $1-20 and PayRange, a leading mobile payment system. It allows users to load money directly into the app and pay from their mobile funds. Additionally, an optional Greenlite cardreader can be added, which enables customers to pay with credit/debit cards and mobile wallets.

Stay at the top of the vending industry with the latest in vending technology. For more information about the MarketOne Vending Machines, give us a call at 1-800-548-1982.

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Frozen Food Month

March is Frozen Food Month, but at Vending.com, we celebrate frozen food everyday with our AB Frozen Food Vending Machine. With best-in-class energy efficiency, this merchandiser is the perfect machine to deliver frozen meals, sandwiches and desserts to your employees to help them power through a day at the office. 

The AB Frozen Food Vending Machine offers 28 standard items and has a capacity of up to 320 items. It has the capability to vend a variety of frozen packages including sandwiches, desserts and even entire meals. These frozen food options have the ability to provide employees with breakfast, lunch and snacks, so they can perform to the best of their abilities both personally and professionally.

Like many other machines offered by Vending.com, our AB Frozen Food Vending Machine comes with a variety of features in order to ensure employees and additional customers are fully satisfied. This merchandiser features next-generation airflow technology, as well as the latest in electronic controls. It comes fully equipped with iVend Guaranteed Technology, so your products will be delivered, or your customers will receive their money back.

The AB Frozen Food Vending Machine is fully Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ready. It also comes standard with a large keypad and Braille identified keys. This merchandiser ensures that your products are featured prominently with enhanced LED lighting. 

With this merchandiser, you have complete control over all sales and accounting. The AB Frozen Food Vending Machine has the capability to include the Greenlite Credit / Debit card reader, so you never miss out on sales. You will also have the capability to fully track every product like skincell sold, as well as the health of your machine. 

Keep your employees satisfied, full and focused, while celebrating Frozen Food Month with the AB Frozen Food Vending Machine. Read more about the various features of the AB Frozen Food Vending Machine and find out more about our other vending machines by calling us at 855-928-0626.

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The Future of Vending

There are a lot of unknowns occurring in the world right now. Some industries and businesses are thriving, while many, unfortunately, are struggling. While the vending industry is facing some challenges during this time, this is also an opportunity to reflect on how the vending industry and your business and grow and thrive. So, what exactly does the high tech future of vending machines look like? Keep reading to find out.

Touch Screen Capabilities

We understand that not all vending machines have the capability to have a touchscreen device on them. If they can, however, your customers will appreciate the fact that they are safe and easy-to-use. Having a touchscreen also ensures your customers do not necessarily have to directly touch your vending machine. For instance, your customers can use a stylus to purchase the products they are craving. This ensures your customers will have very little contact with your machine.

Cashless Payments

The growth of COVID-19 has led to the growth of digital payments. While the chances of COVID-19 being passed between currencies is very low, many people have grown weary of paying with cash or coins. This high tech vending machine shift does not bode well for vending businesses who only accept cash and coin payments.

By not accepting cashless payments, not only are you not catering to your customers’ needs during this time, but you are also losing out on sales. By integrating a cashless card reader into your business, such as Greenlite, you are putting yourself in the position to increase sales, while giving your customers what they need. Greenlite accepts cashless payments including debit cards, credit cards and mobile wallets, such as Google Pay and Apple Pay.

Provide Your Customers with the Necessities

More than likely, customers are not going to stop craving a candy bar or something to drink. However, many customers, stores, offices and health care facilities are needing products outside of just candy and beverages. Give your customers access to not just the products they want, but the products they need with a PPE Sani-Center vending machine. Fill this high tech vending machine with hand sanitizers, face masks and cleaning wipes to keep your customers and your facility safe.

Things are constantly changing. As a vending business, it is your job to change with it. For more information about touch screen capabilities, Greenlite or PPE vending, contact Vending.com at 1-800-548-1982.

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Breaking Down the State of the Industry Report and What it Means for You

Every year, Vending MarketWatch publishes its State of the Industry Report, which breaks down vending locations, sales and more from the previous year. We are going to break down the 2019 report in order for you to get a better understanding of how your vending business can continue to grow.

Locations

Just because vending machines can be placed anywhere, does not mean they should be placed anywhere. According to surveys conducted by Automatic Merchandiser, the most popular locations to place a vending machine are manufacturing facilities and offices, with 22.1% of vending machines placed at each location. Correctional facilities are the least popular places to place vending machines, with just 2.4% of vending machines being placed there, which is an increase from the previous year. 

What does this information mean for you? This report shows that while offices and manufacturing facilities are still very popular for vending, there may be a lot of potential in less popular locations, such as correctional facilities and military bases. If you are a business owner looking to add a vending machine to your location, contact us to see if your location could support vending equipment.

Cold Beverage

To no surprise, cold beverages still remain at the top of vending industry sales. In 2019, cold beverages made up 22.8% of sales, which is a significant decrease from the previous year. To help support your vending business and sales, Vending.com offers a variety of cold beverage vending machines, which provides your customers with the cold beverages they crave.

A surprise in this year’s report shows that cold beverages do not stand alone at the top of the sales chart. A new category has gained a lot of ground over the past year and shows no signs of slowing down.

Opportunities for Growth – Retail 

Shooting to the top of the product sales category with cold beverages in 2019 was the other category, which includes non-edible items. This category grew from 7.7% to 22.8%. This shows that operators are looking to diversify their vending businesses. 

If you are looking on capitalizing in the retail vending industry, especially amidst COVID-19, check out our Sani-Center PPE Vending Machine. These machines are created to provide customers with masks, sanitizers and more in order to keep you safe.

The vending industry is constantly changing and evolving. To access the full industry report, read the State of the Industry Report here. If you have any questions about how you can grow in the vending industry, give us a call at 1-800-548-1982.

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Simplifying Payment Options for Your Customers

Due to the national coin shortage and vending customers looking to pay for products through a mobile wallet or credit card, many vending businesses must look for other ways to accept payments on their machines. One way to do this is by utilizing PayRange, a leading mobile payment app. This fast and secure app allows customers to purchase products, without carrying around cash or coins.

PayRange, which is a standard feature on our MarketOne vending machines, is a simple app that makes it easy for users to purchase products from your vending machine. Users simply download the app and load money onto the app from a major credit or debit card or Apple Pay, Google Pay or Masterpass. From there, users swipe up to purchase the product or products they desire.

Using PayRange benefits more than just the machine’s customers. It also benefits the machine’s operator. PayRange allows operators to utilize coupons and special promotions to customers, such as the first product free or loyalty points. Operators can build a marketing plan for their business that leads to increased spend by customers. 

As with many payment options, vending operators must have the proper equipment in order to utilize PayRange. This also means creating an account to ensure that they are receiving the money they deserve. PayRange is not free to use, but it does make it easy to help increase sales on your vending equipment and reduces direct contact between your customers and your machine.

Aside from it being a convenience for your customers, providing cashless payment options are a huge benefit to you. Many vending operators have seen an increase as high as 35% on their vending equipment, after adding a cashless option for their machine. Additionally, operators have seen a decrease in operating costs, since many cashless options have reporting features available. By foregoing a cashless option, you are not only doing a disservice to your customers, but to your vending business as well.

PayRange is a simple-to-use app that helps increase revenue on your vending equipment while being easy for your customers to use. To find out more about cashless payment options on your vending equipment, give us a call at 1-800-548-1982 or fill out our contact form.

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Keep Your Employees Satisfied When Your Workplace Reopens

With many Americans returning from work after months of working from home, it is necessary that you keep your employees focused while working in the office. One way of doing this is by providing them with the necessary snacks they need to keep productivity up and keep your employees from leaving the office in search of a snack.

According to Vending MarketWatch, American snack food consumption increased by 8% during the COVID-19 pandemic. People are turning to snacking on their favorite foods to help cope with stress due to financial and health concerns. Additionally, 37% of consumers wanted to make sure that they had sufficient snacks on hand while following stay-at-home orders. 

What do these numbers mean for your employees? While more employees are returning from work, it is crucial you keep them full and focused in order for productivity to remain high. Giving your employees the snacks they crave through a snack machine, such as the MarketOne Snack Machines, will be important. 

Many snack companies, such as Mondele?z International, Frito-Lay and PepsiCo found snack sales increase during the height of stay-at-home orders. Having sweet snacks in your vending machines, such as cookies and chocolate, could help satisfy your employees when they start to crave a snack.

Providing healthy, protein-packed snacks is also important in order to keep your employees more full for a longer period of time. For example, Jack Link’s® has a variety of high-protein snacks and meal replacement for employees to enjoy on the go and during the workday. It is also the perfect option for those employees who crave a salty option, as opposed to a sweet option.

Having a reliable vending machine to dispense these products will be crucial to your employees. MarketOne Snack Machines give your employees maximum product selections. Through its large merchandising window and enhanced LED lighting, products are displayed to their fullest ability. Additionally, it is ADA compliant and features an ergonomic interface, making it easy for your employees to use.

As employees begin returning to the workplace, welcome them back with the snacks they grew to love during the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep them full and focused in order to keep productivity high. For additional information, please call Vending.com at 1-800-548-1982.

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Healthy Vending for Your Customers

No matter where your vending equipment is placed, it is essential that you keep your customers satisfied with healthy to-go snacks and food. Thanks to the National Automatic Merchandising Association’s (NAMA) commitment to a healthier lifestyle, vending machines nationwide will be increasing their healthy food options from 24% to 33% over the next three years. 

In order for a snack to be considered “healthy,” they must abide by the following standards per serving: 

  • No more than 200 calories
  • No more than 240 milligrams of sodium
  • No more than 1 gram of saturated fat
  • No more than 0 grams of trans fat

To ensure you are providing customers with the absolute best to-go snacks and food to keep them healthy, we have compiled a list to help get you started.

Popcorn

As a natural, whole grain food, popcorn is a great, healthy to-go snack food that your customers will love. It contains fiber, magnesium and iron, just to name a few nutrients. Having a high-fiber diet can lead to weight loss, increased heart health and reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes. In order for your customers to fully take advantage of these health benefits, it is best to provide them with plain popcorn that is free of any chemicals. 

Granola Bars

Granola bars are a healthy and delicious to-go snack food that is filled with protein, fiber and micronutrients to keep your customers fueled throughout the day. Granola bars reduce the risk of overeating, as they come in pre-portioned packages. Additionally, they have been found to reduce cholesterol and lower the risk of heart disease. In order to ensure you are providing healthy products, find granola bars that are less than 250 calories, and have less than 10 grams of sugar.

Plant-Based Protein

Protein is an essential part of one’s diet. Protein is used to build and repair tissues. It is also the building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin and blood. In order to give your customers, especially your vegetarian and vegan customers, the protein they need, consider adding plant-based protein into your machines. Some examples of this include Greek yogurt, almonds and peanut butter.

All of these healthy to-go snack foods can be provided within our wide range of snack machines, including our MarketOne Vending Machines. Our fully adjustable trays allow you to provide small snacks, such as granola bars, or bulky snacks, such as Greek yogurt. Plus, with a 10.1” touchscreen display, your customers can have immediate access to nutritional facts, prior to purchasing snacks.

Healthy eating does not have to be boring. Change up the products you supply your customers with delicious and healthy products to promote a healthier lifestyle. For more information, give us a call at 1-800-548-1982.

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89 Years of Vending Experience

Our parent company, The Wittern Group, recently celebrated 89 years in the vending industry. Through this time, we have served customers far and wide and manufactured a countless number of vending machines. We are proud of the progress and innovations we have made thus far, but are anxious to see how our company will grow in the next 89 years. 

As a manufacturing company, we design and engineer products to last many years. Our machines are easy to maintain and have a high level of durability that is backed by an extensive quality control process. We want our customers and our products to be successful and competitive in the vending industry. 

At Vending.com, we provide a number of snack, drink and retail vending equipment to help your business grow. These machines include our Express Combo Vending Machine, MarketOne Snack Vending Machines and Sani-Center PPE Vending Machine. Each machine is manufactured with the customer and operator in mind in order to create a long-lasting presence in the vending industry. Additionally, our vending machines are easy to operate and easy for your customers to use.

Our vending equipment is proudly manufactured in Clive, Iowa in the United States. We offer an extensive line of the finest qualify and competitively priced vending machines created with American ideals, including entrepreneurship and innovation. We are proud of the line of work and quality of equipment when manufacture.

Vending.com and The Wittern Group have accomplished a lot in the past 89 years and we do not plan on slowing down anytime soon. To find out more about Vending.com and our quality machines, call us at 1-800-548-1982.