A vending cooler looks like a shop fridge but opens after payment. It holds products that would not fit an ordinary machine.
A vending cooler mainly holds chilled products: sandwiches, wraps, salads, heat-up meals, dairy, drinks, and fruit. The customer pays by card or phone, opens the door, picks items, and closes it, and the system charges only for what was taken. The format suits places where people need a full meal.
Typical range
- Sandwiches and wraps.
- Salads and meals.
- Yogurts and milk drinks.
- Drinks and water.
- Fruit.
How buying works
Pay, open, choose, close. The cooler recognizes what was taken, and the customer gets a transaction confirmation per the operator's system.
Who it suits
Offices, workplaces, hotels, and places with no canteen. The page on vending coolers (publisher's site) has examples.
FAQ
Does a vending cooler take cash? Usually it is cashless. Check the device's signs.
Can I put an item back? Yes, before closing the door – ideally in the same spot.