Over the years, vending machines have gone from strength to strength, and they’re not slowing down any time soon.
Custom vending machines are an excellent way to promote a business and engage with customers. They can also help to boost sales and increase brand awareness.
There are many different types of custom vending machines available, so you can find one that fits your business’s needs.
Orange Juice Vending Machines
Orange juice is a popular drink, especially during the summer. Luckily, there are plenty of vending machines that sell this refreshing drink in public places.
One example is Vingoo, which specializes in freshly squeezed juice made with fresh oranges and no water, sugar or additives. It's set up in locations such as malls, subways and airports to make it easy for consumers to get their daily fix of fresh pressed juice.
The juice is prepared through a squeezing process that only touches the inside of the orange, so it's a healthy alternative to traditional sweet drinks. The juice is then poured into cups for immediate consumption. The machine also features a remote telemetry system that allows the operator to monitor sales statistics, material usage and more from anywhere.
Snack Vending Machines
A vending machine that dispenses snacks is a popular type of custom vending machine. Its simple design and versatility make it a great option for businesses of all sizes.
Snack vending machines typically have a keypad where customers can select their desired snack or beverage. Once selected, a central computer determines which product is inserted and releases it.
Depending on the product, the machine may have a mechanical device or metal coil that rotates to release the product. A line of laser beams at the bottom of the machine indicates whether the product has been released.
Snacks are the second most profitable category of products offered in vending machines. They are an essential part of a well-stocked vending machine, providing employees and customers with a variety of treats to eat during the day.
Food Vending Machines
Food vending machines are an excellent choice for business owners who want to provide snacks and drinks in a unique way. Vending machines are often designed with eye-catching graphics and stereo sound to attract customers.
Depending on the product, vending machines have a keypad or display that allows customers to make selections, and they have trays to secure products until dispensed. They also have coils or pickers that activate when a customer inserts payment, grabbing the product and dropping it into the vending slot.
Many of these vending machines accept cash, credit or debit cards for payment. They may also have a card reader for contactless payments.
Drink Vending Machines
Drink vending machines are a great way to make money on snacks and drinks. They can be placed in a variety of locations, including school cafeterias and provender, so you can target specific markets for the best profit.
Many drink vending machines offer a variety of sodas and other soft drinks, and some also sell bottled water or other healthy beverages. These options are a good choice for customers who don’t want to consume a lot of sugary products.
Drink vending machines are operated by a computer that scans the coin or bill you insert and selects which beverage is available. This can be done by a mechanical device or an automated spiral arm, and if the machine has a credit card acceptor, it’s often programmed to automatically charge your credit card.
Prize Vending Machines
Prize vending machines can be a fun way to enhance your customers’ experience. They can also make your business stand out from competitors by offering unique or unexpected prizes.
For example, when Target worked with MullenLowe and MKG on a “Dance for Treats” activation, guests could snap a photo of themselves dancing and score a full-size Favorite Day product. The machine also incorporated an augmented reality-enabled photo booth.
You can build your own toy vending machine that sorts coins, dispenses candy or other small prizes and doubles as a coin bank. The interactive coin track area lets you make the coins perform cool tricks and stunts. You can even use it to learn about gears, gravity, forces, motion, collisions, and simple math lessons with money.
