Sizing the machine to the room
Shift patterns matter as much as headcount. A 60-person site running three shifts uses a machine across 24 hours and will out-sell a 100-person nine-to-five office.
| Site size | Typical setup | Refill cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Under 30 staff | Combination machine (drinks + snacks) | Fortnightly |
| 30–80 staff | Single refrigerated drink machine | Weekly to fortnightly |
| 80–200 staff | Drink machine plus snack machine | Weekly |
| 200+ or shift work | Multiple machines across floors or crib rooms | Twice weekly in summer |
Making the breakroom work for staff
The machine is one part of a breakroom that people actually want to sit in. Position it where it does not block the sink or the microwave queue, leave enough clearance for the door to swing fully, and keep the bin somewhere other than directly beside the delivery bay so the area stays presentable.
Culturally, the fastest way to get buy-in is to let staff pick the lines. We provide a shortlist, the site contact circulates it, and the first fill reflects what came back. People use a machine they helped stock.
What our service actually covers
We manage the breakroom drink offer end to end.
- Machine sizing and positioning advice before install
- Staff product survey and first-fill planogram
- Restocking driven by telemetry, lifted over summer
- Line changes at no cost when something is not selling
- Regular review with the site contact
Frequently asked questions
What drinks sell best in an Australian breakroom?
Chilled water is almost always the top line, followed by sugar-free soft drink. Energy and electrolyte drinks climb sharply on hot-weather and shift-work sites.
Can one machine hold both drinks and snacks?
Yes. A combination machine keeps chilled drinks and ambient snacks in one cabinet and suits sites under about 30 people.
Do you supply healthier options?
Yes — water, sparkling water, no-sugar drinks, juices and lower-kilojoule lines can be weighted as heavily as you want, including a fully sugar-free machine.
Who cleans the machine?
We do, inside and out, as part of routine service visits. The site only needs to keep the surrounding floor area accessible.
Talk to us about a drink machine
Tell us your site, headcount and preferred drinks and we will come back with the best option — free placement, hire or purchase.