What the free food vending machine program includes
Everything needed to get a food vending machine working on your site is covered. You provide the floor space and a power point; we provide the machine and the ongoing service.
Free food machines suit sites with genuine round-the-clock demand. Fresh food has a short shelf life, so we assess foot traffic and shift patterns before committing a machine to a location.
- Machine supply, delivery and installation at no cost
- Restocking scheduled from real sales data, not a fixed roster
- Breakdown attendance, parts and preventative servicing included
- Cash, card and mobile payment acceptance fitted as standard
- No contract, no rental and no minimum term — the machine can be removed on request
Products your free food vending machine can stock
A free food vending machine is loaded with sandwiches, wraps, salads, fresh fruit, yoghurt, sushi, ready meals and healthy lunch options. Before the machine goes in we run a short planogram consultation so the selections match what your people actually buy.
The range is reviewed after the first few restocks. Slow lines are swapped out, popular lines get more facings, and you can request healthier options or remove specific products at any time.
Where free food vending machines work best
This machine suits hospitals, universities, mine sites, 24-hour manufacturing plants and offices without a nearby food outlet. Capacity is chilled cabinets holding 90 to 200 fresh items with health-timer temperature protection.
If your site is smaller or the traffic is seasonal, we may recommend a different machine or a combination unit instead. We would rather place the right machine than pull an underperforming one out three months later.
Machine specifications
- Health timer that locks out sales if the cabinet rises above safe temperature
- 3°C to 5°C forced-air chilled deck for fresh food compliance
- Shelf, drawer or spiral delivery depending on packaging
- Optional microwave station beside the machine
Free program compared with buying
Both options work — it depends on whether you want an amenity with zero admin, or an asset that earns.
| Free program | Buy the machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | Nil | From $1,650 + GST |
| Restocking | We do it | You do it |
| Servicing and parts | Included | Your responsibility |
| Who keeps the sales income | We do | You do |
| Best for | Workplaces wanting staff amenity | Operators and sites wanting revenue |
Frequently asked questions
Is a free vending machine really free?
Yes. There is no purchase price, no rental, no service fee and no lock-in contract. We own the machine, deliver it, install it, stock it and service it. Our return comes from the products sold, so staff simply pay normal retail prices at the machine.
How long does installation take?
Most installations are completed in under an hour once the site is approved. You need a standard 10 amp power point within about two metres and a level floor with clear access.
Who restocks and repairs the machine?
We do. Restocking frequency is based on your machine's telemetry and sales history, and breakdown attendance is included at no cost to the site.
Is a food vending machine food-safe for fresh sandwiches?
Yes. Compliant food machines hold product between 3°C and 5°C and use a health timer that stops vending if the cabinet stays above safe temperature, so out-of-temperature stock cannot be sold.
How often does fresh food need rotating?
Most fresh lines run on a two to four day rotation. Sites with lower traffic usually do better with a mix of chilled ready meals and longer-life snacks.
Want a free food vending machine at your site?
Send through your site details and we will confirm whether your location qualifies, usually the same business day.
