Vending business - fresh ideas. Overview of unusual vending machines
We present to your attention a selection of the TOP most unusual vending machines from around the world.
1. Sports nutrition machine on demand
Many regulars of sports and fitness halls extend the philosophy of a healthy lifestyle to all its aspects, including nutrition. Therefore, the sale of sports nutrition is a very popular and profitable business in recent years. However, with all the variety, in order to obtain the necessary supplements, consumers either overpay in retail stores, or they have to wait a long time for delivery when ordering online. SuppNow machines are designed to eliminate these shortcomings.
SuppNow is a company founded Armand Farrokh And Nick Cegelski, two young entrepreneurs with a passion for fitness. Their network of vending machines is installed directly in the gyms and offers a variety of supplements to choose from for a specific need (which can be specified using the touch screen) - from a fat burner before a workout, to an energy replenishment after a workout.
2. Car vending machine
In Nashville (USA), Carvana (a new car dealer) has brought car sales to the Internet to grow its business. And customers are offered to pick up new cars from a vending machine.
This excellent marketing ploy allowed the company not only to simplify the order chain for the consumer - from the outlet to the car. But, and introduced a memorable element of the game into the buying process.
The car vending machine is a 5-story building, fully robotic. And getting a new car is no different than buying soda or candy. The buyer receives a special coin, dropping it into the slot-receiver, he starts the issuance process using mechanized manipulators.
3. Vending refrigerators with fresh food
In San Francisco (USA), a Byte Food company has appeared that offers fresh local products for purchase.
Their vending machines are refrigerators stocked with fresh salads, straight juices, sandwiches and other products offered by local shops, cafes and restaurants.
These vending machines are installed in offices and enterprises so that employees who prefer healthy and fresh food do not waste time on their way to work to check in and buy their lunch or lunch. Payment is implied with the help of plastic cards. The life of products is 2 days, so the machine is constantly updated with new products. Byte Food Company constantly monitors the needs of consumers and forms the bookmark of the machine as required by demand.
4. Automatic sale of hamburger sauce
Speaking of business automation, one cannot help but recall the most profitable example of this niche - McDonald's. For example, in Australia, McDonald's launched the automatic sale of its signature Bic Mac sauce.
Since the recipe for the sauce is no longer a secret, more and more fans of this network want to experience the original taste when making hamburgers at home.
With this approach, McDonald's ensures not only a flow of customers (the machines are installed both in the restaurants themselves and within a radius of 40 meters from them), but also an additional PR move.
Since the bottled sauce is sold in a limited edition, this not only causes high consumer demand, but also a surge in the attention of various collectors who collect company paraphernalia.
5. Healthy food vending machine
PepsiCo sees increased demand for healthy eating. Therefore, they have released a new machine that satisfies the demand for this product.
A distinctive feature of such a machine is that it can sell products both separately and combine entire sets in terms of nutritional value. In the PepsiCo vending machine, you can find hummus, orange juice, muesli and other healthy foods.
6. Pizza machine for a night snack
At night, many of us like to snack. And this is not always the healthy food that was presented above. How about a freshly baked pizza?
This machine was created by a French company specifically for Xavier University (Cincinnati, USA). The machine is designed to meet the demand and satisfy the hunger of students at night, when the canteen is closed. It holds up to 70 pizza bases. after payment, you can choose the filling. Pizza is prepared using a powerful convection oven in just 3 minutes. The demand for vending machines is huge.
7. Coffee machine stimulating the 5 senses of a person
Most of us love coffee. And even the process of making coffee causes delight ... one of the feelings.
The Marlow coffee machine from Costa Cofe is able to satisfy all 5 senses of perception. Before getting a cup of freshly brewed coffee and enjoying the taste, the consumer hears the sounds of coffee preparation, sees on the screen the footage of other people enjoying the taste and smells the aromas of freshly brewed coffee. Well, tactile and taste sensations are caused by the cup of coffee itself.
8. Egg-o-mat
Hühnerhof der Motte, a city farm in Haburg, has recently come up with an original way to sell chicken eggs.
They came up with the idea of selling fresh chicken eggs (ecologically clean from outdoor hens) through special street egg-o-mats. 6 eggs in the machine cost 2 euros. The machines are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This innovation proves that the automatic business is ahead of the development progress and is able to open up new niches.
9. Breathalyzer dispenses free condoms
Yes, interesting title, right? An English dating site launched a PR campaign and installed a unique breathalyzer called "Johnny Be Good" in an English pub.
Blowing into the breathalyzer tube, this machine will determine the degree of intoxication. And if this degree lies within the conditions for healthy sex, then the machine will give a free condom. The degrees of intoxication are graded from "On the fun" to "End of the game" - by the way, for the "End of the game" a condom is not required.
This breathalyzer allows you to stimulate the control of your own intoxication. And for a dating site, this has become a great way to attract new members.
10. Book machine
In order to get closer to consumers, BooksActually, a bookstore in Singapore, has designed and installed book vending machines in the busiest places.
One vending machine contains more than 150 titles of books available for instant purchase. Thus, the company offers a classic paper alternative to all kinds of electronic reading gadgets.
Vending business is a very popular way to generate income in our country. And although some vending machines lose their relevance over time, it is impossible to talk about bad prospects for this area of activity. And all this, thanks to the endless variety of vending machines on the market. In addition, new, unique, unusual vending machines are constantly appearing. They are designed to further increase the range of products offered and help entrepreneurs survive even in a highly competitive environment.
Example. You have installed several snack machines. For a while they brought you a good income. But then they could not stand the competition of shops, supermarkets and other machines. Profit began to decline. What should an entrepreneur do in such a situation? Shut down and go into a completely different business? It is not necessary. It is only necessary to change the type of vending machines to a new one, more interesting and promising at the moment. And that's all. The scheme of work of any vending business is approximately the same. Therefore, almost nothing will change.
Today we have prepared for you the sixth selection from around the world. There are seven unique, unusual, interesting vending machines on today's list. You may want to purchase one of these for your business. Or maybe they will inspire you to create an even more unique and useful automated trading machine.
Gift machine from Pepsi
The unique machine was invented by the global manufacturer of carbonated drinks - the company Pepsi. It's not just a vending machine. It is a means of communication between two people. One acts as a giver. The second is as a recipient of a gift. A gift - of course, a can of Pepsi.
The uniqueness of the Be Social machine lies in the process of obtaining a drink. The person who wants to please his friend or relative dials the number of the recipient on the machine, enters a text or video message and pays for the order. The recipient of the gift will receive a message on his phone number with a notification about a free drink, as well as a code that must be entered on the terminal screen. A drink can be obtained from the nearest Pepsi Be Social vending machine.
Cotton candy making and selling machine
Selling ready-to-eat food is great. But it's already too busy. But cooking this or that dish right in front of an astonished client is something new.
The machine from the American company VendEver can not only sell pink cotton candy, but also prepare this delicious and beloved dessert by itself. You just need to pay for the order and start the cooking procedure. The cooking process takes less than a minute. Such machines for cotton candy are installed throughout the country. As a rule, they enjoy the greatest success in cinemas, entertainment centers, and stadiums.
noodle machine
And immediately another vending machine that can cook and sell food. The car is called Ramen Square. And she also knows how to cook delicious food. This time, this is not a sweet dessert, but real noodles. And it's ready in just three minutes.
As the creator of an unusual vending machine, Leonard Kang, admits, he saw the idea in Korea, where such trade is in good demand. Be that as it may, the idea is very, very good. Automated trading of freshly prepared meals could be the future of the vending business.
Vegetarian machine
But the 2bU vending machine, although it sells ready-made food, positions itself as a source of tasty and healthy food. The thing is that among the assortment of the machine there are various vegetarian, kosher and natural dishes.
Moreover, when choosing a particular dish, the machine displays information about it on the display. Here the client can read about the beneficial properties of a particular dish. Such machines are most in demand in schools, universities, sports and medical institutions.
New generation coffee machine
Coffee vending machines are no surprise these days. They are everywhere. The competition is insane. Why no one has thought of a simple improvement of this device before is not clear.
The biggest problem with coffee machines (besides competition) is the taste of instant coffee. Those who drink natural coffee will not come close to such a vending machine. So why not "shove" natural coffee inside? And let everything be prepared in front of the client.
Starbucks was the first to use this idea. They created the Seattle's Best Coffee vending machine, which makes natural flavored coffee. After making the payment, the machine itself grinds grain coffee and brews a fresh aromatic drink.
Machine with face recognition system
Yes, this is not a joke. Such machines appeared in Japan. Unique drinks vending machines have a built-in face recognition system. When a client approaches such a machine, it scans the face, determines gender and age, and, based on the data received, offers the client one or another drink. Here is such an unusual approach to ordinary business.
Machines for young mothers
These machines have been on the market for several years. They are called WeGoBabies. Inside these machines are a wide variety of goods that can be useful to young parents with babies. There are pacifiers, bottles, diapers, diapers, wipes, various creams and much more.
If you have a small child, then you know exactly how often the right item is not at hand at the most inopportune moment. It is for such non-standard situations that WeGoBabies machines were invented. They are installed in the most "necessary" places - in parks, railway stations, airports, shopping centers, etc.
From printing documents to buying a car.
Recently, unusual vending machines for the sale of goods and services have appeared in public places, shopping centers and airports. Some are undeniably useful, some are surprising.
Automatic charger
A mobile charger usually has 12 to 24 connectors for connecting mobile devices - phones, players, PCs. This is enough to cover almost all models of mobile technology available on the market. The client connects his phone to a suitable connector, pays for the service and waits for a certain time until the machine signals the completion of charging. There are also machines with special protected cells in which you can leave your phone while charging.
Where are: Automatic chargers are located mainly at railway and bus stations, educational institutions and shopping centers in major cities around the world. In Russia, there are still very few such machines. It is much easier to visit the nearest cafe, drink coffee and charge your gadget for free.
Instagram photo printing machine
This machine allows you to print photos from your phone or Instagram service on Polaroid paper (3x4 or 4x6 inches). Retro photo lovers get photos that do not get wet or fade.
Where are: Instagram photo printing machines are located at airports, shopping malls and restaurants around the world. In St. Petersburg, a similar device can be found right on Nevsky Prospekt.
iPod vending machine
Airports and entertainment centers have a vending machine where anyone can buy Apple products from the iPod line. There are also the players themselves of different models, and headphones for them, and chargers, and cables. Everything is for real fans of the device called iPod.
Where are: Initially, such machines were installed only in the United States, now they can be seen at airports and shopping centers in many cities around the world.
Gold vending machine
In such a machine, anyone can buy gold coins or bars, and this gold is exclusively 999.9 samples. All products are sold in a gift box, and the price changes constantly, every 10 minutes the machine updates prices via the Internet.
Where are: This machine was installed for the first time in Germany, then in Abu Dhabi. Then the machines began to gradually appear in Europe and the world. They are usually placed at railway stations, airports and expensive hotels.
Google Play game purchase machine
The machines offer users to download various games, some of them shareware. To use the machine, you need to have a smartphone equipped with an NFC module, running Android 4.0 or higher. It is enough just to put the smartphone on a special stand under the screen, the download will happen automatically. A nice bonus is that for each downloaded game, the user receives a symbolic gift - an icon that flies out of the tray at the bottom of the device. Do you need to somehow motivate someone to buy something on Google Play?
Where are: At the moment, such machines are installed only in Japan.
Bicycle rental machine
The Netherlands is the first country where you can rent a bike directly from a kiosk on the street. Bicycles are equipped with radio tags, thanks to which the rental company has the ability to track their movements.
Where are: The first such bicycle rental point appeared in Holland in 2005. Now points are spreading across Europe, there are also automated points for the sale of bicycles.
Smart car vending machine
In Japan, vending machines have been installed that supposedly sell Smart cars, which are so convenient for megacities. In fact, this is just a publicity stunt, the machine only provides detailed information about the car and the conditions for its purchase. Marketers are marketers.
Where are: At the moment, such a machine is only in Japan.
Copy machines
Photocopiers have become very convenient for many people, thanks to which everyone can quickly print a document, make a copy or scan any image. Also, some machines have their own library and people can print from it.
Where are: Such machines are popular in universities and schools, government agencies and business centers around the world. In our time, we stood in gigantic queues to make copies of notes cheat sheets.
In Soviet times, we met only soda vending machines. Today, the vending business is spreading across the planet at an unprecedented pace. In vending machines you can find anything, from food to personal hygiene items. But there are also such goods that, being in a vending machine, will cause at least surprise and a smile. But at the same time they have a place to be and even are in demand!
1. Racomat
Who doesn't love freshly brewed crayfish with a cold beer bottle? In Japan, they came up with vending machines in which you can not only buy, but also catch crayfish yourself.
Such machines work on the principle of "toy", which are in abundance in our country. The main thing is to deftly catch the agile arthropod.
Catching crayfish on the city streets
2. iPodmat
Apple has come up with vending machines where you can buy your favorite iPod brand gadgets. Fans of this brand will find various models of headphones, players, cables, chargers.
iPod fans will be delighted 3. Golden mat
Financial experts never tire of repeating: the best investment of money is in gold. No wonder there is a vending machine at Frankfurt Airport where you can buy this noble metal weighing from 1 to 250 grams. Given that Frankfurt is the financial capital of Europe, you can be sure that they know a lot about gold!
Do you want a gold bar? 4. Marijuanamate
In California, it is legal to sell and use marijuana for medicinal purposes. How does this happen? The doctor writes a prescription and you can legally use the drug. For example, if you are suffering from depression, you can go to a marijuana vending machine and buy the right "dose". Of course, everyone can not buy "weed" in such a machine. To do this, you need to pay for the purchase at the checkout, where you will be given a magnetic card with your thumb print. Next, you leave to swipe the machine with a card, put your finger on the scanner, and only then you get marijuana.
A bold solution for street trading
5. Vegetarianomat
It's not easy for vegetarians! You have to constantly be in search of suitable food. For such a category of people, such a vending machine was invented, in which you can buy only vegetarian products.
And no meat! 6. Ice mat
When it's unbearably hot in Japan, everyone can go to the vending machine and buy packaged ice, which will come in handy in the intense heat.
Would you buy a piece of ice on a hot afternoon? 7. Bicycle machine
In Western Europe, almost all residents moved to bicycles. It can be said that this two-wheeled vehicle replaced cars from the title of the main means of transportation. And those who have not yet acquired a bicycle can rent it from a bike machine. To do this, you need to pay for the rental with a credit card, and the machine itself will count a certain amount of money for each rental hour.
Riding with the wind just got easier 8. Umbrella
It suddenly started raining outside, and you didn't have an umbrella. What to do? The easiest way is to use a vending machine that sells umbrellas. True, as always, according to the law of meanness, in heavy rain you are unlikely to meet such an automatic machine, but during sunny weather you will definitely see an umbrella machine on your way. But what if you ever get lucky?
If the rain caught you off guard... 9. Pizza mat
Pizza lovers will be delighted with the pizza mat. If you love pizza but can't wait a long time at a pizzeria, use the vending machine. Its essence is simple. You pay for the order, and after only 2 minutes you get a fragrant hot pizza. The only drawback of the pizza mat is the limited number of types of pizza - only 3 options. And the quality of the product remains in doubt.
Your order will be ready in just 2 minutes! If you think that one of the above ideas has a chance to become popular in Russia, leave your comments below. Let's discuss unusual options for vending machines together.
Russian entrepreneurs have been actively developing the industry since the 90s of the 20th century. Since the end of the 19th century, American and Japanese vending machines have been selling a wide variety of goods: from cigarettes to underwear. To date, at least one in five retail products are sold in these countries through vending machines.
Typical devices for automated trade in the post-Soviet space were not very diverse: basically, they were devices for selling carbonated drinks and snack products.
Currently, in Russia, automated business has entered a new round of development, and the moneymaker factory brings to your attention an overview of ten new products in the field of vending.
In Russia, the vending business is gaining momentum every year. As the survey data show (see Fig. 1), the domestic consumer is ready to buy from vending machines, and not only the usual coffee and snacks.
Where there is demand, there is usually supply. And modern manufacturers offer vending novelties to business owners. This is done in order to reach a larger consumer audience and increase competitiveness.
Thus, when asked about their readiness to buy goods from vending machines, 12.5% of the Muscovites surveyed answered that they were ready; 47.5% are ready to buy if the vending machine is conveniently located; 21.6% - prefer to go to the store; 5.3% found it difficult to give an answer.
Goods that survey participants are ready to buy in vending machines: 18.9% - foodstuffs; 26.9% - soft drinks; 17.7% - personal hygiene products; 8.3% - dairy products; 10.6% - confectionery; 16% - household goods; 1.7% - other.
Development trends and innovations in the vending business market in 2016
VendExpo is an annual international exhibition of self-service systems and vending technologies, where domestic and foreign companies in the industry present not only automated devices, components, ingredients, but also the latest developments in the vending industry.
According to the data obtained as a result of a survey of representatives of key industry companies that took part in the exhibition, the following trends in the development of the vending business in 2016 were noted:
- Against the backdrop of the positive growth dynamics of the industry as a whole, there is an increase in the cost of imported equipment, components and ingredients, in connection with which many vendors are interested in cooperation with domestic manufacturers;
- despite the fact that during the crisis purchasing activity in general decreased, the general willingness of the consumer to make purchases through vending machines increased;
- vending business, according to experts, not related to food products will feel more comfortable compared to grocery business;
- representatives of the advertising business are beginning to actively use vending machines for marketing purposes - they apply images to the device body or broadcast videos on built-in monitors.
Among the innovations at the exhibition were presented:
- mobile payments from Unicum and Vendi;
- NFC technologies from Master Card;
- built-in module for payment by bank card from "Terminal Technologies";
- an updated line of coffee machines, a module for interactive management of a vending store from Vavilon Vending Group;
- for the first time at the exhibition, the cellular universal machine ELEMENT was presented by VendShop
- disposable tableware from the company "Pharmacy";
- healthy food vending;
- new product solutions for sale through coffee machines - kissels, cold cocktails and others;
- the debutant of the exhibition was the apparatus that prepares pancakes itself - "Blindozer", about it, as well as other novelties, are described below.
The domestic manufacturer of vending equipment and components for it, Vendprom LLC (Vendshop), an exhibitor, offers ready-to-use vending machines. Tatyana Shubina, the company's public relations specialist, in her interview spoke about the equipment produced, including unusual vending machines, as well as about the prospects for the development of the industry during the crisis.
New from Vendshop
Automatic locker ELEMENT SAFE
Such vending machines do not require investments in the purchase of goods or ingredients for their preparation. Cells are designed to store personal belongings. It is advisable to install them in public places: on beaches, in swimming pools, gyms. Automatic cameras are convenient in that to leave things in a cell, it is enough to enter a digital code, that is, there is no need to carry the key to the cell with you and there is no chance of losing it.
The cost of equipment without additional functional modules is 124,000 rubles.
Electronic cigarette vending machine SM 6367
Due to the ban on smoking in public places, electronic cigarettes and vaporizers have become very popular. It is not surprising that vendors have also become interested in this product. As practice has shown, sales of electronic cigarettes from a vending machine are not inferior to sales in stores. The manufacturer of this equipment offers branding of the machine with logos of electronic cigarette manufacturers and taking into account the wishes of the buyer, as well as a choice of body colors.
The price of the basic configuration is 174,237 rubles.
Vending machine selling flowers, toys and souvenirs ELEMENT
In such vending machines, you can sell any piece goods: flowers, toys, hygiene items, perfumes, souvenirs. This is convenient because in the event of a drop in demand, with a small minimum investment, you can re-profile the direction of the business. Or, taking into account the seasonality of consumer demand for certain goods, change their appearance. For example, on the eve of March 8 and September 1, sell flowers, and before the New Year - gifts or Christmas tree decorations.
For the display of goods, special cells are provided in it, like a storage room. The principle of operation of the machine: the buyer deposits money - the door of the corresponding box opens.
A competent choice of installation site will reduce competition to almost zero.
You can buy the device at a price of 158,000 rubles.
Gold sticker vending machine SM 6367
Another unusual product that can be sold through the machine is gold stickers with various designs that can turn simple items into exclusive ones. Stickers are designed to decorate personal items: gadgets, covers, key chains, household appliances, cars and any other flat surfaces. Those who like to show their individuality will like such mini-accessories.
The cost of the basic configuration is from 174,237 rubles.
Sushi and roll vending machine SM 6367
Japanese restaurants and cafes, as well as mini-shops for the production and delivery of sushi and rolls, have firmly established themselves on the Russian market and are wildly popular. It is interesting that Asian delicacies loved by many can be sold through the machine. There is no need to waste time waiting for preparation or delivery. And the bright design of the vending machine case attracts connoisseurs of Japanese food.
The cost of the device is from 850,000 rubles.
Melt water is the most useful "A unique apparatus for the production and sale of melt water Tal-Tal"
A patented model of a fully automated vending machine, which itself prepares melt water using the correct technology and sells it. Productivity - 70 liters of melt water per day. Equipped with anti-vandal housing, built-in refrigeration module, touch interface, advertising monitor.
The cost of equipment is from 580,000 rubles.
Cleanliness is the key to health Clean Touch
The machine is designed for installation in public toilets: restaurants, cafes, beaches, train stations. It consists of two parts: a payment receiver, which is mounted on the wall and a toilet seat, located on the toilet bowl, covered with a disposable film. Provides the opportunity to comfortably and safely visit public restrooms.
The cost of the device is 40,000 rubles.
Clean water is great Aquatic purified drinking water vending machine
Tap water in cities leaves much to be desired. More and more people are ditching tap water in favor of purchased water. Therefore, the installation of vending machines for the sale of purified water will solve the problem of residents of large cities and will allow vendors to make excellent profits. The main advantage of the machine is the huge savings on the purchase of ingredients for vending. The equipment is simply connected to the water supply and does not require the purchase of ingredients, since thanks to the reverse osmosis system, the most powerful water purification occurs.
The cost of the machine is from 120,000 rubles.
The main thing is not to forget that in any business, and vending is no exception, the right approach to its organization ensures the maximum percentage of success.
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