When One Vending Machine Won’t Cut It: How to Fill Your Building With Food Solutions for Everyone
Office vending machines are the unsung heroes of any office. They’ve been providing convenient calories for generations, and no office would be complete without one.
At InReach, we love vending machines, but we also realize that just having one or two machines in your building might not sufficiently serve your people. There are many other food solutions available today, and a blend of vending machines and other elements is likely to be your best bet.
When you want to upgrade the food services that you present to your employees, InReach is the perfect partner. Connect with us today to learn more and put the wheels in motion on this project.
The Limitations of a Single Machine
There is only so much that can fit inside one office vending machine. It will surely offer some tasty snacks, and if it’s a combo machine, it’ll probably have some drinks, too. This is better than having nothing at all in your building, but it does present some serious limitations.
The variety of the inventory is the biggest restriction. Employees will be left to pick among just a few options. Some people won’t find anything they want in the vending machine, especially if they are looking for options that are fresh or a bit healthier. You may also have some people in the building who have dietary restrictions and aren’t able to eat anything offered in the vending machine.
A Micro Market Can Change the Game
Adding a micro market to your office provides an immediate solution to the issues above. Micro markets can hold far more inventory than even a large vending machine, meaning you can present more food and drink options and satisfy everyone in the building.
There is room in a micro market for many of the same items you’d traditionally find in a vending machine, such as bags of chips and other packaged goods. But you’ll also be able to add fresh salads, sandwiches, and other alternatives. A greater selection of drinks can be carried, as well.
Convenient foods are extremely popular, both in the office and beyond, and micro markets offer tremendous convenience. With an open-concept design and plenty of space to walk around, it’s the perfect place to grab something quickly while heading from one meeting to the next.
Finding the Right Balance
Optimizing the food solutions you offer in your building isn’t about picking which method of food service is “best.” There really isn’t a “best”—all of the available office vending options have something to offer. The magic is finding the ideal blend of features for your business.
For example, you might decide to feature a micro market somewhere near the center of your building. This amenity can be placed where it will enjoy plenty of foot traffic and be convenient for everyone to access during their day.
To augment the micro market, you may decide to place some vending machines in various corners of the building. This will spread out the footprint of where food is available and ensure no one is ever very far from a snack or drink.
A Variety of Convenient Food Solutions From InReach
Successfully serving everyone in your building with food options they will embrace comes down to variety. Some employees will want to visit the vending machines regularly. Others will love what the micro market offers. A few might limit themselves to little more than the coffee station.
With a little help from InReach, you can make sure all of these people have easy access to whatever office vending services they prefer. Drop us a line or give us a call today, and let’s get started!