# Micro-Market Breakrooms Canteen Provides Refreshment Service Rooms in Public Spaces By Elena Rahman | Published 2022-03-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canteen-1 References: [canteencanada](https://www.canteencanada.com/en/)  [Canteen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odyssey-functional-energy-partners) is reimagining the break room as a place for quality refreshment services. The company provides micro-markets in public spaces like retirement homes, offices, schools, healthcare facilities, businesses, and more. Establishments across Canada are opting for this new breakroom style to spark a sense of collaboration throughout. The company offers beverage, snack, and food vending machines as well as various [coffee and tea options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citavo-hot-beverages). Establishments can upgrade their refreshment services with Canteen''s advanced vending technology. In addition, companies can opt for free snacks and drinks in their Canteen break rooms as well as provide grab-and-go options in an open market concept. The [micro-market options offer app-connected payment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microstore) and tracking customized to the needs of each establishment. Image Credit: Canteen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Micro-market Breakrooms:** Canteen is providing micro-markets in public spaces as a new breakroom style, which is sparking a sense of collaboration throughout. - **Advanced Vending Technology:** Canteen's advanced vending technology is upgrading refreshment services by providing app-connected payment and tracking customized to the needs of each establishment. - **Open Market Concept:** Canteen's open market concept in break rooms, offering grab-and-go options and various coffee and tea options, is becoming a trend among establishments across Canada. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The food and beverage industry can take advantage of Canteen's advanced vending technology to customize refreshment services in public spaces, which include free snack and drink options. - **Healthcare Industry:** The healthcare industry can utilize Canteen's micro-market breakrooms to provide easy access to quality refreshment services for both patients and medical staff. - **Education Industry:** The education industry can adopt Canteen's open market concept in break rooms as a means to foster collaboration among staff and students by providing a communal space for refreshment services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Micro Workplace Cafe Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moments-by-lavazza-professional.md) - [Workplace Smart Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fraiche.md) - [Functional Beverage Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odyssey-functional-energy-partners.md) - [Self-Service Commerce Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-service-commerce.md) - [Refrigerated Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redyref-smart-food-fridge.md) - [Autonomous Micro Markets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micromart.md) - [Operations-Centric Beverage Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-blends-cares.md) - [AI-Powered Fresh Food Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-fresh-food-vending-machines.md) - [Retail Food Preparation Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-eat-2.md)