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Hot Sandwich Vending Machines

The Toastyfresh AutoServe Offers Patrons a Self-Serve Experience

— October 20, 2022 — Business
The Toastyfresh AutoServe vending machine is an automated self-service food kiosk for convenience store retailers to integrate into their shops as a way to serve freshly prepared fare to customers.

The system is capable of being easily operated by staff or customers and reduces the amount of food handling to a minimum to enhance peace of mind amongst shoppers. The system is capable of crafting freshly grilled paninis, toastys, pastries and more, and boasts an intuitive user interface. The vending machine maintains a relatively compact footprint for easy integration into existing store floor plans.

Sales Director Matt Holman spoke on the Toastyfresh AutoServe vending machine saying, "Toastyfresh helps convenience stores increase their profits and capitalise on additional spend from existing customers. Our genuinely grilled ‘Freshly Toasted for You’ hot Toastyfresh food products means customers can enjoy delicious hot food on the move, every time."
Trend Themes
1. Automated Retail Machines - The use of automated retail machines can be expanded beyond traditional vending machines to provide freshly prepared foods in a self-service experience.
2. Contactless Food Handling - Developing systems that reduce the amount of physical contact required for handling food can help improve consumer confidence in the safety of foodservice.
3. Intuitive User Interfaces - Incorporating easy-to-use interfaces on retail machines can improve customer experience and encourage repeat purchases.
Industry Implications
1. Convenience Store Industry - Convenience store retailers can benefit from incorporating automated self-service food kiosks to increase profits and capitalise on additional spend from existing customers.
2. Foodservice Industry - The use of automated retail machines for freshly prepared foods presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the foodservice industry.
3. Retail Technology Industry - Developing intuitive user interfaces for automated retail machines presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the retail technology industry.
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