Streamlining Operations & Reducing Costs with a Micro Market
06 January 2025
Transforming the workplace beyond the office
For facility managers, sourcing high-quality coffee and catering through a dependable supplier can be challenging. With a diverse workforce and ever-evolving work patterns, meeting the demands for healthier, high-quality food and beverage options can feel overwhelming. A Micro Market addresses these issues by offering a wide range of healthier food selections and quality coffee, with the convenience of a 24/7 self -serve Micro Market solution.
Read on for our short guide on how Micro Markets can help you simplify your operations and improve the well-being of staff whilst increasing your business’s margin.
How can Micro Markets reduce operational complexity and increase profit in your workplace?
01
Reduce Complexity
With cashless payments and automated management, Micro Markets are fitted with smart technology that tracks when a product is purchased, meaning there is no need for manual cash handling. The un-attended retail environment also reduces operational complexity with lower overheads and reduced people management.
Real time tracking ensures products are restocked when running low and reduces the stress of manual stocktaking and ordering.
02
Reduce Costs
The ability for Micro Markets to be unattended means less staff intervention is required, resulting in less ongoing overheads for the business.
Micro Markets also allow for the adjustment of product offerings based on real-time sales data, ensuring only the most in-demand items are stocked, reducing the costs associated with overstocking and wastage.
03
Increase Employee Spend
Micro Markets cater to a variety of food and drink options, offering a wider selection than traditional vending machines. From frozen meals and freshly-made sandwiches to convenience items and coffee machines, employees have more choices to choose from leading to higher spend per transaction. On average, consumers spent 33% more at Micro Markets then at a vending machine*.
*Cantaloupe 2024
04
Grow Margins
The average profit in the traditional vending machine is 1.15%, compared with 17% within a Micro Market solution^. This is based on the increased variety and quality of food and drink that these offer in comparison.
^FastCasual 24
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