• 14. Six Smart Fridge Use Cases & Revenue Numbers from Real Operators
    2024/07/24

    What are smart fridges used for? And how much can they profit?

    Operators use smart fridges to solve many different problems, and therefore achieve varying levels of profitability. In this episode, we discuss different smart fridge applications, including

    • Revenue Generating Microstore
    • 24/7 Food Pantry
    • Pure Amenity
    • ...

    We give a realistic range of revenue numbers based on data from our own clients at FoodSpot.

    Click here to watch this episode on YouTube.

    Have questions or want to reach out? We'd love to chat. Hello@LaunchFoodSpot.com


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  • 13. Five Biggest Mistakes in Smart Vending
    2024/06/11

    Smart vending is fairly new in the United States. In this episode, we discuss the five biggest mistakes operators make in researching, launching, and operating a smart vending solution.

    Watch this episode on Youtube.

    If you have questions about operating a smart vending technology, we'd love to hear from you! You can reach out at hello@launchfoodspot.com

    For more information about smart fridge technologies for your food business, you can visit us at launchfoodspot.com

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  • 12. Dr. Anita Hicks: Food Insecurity in Adult Learners and How to Establish Food Security on Higher Ed Campuses
    2024/02/21

    23% of college students face food insecurity. Many campus programs and resources are being established to help solve this issue but are mostly geared toward undergraduate students. What about adult learners coming back for education after years away?

    Dr. Anita Hicks is the Associate Director of Auxiliary Services at Oakland University and has spent much of her research career studying food insecurity in adult learners. We discuss why food insecurity is prevalent among adult learners and what campuses can do to address food insecurity in this population and the broader campus community at large.

    If you're interested in learning more about solving food insecurity, visit us at LaunchFoodSpot.com or reach out at hello@launchfoodspot.com

    Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/-1QInTW80b8

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  • 11. The Smart Vending Tripod: App, Hardware, Dashboard
    2023/09/02

    In this episode, we discuss how a fresh food smart vending solution needs three components to succeed: an app, the hardware, and a dashboard. We discuss how this looks in a smart fridge operation.

    1. App: You need a brand-forward experience that connects you to your customers 24/7.
    2. Hardware: You need a smart fridge that suits your brand image and unattended retail application (snacks/convenience store items/restaurant quality meals). To compare the 6 different smart fridge companies in the US, see this post.
    3. Dashboard: You need a dashboard that allows you to have full control and visibility over your smart vending solution.

    With these three "legs" stabilizing your smart vending tripod, you can focus on what matters most. Read more about how a smart vending tripod can empower your fresh food operation here.

    Watch the episode: https://youtu.be/LIPHcLhqCAc

    If you're interested in fresh food vending machines, launchfoodspot.com.

    Have questions? hello@launchfoodspot.com

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  • 10. Food Equity - how to fund it with food security and smart fresh food vending
    2023/06/20

    There is an abundance of fresh food in the US – more than enough to end food insecurity – but there's a distribution problem. In this episode, Isaac and Nathan discuss...

    • America's fresh food distribution problem
    • anecdotes of food insecurity
    • the difference between food security and food equity
    • the 3 pillars of food equity
    • how fresh food companies can address shrinkage, contribute to food equity, and increase their bottom line with smart fridges

    Watch: https://youtu.be/nN1_uC40mLU

    Learn more: https://www.launchfoodspot.com/

    Talk to us: hello@launchfoodspot.com

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    33 分
  • 9. Brain Food: A conversation between a neuroscience junkie and professional chef. [3 Scientific Studies]
    2023/05/04

    "Brain food" is a common term thrown around schools and workplaces, but what foods actually improve cognitive performance? In this episode of The Fresh Vending Podcast, a neuroscience junkie sits down with a professional chef to discuss some science-backed principles.

    Isaac Wu and Nathan Downs discuss how, even though different people can see vastly different results from the same food regimen, the literature clearly points to some basic principles that most people can follow to support high cognitive performance.

    Fresh food smart fridges present a solution to be able to offer true "brain food" – high-quality fresh food – 24/7 at the convenience of both creators and consumers.

    If you're interested in learning more about launching a fresh food smart fridge, visit us at LaunchFoodSpot.com or reach out at hello@launchfoodspot.com

    S-U-B-S-C-R-I-B-E to learn more about how fresh food vending is revolutionizing food retail.

    Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/QUCHiQAr3gQ

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  • 8. Third-Wave Vending
    2023/03/01

    Coffee had 3 waves: it started in a can, moved to a cafe, and now it's a craft. We argue food vending has had 3 waves, too.

    In this episode, we distinguish Third-Wave Vending – modern unattended fresh food solutions – from its predecessors. We discuss how this has opened unattended retail up to more operators, from large foodservice firms and mom-and-pop shops to farmers and fishermen.

    If you're interested in learning more about how a Third-Wave vending smart fridge, visit us at LaunchFoodSpot.com or reach out at hello@launchfoodspot.com

    Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/3-_v-kCyZus


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  • 7. Comparing Retail Smart Fridge Technologies
    2023/01/10

    Nathan and Isaac discuss the 6 different retail smart fridge manufacturers in the US. They also discuss what attributes to look for in a fresh food retail smart fridge solution depending on your fresh food business, including size, design, data security, and more.

    Learn more about fresh food microstores: https://www.launchfoodspot.com/blog

    Get in touch: hello@launchfoodspot.com

    Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/NGXSFHN2cFM

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    44 分