Vending Solutions

How to Get Vending Machines in the Office

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Thinking About Getting Vending Machines in Your Office?

Are you considering getting a vending machine in your workplace, but don’t know where to start? Luckily, you’re not alone. Until you are at work, thinking about where to get that next snack or beverage, many people do not have vending machines at the top of their mind. You might have questions like: How much does it cost? Do I have to buy a vending machine? Can I pay for my workers snacks? Do I have to pay for my workers snacks?

We’re going to lay out the answers to all these questions below! And as always, we are more than happy to chat via phone (508-697-0800) or email about any other questions you might have.

How much does a vending machine cost?

Lucky for you, nothing! We supply all of our vending machines to businesses for free. You will never pay a “rental fee”, “setup fee or service fee when you choose to make your breakroom snacking space with Take 5 Vending.

Do I have to buy a vending machine?

Unless you want to start your own vending business, the answer is no! We provide all equipment, whether a coffee setup or vending machine, to businesses free of charge. Our business model works because you provide the space to place the machines in, while we make profit solely on what is sold through those machines.

Can I pay for my workers snacks?

Certainly! While a lot of businesses simply bring in vending machines or micro-markets for workers to purchase product themselves, some business owners want to reward their employees through providing free snacks and beverages. This can be done through a few avenues. You could opt for a pantry service where desired snacks are brought to your place of work and placed in “the pantry” of your office, then you are billed for the cost of the snacks/drinks. Another option that larger businesses opt for is the setup of a micro-market. This basically means we create a “mini store” in an area of your business where employees have access to fresh food, cold drinks, and snacks. The micro-market uses a self-checkout system, where each employee can have a preloaded “spending allowance” provided by the business to use on snacks, drinks, and other items in the market.  The last option would be to bring in a vending machine that doesn’t require payment on the front end to your breakroom, then we would retroactively bill you for the items bought from that machine.

picture of a micro-market
Picture of a Micro-Market

Do I have to pay for my workers snacks?

No, absolutely not! Businesses are doing employees a service through providing a breakroom they can obtain snacks from without having to leave the office. Many businesses opt to bring in vending machines or micro-markets and have employees pay for their own snacks as wanted.

How do I get started?!

Please feel free to visit our website at take5vend.com, visit us on Facebook, email us at tfivevending@gmail.com, or give us a call at 508-697-08000 – whichever works best for you! We are family owned and operated and have been since 1980. We are THE ONLY small vending business left in the Bridgewater/Rhode Island/ South Shore area, and truly appreciate your business.

Coffee Vending Machines in the Breakroom

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Are you a Massachusetts or Rhode Island Based Business That Wants Coffee Vending in the Office?

7 out of every 10 Americans drink coffee. Most of those coffee drinkers are consuming 2+ cups of coffee a day. And 62% of coffee drinkers buy a to-go coffee at least 1x per week. Without a coffee supply in your workspace, this leaves workers no option but to leave the area to get their coffee, whether it be before or during work hours. By providing coffee vending options like traditional pot brewers, Keurig machines, or coffee vending machines, you’re not only making your workers live easier, but you’re also saving your business money by cutting costs of working time!

Coffee Service Options for Your Office

No matter what size your breakroom space is, there is a coffee vending service that is right for your business. At Take 5 Vending, we offer coffee pot service, full sized coffee vending machines, thermal pot service, BRIO machines, bean to cup units, Keurig machines, and more! While some of these solutions allow individual cups to be purchased, others permit the business owner to provide coffee to their workers free of charge. Unless you’re already familiar with coffee vending solutions, some of these terms might sound foreign to you. Contact us so we can lay out the options in more details and work together to find a solution that is right for your business’s needs.

Lavazza Brand Coffee Vending Machine

Worried About Crappy Coffee?

Don’t be! At Take 5 Vending we offer some of America’s most loved coffee brands including (but not limited to) Lavazza, Baronet, New England Coffee, Dunkin Donuts, and Starbucks! If you are a big fan of a certain type of coffee, we will do our absolute best to work with you to ensure your coffee service is as enjoyable as possible.

Want Coffee Service ASAP?

Contact us! Whether you want to call us by phone at 508-697-0800, email us at tfivevending@gmail.com , message us on Facebook, or contact us through our website we will get back to you as soon as possible! Unlike other companies in the area, we are family owned and operated, and are proud of the services we provide and hope you will be too!

 

Benefits of a Micro-Market in Plymouth

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Do you wish you could offer your employees something bigger than vending machines in the break room? A micro-market is the perfect solution. It offers a wider range of snacks, beverages, and fresh food in open-front coolers and on free-standing racks. Your break room will become a welcoming space for everyone.

Here are three reasons why you should upgrade your break room with one of our micro-markets.

Flexible Plan of Attack

Each company’s break room needs are different from the time of day employees visit the break room to the room’s layout and physical location. To help meet your needs, we will customize a solution that fits your company.

For example, a neighboring business might be open during regular business hours. But your business might have a second or third shift. It doesn’t matter which shift your Plymouth employees work. A micro-market is open 24/7. It’s accessible to all employees, even those who work the second or third shifts.

Do you have a large break room that serves hundreds of employees? Maybe your company is smaller with limited space, or perhaps it’s somewhere in between. We can customize a plan that works for you. For instance, the layout of your open-concept market will be designed based on your physical space and number of employees. Is your company growing? No problem, your micro-market can grow with you.

Micro-Market Technology

In today’s changing work environment, technology must adapt to meet new demands. Likewise, technology in the break room must also adapt. Our micro-markets include state-of-the-art tools designed to create a seamless experience for your employees.

An important piece of technology is the self-checkout kiosk. Unlike a store, a micro-market doesn’t need a cashier. The kiosk also offers other features such as a touchless checkout process using mobile payment options. It can also share promotional and rewards programs with users.

Carefully placed security cameras help deter theft and keep an eye on the space. In addition, wireless technology helps us track inventory and equipment status. We use the real-time data to keep everyone’s favorite products in stock. The data also helps us figure out when it’s time to introduce new products.

Snacks and Drinks

The main purpose of a micro-market is to offer great-tasting snacks, beverages, and pre-packaged fresh food. Access to delicious on-site choices means your employees don’t have to go off-site for their lunch or coffee breaks. And, as a result, staying on-site creates many benefits, from unplanned team work to increased output.

Part of our job is to make sure your employees have the options they crave, whether it’s the latest energy drinks or specialty waters, the latest snack trends, or delicious fresh food. But don’t forget the coffee service. With most Plymouth adults drinking coffee every day, access to freshly brewed and flavorful coffee or tea is a benefit your employees will love.

For more information about our micro-markets, coffee service, and vending options, please contact Take 5 Vending at 508-697-0800 . We look forward to hearing from you.

Rhode Island Business Looking for Vending?

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Rhode Island Vending

Whether you’re a factory warehouse, sales office, or manufacturing business, your employees have to eat.

Wondering what your options are as far as bringing in food for the office goes? Ordering pizza for the crew might be a tasty treat, but it’s not a practical option for everyday lunch. Going out to pick up take out is nice sometimes, but it certainly can take up more time than that 30-minute lunch break allows. Bringing in vending machines for your Rhode Island business is a great way to ensure workers can eat what they want, when they want to, in a doable amount of time during their working day.

Vending Machines Filled with Food YOU Want

We are a small, family-owned business with a passion for customer service, and we have been since 1980. This means that unlike our big competitors, we are able to communicate with you directly to ensure your needs are met. Whether that means filling an extra 2 rows with Diet Coke for the soda lover in the office, providing more healthy options for your student-facing vending machines, or servicing the business at a certain time – we want to provide you with the best experience possible.

Vending Options that Work for YOUR Rhode Island Business

Are you worried that your office is too small to fit a vending machine? Or that a drink and snack machine might take up too much space? We want to work with you to find a breakroom snacking solution that works for your business and your employees. We have plenty of options, ranging from combo machines to micro markets that can be installed in a variety of spaces.

Worried About Payment Options for Vending?

Let us start off by saying we do not charge to install vending machines. We do not charge to maintain or repair vending machines.

Worried about employees having to carry cash to use vending machines? Don’t be. Our machines are all equipped with digital payment processors accepting debit cards, credit cards, Apple Pay, and more!

Want to provide your employees with free snacks and meals? We can work out options that will allow your business to cover all costs associated with your vending machines or micro market so employees can snack freely and be thankful to their employer for letting them do so!

Give us a call today at 508-558-5033 or send us a message on our website to get started on a breakroom snacking solution for your Rhode Island based office, warehouse, or factory!

 

3 REASONS TO UPGRADE YOUR BOSTON OFFICE VENDING MACHINES

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When office vending machines and break rooms are done right, they can become the heart and center of your company office. After all, the break room is where employees spend their time when they’re not working at their desks. It’s where colleagues go to rest, collaborate, refuel, and get to know their fellow co-workers. With this in mind, it’s easy to see why even small upgrades to an already great Boston break room can go a long way! Therefore, it’s a good idea to create the best break room environment possible. So, what exactly does that look like? For many businesses, that can mean upgrading to high-quality refreshment services and state-of-the-art vending equipment with a new refreshment services provider.

Does your break room have vending machines? If so, then one great place to start is with your Boston office vending service. Contrary to popular belief, the snacks in your vending machine aren’t the only thing that matters! Additionally, it’s the vending machine itself that can make all the difference in customer satisfaction. With modern vending machines, you can trust that your hard-working employees are getting the best break room service. From user-friendly features to cashless payments and a better-looking workspace, here’s why it’s time to upgrade your Boston office vending machines.

MODERN EQUIPMENT LOOKS BETTER

You know that saying, “look good, feel good”? Well, that goes beyond just a person’s appearance! When you create a break room that looks updated and welcoming, workers will be more inclined to take advantage of this useful employee benefit. The truth is that modern equipment can transform the look of your break room. In turn, it makes any break room look well organized and inviting. Not only that, but it’ll provide employees a nice place to wind down and chat between tasks. Therefore, changing your old Boston beverage vending machine or snack machine in order to upgrade your office aesthetic is well worth the effort.

CASHLESS PAYMENT OPTIONS

Nowadays, most people carry little to no cash in their wallets. So, why have an office vending service that’s cash-only? By upgrading to modern vending machines with newer vending technology, you can provide a more valuable break room to your employees. Cashless payment options, such as payments using a credit card or smartphone app, are more convenient and efficient. These simple payment options help Massachusetts workers choose their snack, drink or healthy vending option with ease. Therefore, it ends up saving them time and keeping them on-site during their breaks. It’s just another example of how one small upgrade to your vending services can make a big difference!

MORE ECO-FRIENDLY VENDING MACHINES

More people now than ever are committed to living an eco-conscious lifestyle – and for good reason! What this means is that more people are concerned about the environment. This includes the impact of their daily routines both at work and at home. Therefore, one modern vending machine feature that employees will appreciate is LED lighting. This updated technology makes for a more energy-efficient vending machine that’s just as useful as it is green. It’s a win-win! In addition to eco-friendly vending services, you can take it a step further with compostable utensils and encourage everyone to bring their own water bottle.

So, what are you waiting for? Upgrade your Boston break room today! Find us at Take 5 Vending or give us a call at 508-697-0800.

Warm Food and Vending Machines?! It’s Possible for your Boston Breakroom.

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Vending Machines and Warm Food?

When one thinks of vending machines, they don’t necessarily picture eating a warm meal. What comes to mind is usually a bag of chips or a candy bar, and maybe a cold soda to go with. Although these are nice snack options to have, they don’t necessarily fulfill the hunger of someone who might be stuck at work for 8 hours. With the advent of new vending machine and breakroom technology, there are now ways to enjoy a warm meal at work without having to order takeaway.

Food Vending Machines vs Snack and Drink Machines

Unless you’re in the vending business, thinking about different types of vending machines isn’t probably at the top of your mind. We’re here to let you know that yes, there are more varieties of vending machines than the 2 most commonly used: snack & drink machines. There are coffee and tea machines which offer customers the pleasure of getting a warm cup of coffee how they want it right in front of them. There are combo vending machines that allow an array of items to be placed side by side in one machine. There are food vending machines which allow the entire machine to be refrigerated at a certain temperature or in some cases even allow certain compartments to be refrigerated at various temperatures. food vending machines(Food Vending Machine)

There’s also the option to install a micro-market in your building, which is essentially an unmanned retail space where individuals can purchase food and beverages. Micro-markets can be adjusted to fit a variety of spaces, and can provide free standing freezers, refrigerators, microwaves, and toaster ovens for food to be prepared in.

Fresh Food in Micro-Market Refrigerator Micromarket frozen food in micro-market refrigerator

(Pictures of a Micro-Market)

Why Choose Full Vending Over Snack Vending?

Healthier Options

Traditional snack vending machines don’t have the ability to offer as many healthy options as a full-service vending setup would provide. Through installing a micro-market, or a food vending machine, freshly made sandwiches, salads, and other foods are able to be offered through refrigerated spaces.

Convenience for Employees

Many full-service vending machines offer items that can be considered full meals. When you provide this type of vending service to your employees, they’re going to be far more likely to stay in the building during lunch, which, in addition to being incredibly convenient for them, usually means that they’ll take shorter lunches and increase their productivity. If your machines only offer snacks, then your employees will be more likely to leave your office for lunch.

More Variety Means More Business

People like variety. If your vending machine sells nothing but unhealthy snacks, you’re going to miss out on a huge potential client: the individual who likes the convenience of vending machines but wouldn’t be caught dead eating Doritos. Because of this huge market opportunity, it makes sense to add more variety into your vending machines.

Thinking About Bringing Food/Vending Service to your Business?

Please visit our website Take 5 Vending to learn more about services that we offer. If you would like to get started on a breakroom snacking/food service solution today, contact us at (508) 697-0800 anytime 7am-3pm, Monday-Friday OR shoot us a message on our Facebook page Take Five Vending  

Our service area includes but not limited to the following areas:
Boston, Providence, Braintree, Quincy, Brockton, New Bedford, Fall River, Pawtucket, Norwood, Dedham, Bridgewater and Plymouth.

Healthy Snacks that Sell in Boston and Providence Schools and Colleges

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Healthy Snacks that Sell in Boston and Providence Schools and Colleges

Wondering what healthy snacks appeal to students? With today’s snack regulations, deciding which healthy snacks to stock your schools with is no easy feat. Despite these new regulations, students have shown they will in fact purchase healthy snacks in school. According to a study done by Y-Pulse that surveyed 1,314 consumers, including 177 full-time college students, college students snack more than all other demographics and are snacking at all times of the day. Whether after a long day of learning, before their after-school activities, or during a finals study break, healthy snacks are an important component to student’s everyday lives. 

College Student Snacking

Our goal at Take Five Vending is to ensure students have good quality, healthy snack options that they look forward to eating. Let’s take a look into what healthy snacks are being sold in Boston and Providence colleges and schools. 

Baked Chips – A Great Snack for Schools

Baked chips are a healthy alternative snack to the classic potato chip. Not only are they significantly lower in caloric value and fat content, but their taste doesn’t stray far from the original flavorful bite you’re expecting. Consuming baked chips as an alternative has the ability to leave students feeling less groggy in the classroom, allowing them to focus more on learning. Consider keeping a wide selection of baked snack options in your vending machines, because offering a variety of flavors like Baked Lays BBQ, Sour Cream, Original, and Onion encourages healthier snack consumption among students in schools and colleges. 

Granola & Protein Bars – To Keep the Students Going

One of the more obvious healthy snacks being sold in Boston and Providence schools and colleges are granola bars and protein bars. These healthy snacks are full of vitamins and fulfill student’s hunger with ingredients designed to keep them going throughout their day. There’s a type of snack bar for every different type of student. RX Bars are high in protein but made with as few ingredients as possible. Whereas Kind Bars make a wide selection of whole grain, whole nut, products with varying fruits. All of which are healthy snack options for students. 

RX Bars that are great for students

Beef Jerky – A Portable Treat for Students in College and High School

This simple snack has origins that date back to 1550, yet it remains popular today. Though there isn’t much to it, beef jerky is a healthy snack option that’s low in calories, high in protein, and a great source of vitamins and minerals. Jerky’s portable nature makes it accessible in almost every situation, perfect for a student on-the-go taking snacks with them to class. Most importantly, it’s a healthy option that leaves them feeling nourished and ready to be active.

Dehydrated Fruit Chips – A Healthy Option for Boston and Providence Schools

Getting students to eat fruit has never been easier with dehydrated fruit chips. What’s better than a refreshing piece of fruit? A fun way to eat it! Fruit chips allow students to indulge in the fun chip crunch while actually eating a healthy snack. Students might lean away from eating traditional fruit in school due to the messy nature of it. By supplying them with dehydrated fruit chips in the vending machines instead they have the option to make the healthy choice with no messy inconvenience. Offering items like plantain chips exposes students not only to healthy snacks, but to snacks they might not have been exposed to yet. 

Plantain Chips for Schools

Thinking about stocking your vending machines with healthier snacks? We’d be happy to go over options that work best for your school system whether it be a public school or private college. Contact us at (508) 697-0800 anytime 7am-3pm, Monday-Friday OR shoot us a message on our Facebook page Take Five Vending.

 

    

 

Healthy Beverage Options for Boston Breakrooms

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Not sure what kinds of drinks to supply in your Boston office break room? The best place to start is with healthy and nutritious beverage options. Employees need certain nutrients and energy to keep them productive throughout the workday. Stock your break rooms with items like tea, flavored water, and other sugar-free refreshment options.

Our goal at Take 5 Vending is to keep every employee satisfied through quality break room solutions. So, keep reading below for three healthy drink options to have available in your Boston break room services.

Hot and Cold Tea Options

Tea is an awesome alternative to traditional soda. It appeals to a wide range of people and is a great beverage to sip on anytime throughout the day. In addition, it has a slew of added health benefits. Drinking tea daily can protect heart health, aid in weight loss, regulate blood sugar, help with digestion, and even support overall mental health. These health benefits are a result of the many nutrients, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties found in different kinds of teas. We offer tea service in conjunction with coffee service (in the form of tea bags), and also can provide bottled tea options from brands like Pure Leaf and Lipton in both decaf and regular varieties.

 

Flavored Water and Sugar Free Beverages

Flavored water has become a growing craze over the past decade and for good reason. It offers the same delicious taste, and sometimes carbonation, as soda but with more health benefits. Stocking your Boston vending machine or micro-market with flavored water will also help keep workers hydrated throughout the day. Hydration is a key factor in staying awake and focused during long workdays. If possible, opt for a selection of different water flavors to provide a variety that your employees will love. With brands like Vitamin Water, Polar Seltzer, and more there’s no lack of options!

Kombucha

Kombucha is a fermented tea that has been consumed for thousands of years. It has gained recent popularity for its proposed health benefits. Not only does it have many of the same health benefits of tea (black and/or green tea being one of its main ingredients), but it’s also rich in beneficial probiotics. Advocates say it helps your digestion, rids your body of toxins, and boosts your energy. Many of the popular brands like Health-Ade and GT’s traditionally come in glass bottles, making them a perfect option for your micro-market.

If you’re looking for the best healthy beverage solutions for your office in or around Boston, make sure to contact us at 508-697-0800 or visit us at our website Take5vend.com

Coke vs Pepsi – Which to Put in the Office Vending Machine?

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It’s one of the oldest debates in soft drink history around – the cola wars. The cola wars refer to the long-time rivalry between soft drink producers, The Coca Cola Company and PepsiCo. Whether you’re a casual sipper or a soda fiend, chances are you have a strong opinion when it comes to the Coke and Pepsi battle. The good news is whether you’re a Coke or Pepsi fan, we carry both in our vending machines so there’s no need to fret. What really separates Coke from Pepsi? And when did the so-called Cola Wars start? Read on below to find out.

Flavor

If you ask most soda drinkers the biggest difference between Coke and Pepsi, nine times out of ten the answer will be that Pepsi is sweeter. It’s not surprising Pepsi is sweeter considering it has 2 more grams of sugar per can than coke. While many people describe coke as having a vanilla flavor, Pepsi has more of a citrus tanginess to it. This citrus taste results from citric acid being one of its ingredients. 

The Start of the Coke vs Pepsi Debate

In the early 1980s, the “Pepsi Challenge” emerged as a marketing promotion from PepsiCo. The challenge originally took form in a single blind taste-test.  At malls, grocery stores, and other public locations, a Pepsi representative would set up a table with two unlabeled white cups: one containing Pepsi and one with Coca-Cola. People were encouraged to taste both colas, and then select which drink they prefer. More times than not, people were choosing Pepsi over Coke which Pepsi went on to happily feature in much of their advertising. 

“New Coke”

In response to this, the Coca Cola Company launched “New Coke’ ‘in 1985, a drink with a sweeter taste designed to mimic Pepsi’s success in the blind taste tests. Complaints started filing into the Coca Cola company almost immediately, leading to the phase out of “New Coke” in just a few months after its release. 

In Malcolm Gladwell’s 2005 book Blink, he broke down the difference in taste and how it plays with people’s taste preferences. In his research, Gladwell found that people tended to prefer Pepsi in a single sip test because naturally people are drawn to sweeter sips. That same preference to sweetness doesn’t hold up when someone drinks a whole bottle or can. This is why many users prefer the smooth taste of Coke when drinking larger quantities. Pepsi, in short, is a drink built to shine in a sip test. 

Pepsi and Coke Vending

Can’t decide between Pepsi and Coke? Wondering what bringing in Pepsi or Coke for the office would look like? We’re here to help. With Coke and Pepsi vending machines, drink coolers, and micro-markets the options are endless! Contact us today to get started on setting up your ideal breakroom space. 

Water Service for Boston, Brockton, and New Bedford Offices

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Water Services for Boston, Brockton, and New Bedford Offices

Staying hydrated is key to staying happy during these long, hot summer days. Clean water is the most important beverage you can offer in your Boston, Brockton, and New Bedford break room. Although Massachusetts has some of the highest quality drinking water in the country, many people feel more comfortable drinking filtered water. How can you ensure clean water for employees? You can bring one of our many water service options into the office for everyone!

The Importance of Drinking More Water

When we’re at work, we’re there to do the obvious- work. So why not make sure your employees are on the top of the game when they’re in the office! 

Drinking water regularly during your workday ensures that you feel fresh and energized for improved productivity. Drinking water also helps Improve brain function. The human brain is about 75% water which means that dehydration has a direct effect on its functionality. Effects of dehydration on your brain include decreased alertness, slower reaction times, and reduced attention spans. Keeping hydrated ensures that your brain is firing on all cylinders for maximum effectiveness.

Wondering What a Water Service in Your Business Would Look Like?

When it comes to bringing in water for the whole office, there’s many options. Depending on what your space, size of workforce and budget are, every office might find a different solution that works best for them! Here’s a list of some of the office water services we offer.

-Bottled Water, which can be displayed in a vending machine, micro-market cooler, or pantry-service style.

-Cooler Service, which requires a source of water to plug into in order to filter water to be dispensed. Most commonly, this is the cheapest option. 

-Water Cooler, which we provide 5-gallon jugs of your favorite brands of water including Crystal Rock, Polar, and Poland Springs. This option is great for businesses that don’t have a water line available in their break room space, but still want filtered water.

Interested in bringing in water service for your office? Give us a call at 508-697-0800 or visit our website to leave a message today!