Smart vending machines are arriving in Melbourne workplaces
Smart vending is an established model overseas, with a large number of machines deployed globally. It is now arriving in Melbourne, and Smart Market is bringing the model to local workplaces.
A model already established overseas
Smart vending has been running in workplaces overseas for years, with a large number of smart fridges and AI-powered vending machines deployed across offices, warehouses, gyms and healthcare facilities internationally. The technology has matured, and the free-placement model, where the operator carries the cost and earns from sales, is well established.
Why it's arriving in Melbourne now
A few things have lined up. Tap-to-pay is now standard in Australia, which removes the main friction point for cashless entry. The supply chain for quality ready-to-eat meals has improved, with brands like My Muscle Chef making fresh, high-protein meals widely available. And Melbourne's industrial and logistics sector continues to grow, with warehouses and distribution centres across the western and northern corridors that have large workforces and limited nearby food options.
What Smart Market offers
A fully managed smart fridge installed at no cost to the business, stocked with over 100 products including meals, drinks, snacks and protein options. We handle restocking, cleaning and maintenance. Staff pay for what they take via tap-and-go, and the business pays nothing.
It works particularly well for warehouses, industrial sites, healthcare facilities, gyms and offices where people spend long hours on site without easy access to food nearby.
Getting started
If you're weighing up whether Smart Market suits your Melbourne site, the simplest first step is a conversation. There's no obligation and no contract to sign upfront, and installation is usually two to three weeks from the first call.
Is your site a fit? Around 70 or more people on site on a typical day, whether that's staff, members or visitors, and nothing convenient to eat or drink close by. Machines come in a range of sizes and formats, so get in touch and we'll work out the right one for your space.
Frequently asked questions
Is smart vending new to Australia?
The technology is well established overseas and has recently begun arriving in Australian workplaces, including Melbourne.
Which Melbourne areas do you service?
Metro Melbourne, including the western, northern and south-eastern industrial corridors.
Is there a cost to trial it?
No. There's no obligation and no cost to have a conversation about whether your site is a fit.