Vending machines for Melbourne offices
Smart Market installs free, fully managed smart fridges in Melbourne offices, stocked with real meals, healthier options and better snacks. Machines can be custom-branded to your office design at no extra cost.
The problem in an office
Food is not far away, it is just inconvenient. Down several floors, out through the lobby, into a queue and back again. Thirty to forty minutes gone for a sandwich, and the lifts do not get faster at midday.
There is a second consideration in an office that industrial sites do not have. The kitchen is client-facing. A beaten-up snack machine in the corner says something you probably did not intend.
What works in this setting
- Ready meals, so lunch does not require leaving the building.
- Good coffee options: iced coffee, cold brew, protein shakes.
- Better snacks: yoghurt, nuts, popcorn, grain snacks, protein bars.
- Sparkling water and low sugar drinks, which move well in offices.
- The classics, because people still want them.
Custom branding
The machine has an illuminated lightbox header and it does not have to say Smart Market. We will brand it to your design, in your colours, at no extra cost. Nexifi did exactly this in their CBD office.
Hybrid teams and return to office
Attendance is mostly won on small daily frictions rather than policy. A stocked machine on the floor removes one, and it is visible to candidates and clients. Some businesses go further and sponsor the machine so their team pays a reduced price or nothing at all. Optional, and worth asking about.
Where to put it
Kitchen or break-out area, near the lift lobby, or the route people take to the printer or the end-of-trip facilities. Somewhere people already pause.
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
Can the machine be branded to our company?
Yes. The lightbox header can be custom-branded to your design and colours at no extra cost.
How much space does it need?
Machines come in a range of sizes and formats. Get in touch and we will work out which one suits your space.
Is it suitable for a client-facing space?
Yes, and that is a common reason offices choose a smart fridge over a coil machine. It is a glass-front refrigerated cabinet and it can be branded to match the fitout.
Can we cover the cost for our team?
Yes. Some businesses sponsor part or all of the cost as an amenity. It is optional and there is no cost either way to have the machine.
Do you service CBD buildings?
Yes. Lift access and a loading dock booking are all that is needed for install.
How can a free fridge actually help get staff back into the office?
Amenities that are genuinely useful every day tend to shift behaviour more than a mandate does. A well-stocked fridge removes a daily annoyance, buying lunch, and doubles as a visible perk when hiring.