Simpl Snacks – FAQ
Not sure if your business needs vending machines or have other questions? Let us help! While a 30-minute consultation at your business will likely be needed to better understand what specific machines/products will work best, this FAQ page attempts to answer other questions we routinely field.
Please head to our Contact page to book a consultation or our Services page for an overview of the process if you would like to learn more.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
There is no cost to your business for Simpl Snacks to place and maintain a machine. Snack and drink machines vary in their cost depending on the functionality, age and size. Some new machines can run over $10,000, while refurbished machines may range from $3,000-$5,000. Most important for businesses that work with Simpl Snacks there is no cost to you. If you are interested in purchasing or leasing a machine from Simpl Snacks, feel free to u003ca href=u0022https://www.simplsnacks.com/contact-us/u0022 data-type=u0022pageu0022 data-id=u0022120u0022u003eContact usu003c/au003e.
Nope. Vending machines can be quite heavy (u003e700lbs) – our movers and staff will have all the equipment necessary to properly and safely install the machine in your facility. Typically, vending machines require a standard, grounded electrical outlet (115 volts) so no need to hire an electrician. Speaking of electricity, did you know a vending machine typically requires 4kWh per day to run… that’s a negligible cost particularly considering the value it adds to your business.
Our goal is to keep it all as simpl as possible for you! Simpl Snacks handles restocking drinks and snacks, and whatever else may be useful to place in the machine for your employees and customers. Our remote monitoring software allows us to stay on top of inventory needs. We will periodically check-in with your teams to ensure the selections still make sense over time.
We certainly hope not! Our machines have real-time inventory management systems on place so we can see what products are selling. The more frequently products sell, the more often we will restock the machines. Should a situation arise where a refill is needed more promptly, please don’t hesitate to u003ca href=u0022https://www.simplsnacks.com/contact-us/u0022 data-type=u0022pageu0022 data-id=u0022120u0022u003eContact Usu003c/au003e.
We typically focus on businesses that receive u0022foot trafficu0022 of at least 50 people per day. This can be a business with ~50 employees in a facility. However, if your business has a smaller employee footprint and steady client traffic, there may still be sufficient demand. We are happy to sit down and perform a site assessment to better understand how we can help.
Vending machine sizes vary – and depending on the specific needs of your business it’s hard to say exactly the space you will need. A single drink machine is a different request than three snack machines and a coffee station. Part of our initial consultation includes a measurement and assessment of the placement area to ensure proper space. On average, a vending machine dispensing snacks is typically 72”H x 39”W x 33”D. You will also need adequate space around the machine for proper ventilation, allowing the door to be opened for restocking and access to an electrical outlet.
This is a great time for healthy vending with a wider range of selections and available options. Everyone has someone near and dear to their hearts that may have to focus their diet in certain ways – or may choose to do so just to be healthier. We can help! We can offer selections that may be more friendly choices for customers such as gluten-free, nut-free or diabetic-friendly snack and drink options. Our selection lists offer more details on the available choices.
The average placement time is ~3 weeks (u003ca href=u0022https://www.simplsnacks.com/services/u0022 data-type=u0022pageu0022 data-id=u0022761u0022u003esee our Services page for more detailsu003c/au003e). We want to ensure we place the right machine in the right spot for your business. If you require a faster turnaround time, please reach out today
Sad but true – many of us keep it simpl and use cards or even contactless options (e.g. ApplePay). The days of collecting loose change may be in the past, and with Simpl Snacks machines you don’t need to dust off those old coins to get a fresh snack and drink. Our machines are equipped with standard credit card readers and also capable of using contactless payment options. While there will still be bill and coin accepters on the machines, we want to make it simpl for the users..
While we primarily focus on placing vending snack and drink machines with a full-service restocking plan, we can help provide leasing options for vending machines if you are interested in handling restocking and payment on your own.
We feature a range of different machines, which should be able to accommodate your company’s specific needs. As part of the site inspection, we will get a better sense of what would be better suited for specific locations.
Interested? Get a FREE vending machine for your business!
Don’t let your customers stay hungry – contact us to learn more about how we can provide free vending services to your business. Visit our Services page to learn more about the placement process.