Aug 1st, 2021 Vending Technology News
The dawn of a new era in how US consumers enjoy buying and eating pizza is finally here.

On the heels of a successful 2020 pilot program, Basil Street is announcing some exciting financial news that coincides with the start of a massive rollout of its automated pizza kitchens (APKs) that will see up to 100 units placed across the country by the end of 2021.

Over four billion pizzas are consumed in the United States annually according to IBIS World. Coupled with the rise of the global kiosk market driven by consumer demand for affordable food options on the go, Basil Street is looking to change how Americans enjoy the Italian specialty. Through a patented, automated, cooked-to-order kiosk, and on the heels of a successful 2020 pilot program, the gourmand-focused brand announced today their official Regulation A+ round filing and commencement of their crowdfunding reservation period. 

A new business opportunity which offers consumers a way to remotely advance order safe, fresh, local product delivered through secure lockers or other designated pickup areas is now available to vending and micro market operators. 

Avanti Markets’ SimpliGet system allows operators to set menus and provide food delivery via a seamless shopping experience with other Avanti solutions.  The company also says the system enhances social distancing and contactless delivery. 

According to Avanti, consumers will be able to place their orders on the SimpliGet site using funds from their Avanti MarketCard accounts, with additional payment options being added in the coming months. The company adds that consumers will not incur fees and tips typically associated with other food delivery applications. 

Are you searching for the best method for managing your vending routes? If so, you should consider using Vend IT; iPhone/iPad compatible software, that provides you with instant updates into your vending machine stock levels, maintenance issues, sales figures, and more. 

Having the ability to quickly and efficiently see what’s happening with your vending machines at a moment’s notice is huge. You can take advantage of trends by selling more products that your customers want, while having confidence that your vending machines are running efficiently.

Vend IT also offers you a complete network overview, so you can know what’s happening with your vending machine network. With this app, you will also have an early warning system that will alert you when your vending machines are out of stock, and you can use this app anywhere you have an internet connection. 

Does your business model require you to transport temperature-controlled products? If so, you should consider using Coldtainer, a versatile way to deliver temperature-controlled items. 

Since 1993, Coldtainer has been specializing in temperature-controlled technology that’s made it possible for companies around the world, and across a wide variety of industries, to keep their products at the right temperatures during transport.  

A Coldtainer Success Story 
Conrad’s Confectionery of New Jersey is an iconic bakery that’s been well-known in the Westwood NJ area for its delicious cakes and desserts. 

Faced with the threat of going out of business due to Covid-19, the company invested in a Coldtainer unit and was able to change how they do business, by focusing on delivering orders to their customers in the Westwood area, instead of relying on them to pick up. 

For the first time, The NAMA Show and Coffee Tea & Water will exist side-by-side to deliver the largest and most opportune experience for operators and professionals in the unattended retail and convenience services industries.

If you’re a convenience services operator or professional in vending, micro markets, pantry, office coffee services, foodservice or unattended retail, The NAMA Show will connect you to a powerful network of industry allies to grow your business and service your customers.
If you provide refreshment services including beverages and snacks through office/facility coffee, tea and water equipment, vending machines or micro markets, then the Coffee Tea & Water experience is essential to your success.

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