Micro Market vs. Vending Machine: Which Is Right for Your Workplace?

Both options give your team convenient food and drinks. The difference comes down to space, traffic, and how much of an amenity you want to create.

Selection

A micro market offers open shelves and coolers with fresh food, snacks, drinks, and essentials. Vending machines carry a smaller, shelf-stable selection in a compact footprint.

Space and setup

Micro markets need a room or corridor and a self-checkout kiosk. Machines need only a wall and an outlet.

Traffic

As a rule of thumb, micro markets fit sites with roughly 75 or more people. Below that, machines and smart coolers usually make more sense.

The bottom line

Start with the space and traffic you have. Many sites in West Valley City, Lehi, and Ogden begin with machines or a cooler and graduate to a micro market as headcount grows. Talk to us and we will size it for you.