How does a pizza vending machine work?

Before diving into the details, there’s a point that needs clarification to fully understand how a pizza vending machine works. The pizza available in the vending machine is the same as that from an artisanal pizzaiolo. For three reasons: same dough, same toppings, same cooking. No pre-made dough or assembly. Now we can begin.

 

 

Supplying the Pizza Vending Machine

First, you prepare your pizzas as usual. You are free to choose the toppings you want, and the vending machine’s oven can be adjusted according to each pizza. We’ll discuss the cooking in detail later in the article.

The pizza vending machine will record the date each pizza is inserted and determine its expiration date. The expiration date can be set when loading the pizzas into the refrigerated chamber.

The temperature of the refrigerated chamber is regulated at 3°C (also adjustable according to your preferences), and a log ensures the traceability of this temperature.

 

Inventory Management of the Pizza Vending Machine

The inventory management of the vending machine is done in the refrigerated chamber.

The stock of pizzas in the refrigerated chamber is managed in the same order as they were loaded. When an order is placed, the pizzas inserted first are served first.

The automatic system optimally manages expiration dates, allowing promotions on pizzas nearing their expiration. This module is fully customizable.

Rest assured, the vending machine automatically blocks the sale of expired pizzas.

The locker management is simplified by a color-coded system:

• Green locker: corresponds to the freshest pizzas,
• Orange locker: for pizzas on promotion (those approaching their expiration date),
• Red locker: for expired pizzas, whose sale is blocked,
• Blue locker: for pizzas in the defrosting phase (sale will be impossible until defrosting is complete).

 

 

Stone Cooking in Less Than 3 Minutes

Yes, the integrated oven in the vending machine performs stone cooking, just like in your traditional oven. For each type of pizza, you can adjust the oven temperature, time, and type of cooking (only the dough or the dough + toppings).

Additionally, there’s a "grill" system to broil your pizzas (you can also adjust the broiling time). The oven’s performance ensures your pizzas reach a core temperature above 63°C. Note that it’s also possible to sell cold pizzas, leaving the choice to the customer.

To test the oven with your pizzas and appreciate the results, contact us

 

Customization of the Vending Machine and Selection Screen

On the touchscreen, customers simply select their pizzas by pressing a button. Within three minutes, a freshly baked pizza is delivered. Additionally, you can customize your pizza vending machine with your restaurant’s colors. 

The front, back, and sides of the pizza vending machine are equipped with a “covering” that respects your visual identity.

 

 

Installation, Maintenance, and Upkeep of the Vending Machine

The pizza vending machines are permanently connected to the maintenance service.

The pizza vending machines are designed to be easily embedded in a storefront or installed as a kiosk, allowing your customers to access them 24/7. The vending machine has been designed to be accessible to everyone, including people with reduced mobility, so no additional investment is required.

As for maintenance, it is almost non-existent: software or mechanical failures are highly unlikely.

The automated management of our vending machines allows our technicians to take control remotely if needed.

For your information, the engineers in charge of our vending machines are constantly working on software updates and regularly implement new features, which you will benefit from through updates.

 

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The App for Management and Marketing Actions

The app allows you to control the pizza vending machine remotely.

AT Web is a simple and user-friendly web application that gives you access to your vending machine 24/7 from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. 

This way, you can control, configure, and modify your machine remotely (cooking time, sales price, promotions, expiration date, etc.). Through the app, you can also change the pizza photos, promotional slideshow, and control the settings of the cold chamber, the oven, and ensure proper stock management. 

Finally, an interesting marketing tool: you have access to sales statistics to experiment with new pizzas and measure your customers' interest in your creations.