A 24/7 mini-shop for your residents
Affordable water, soft drinks, snacks and hot drinks for staff accommodation — with operated options that cost the site nothing.
Are vending machines a good idea for labour accommodation?
Yes — residents get affordable drinks and snacks at any hour without leaving the compound, and the operator handles stocking and cleaning. The keys are low prices, reliable cooling, acceptance of small notes and coins, and frequent refills. Large accommodations usually qualify for operated vending with no cost to the site.
Machines that work well here
Cold drinks
Water and soft drinks at accessible prices.
Snacks & noodles
Filling, familiar products residents actually want.
Tea & coffee
Hot drinks machines for early mornings and late returns.
Suggested machines
What to plan for
- Number of residents per building
- Product range and price points agreed with management
- Cash-friendly payment plus cards
- Placement in common areas with power and shade
- Weekly or more frequent refills
Questions
Who sets the prices?
Prices are agreed with the accommodation management to stay affordable for residents.
How many machines does a building need?
It depends on residents and layout. We usually start with a drinks and a snack machine per main common area and adjust from sales data.