Technology

Technology | Los Angeles Break Rooms | Los Angeles Vending | Micro-Markets | Office Coffee service |

Technology plays a vital role in our refreshment solutions

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Tomorrow is innovation day. That got us thinking about the important role that technology has played in innovating the vending industry. At Premier VendGroup, we strive to use the latest technology to deliver the best customer experience. In fact, using the latest technology in our services helps us attract new clients in the Greater Los Angeles area.

Vending at its best

Vending machines have come a long way since we started our business in 1955. Today, our Los Angeles vending machines have sophisticated built-in technology. It allows us to remotely monitor our product inventory. In other words, we know which products are selling and which are not. With real-time reporting, our team knows when to refill the vending machines with foods, snacks, or beverages. Moreover, our clients don’t have to tell us if the vending machine is empty or running low on products. Thanks to accurate reporting, we already know. In short, technology makes our job much easier. It also helps our clients focus on what they do best.

Go beyond traditional vending

Technology | Los Angeles Break Rooms | Los Angeles Vending | Micro-Markets | Office Coffee service |

If your Los Angeles office is looking for a solution beyond traditional vending, we offer the PicoCooler by 365 Retail Markets. It can hold a variety of fresh foods, snacks, and beverages. This cooler takes vending technology to the next level. The PicoCooler has built-in automatic locking and camera features that give the customer a secure experience. These features mean that the cooler can be placed at an unmanned location. Customers can pay for products with credit cards or mobile wallets using the intuitive touchscreen.  Given all of the benefits, we feel that more clients in the coming years will want the PicoCooler in their Los Angeles break rooms.

Technology in the micro-market

If you think our vending technology is great, wait until you see our Los Angeles micro-markets.  It’s a cafe in the break room filled with fresh foods, snacks, and beverages. The technology in the micro-market will help you understand why it’s such a popular solution with Southern California businesses.  We install cameras throughout the micro-market to give customers a secure experience. Furthermore, customers can purchase products using the self-serve kiosk. It accepts credit card and mobile wallet payments. No need to have cash with you. Finally, we monitor product inventory remotely so we know which products to restock and when. The biggest benefit to the company is that employees can stay on-site for meals and breaks since it’s open 24/7.

Contactless technology in office coffee

Since the Covid-19 pandemic started, more of our clients were looking for contactless solutions in the break room. They were mainly concerned about high traffic areas such as the coffee station. We responded quickly by offering contactless coffee brewers through our Los Angeles office coffee service. Customers can use an app on their mobile phones to make a delicious cup of coffee without touching the brewer.

As you can see, using the latest technology is important to our business.  It helps us set ourselves apart from competitors. This year, we’re excited to explore and introduce new technology to give our customers the best experience with all of our refreshment services.

Contact Premier VendGroup at 562-928-1301 or service@premiervendgroup.com  for information about our office coffee, micro-market, office pantry, or vending services. We look forward to working with you!

Micro-Market, Los Angeles micro-market, break room, refreshment solutions

How we installed a Los Angeles micro-market upstairs

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Recently, we took on the challenge to install a micro-market in our client’s upstairs break room. This was unique because most Los Angeles micro-markets are installed on the ground level. Our team had some concerns.  The biggest concern was that we would have to haul large equipment up and down a flight of stairs. While we hadn’t done this before, we rose to the challenge. After all, we’re in the business of providing full-service refreshment solutions to Southern California businesses.

Here’s a sneak peek into what it took to install this type of micro-market.

Planning the Los Angeles Micro-Market Install

Our team carefully planned each part of the job to avoid any surprises or unknowns. We identified the following factors for the installation.

  • Number of days it would take to complete the job
  • A plan to dismantle the outdated break room
  • Number of team members needed for the job
  • Equipment needed for the micro-market
  • Equipment needed to bring the micro-market upstairs
  • Products to fully stock the market
  • Safety of our team and the office employees

Most importantly, because we identified these factors before we started the job, we were able to plan a schedule and set the client’s expectations for the installation.

Installation Day

Micro-Market, Los Angeles micro-market, break room, refreshment solutions Our careful planning and preparation allowed us to complete the micro-market installation in two days. During the first day, our six team members carefully dismantled the old break room. Next, we brought in the new micro-market for installation. Our top concern during the installation was the safety of our team members and the office employees.  Therefore, the team stayed in constant communication with one another to ensure all team members had specific assignments. We also made sure that all team members were aware of their surroundings, especially since the equipment was being moved up and down the stairs. 

During the second day, we brought in all of the products. The office employees were delighted to see a wide variety of beverages, snacks, fresh foods, salads, breakfast items, and frozen foods in their new open-air marketplace.

Benefits of a Micro-Market to Los Angeles Employees

We are proud to have successfully completed this job for two reasons. Firstly, we gave the client a great alternative to traditional vending. Secondly, we met their demand for an upstairs install. Moreover, we know that our Los Angeles client’s employees will benefit from their new micro-market.

  • Employees will be able to access a variety of refreshing beverages, delicious meals, and tasty snacks in their break room, thereby increasing productivity.
  • Employees will have a gathering space to collaborate on projects, share ideas, and make connections.
  • Increased satisfaction and overall office morale
  • Support health and wellness goals for a healthy lifestyle

How Technology Plays a Role in the Los Angeles Micro-Market

Our client was especially pleased with the technology built into the micro-market, which means less work for them.

  • Open 24/7 to accommodate employees throughout the entire day.
  • Employees can use their mobile phones to make a purchase with the secure self-checkout kiosk.
  • Product inventory is remotely monitored so we can re-stock the micro-market automatically.
  • Micro-market is monitored by video so the office doesn’t need to designate anyone to watch the space.

This was an exciting request but we were up for the challenge.  After all, it’s clients like this that help us continue to grow and learn as a company.

For more information about adding an office coffee service,  micro-market, pantry service, or vending service to your Los Angeles break room, contact Premier VendGroup at 562-928-1301 or service@premiervendgroup.com. We look forward to working with you!