In times where social distancing has become a way of life, contact-free hot food vending has hit Australia just in time.
This comes as food businesses across the country have been shaken to their core amidst the carnage and chaos spread by COVID-19.
In March 2020 the Prime Minister announced lockdown measures and business restrictions in response to the pandemic. No one could have dreamt that over a year later, many of us would still be dealing with the same level of uncertainty.
For the last 20 or so years, we’ve worked in the food catering industry. When COVID-19 hit – we, like everyone else, could not have anticipated the fallout as we watched day after day, as event after event was put on hold or even worse cancelled – and nothing could be done!
Jobs have been lost and businesses have been shut down, with many others just staying afloat wondering how they’ll manage to hold on in the face of an unknown future. When will this end? Is the thought going through so many people’s minds. Given that no one has a crystal ball, we can only hope that the future is brighter than what it’s been.
It has to be said that despite such a bleak and dire situation, there are still a lot of business owners fighting to keep their heads above water by finding new and innovative ways to trade. For those of us who have been in the game long enough, we know that for every challenge, there is also an opportunity to adapt, evolve and reinvent the way we do things.
In such a modern and progressive age, technology could be that life-line, especially for food operators. Yes, there have been many advances in the way we live and work since the spread of the virus but one of the biggest, could be the arrival of hot food, contact-free vending machines in Australia – Your Food Pal. With such a new concept to arrive on our shores, we’ve broken down the most common questions, so you can jump onto this incredible chance to future proof your business.
WHAT IS YOUR FOOD PAL?
For businesses who want to increase their earning potential, Your Food Pal is a multi-functional vending machine that uses smart technology to offer hot or cold, ready-made, contact-free food options for busy customers wanting quick and tasty tucker on-the-go.
With Your Food Pal you can deliver fast and convenient food options any time of the day or night!
Manufactured in Holland for over 50 years and made with the highest level of European technology – these hi-tech machines are now in Australia for the very first time.
WHO CAN USE YOUR FOOD PAL?
In short, anyone with a food business. Companies all around the world have used these machines for decades but they are especially popular in Europe where you’ll find Your Food Pal in hotels, restaurants, bakeries, gas stations, amusement parks, zoos, supermarkets, at events, in food trucks and at day or night markets, trade fairs and many more locations.
HOW CAN YOUR FOOD PAL HELP MY BUSINESS DURING COVID?
The answer is simple – Your Food Pal is completely cashless and contact free so there’s no risk of spreading any germs. On top of this, all of our machines are antibacterial coated to ensure food and customers are safe from harmful bacteria and viruses.
You can literally set up a Your Food Pal machine in any foot-traffic environment and continue to sell food with no additional staff overheads and customisable opening hours.
WHAT OTHER BENEFITS DOES THE MACHINE HAVE?
Where to begin!
– Completely automated system
– Contactless payment system compatible for all electronic payment options
– In-built Time Control system to ensure food can only be sold within its food safe time-zone
– Software allowing food to move and be tracked across different hatch positions to increase sales potential
– Low staff costs
– Internal sales management system to track products and sales figures
– Ability to sell hot or cold food
– No human-to-human contact
– Internal sales management system to track products and sales figures
HOW DO I MAKE MONEY WITH YOUR FOOD PAL?
The same way you make money with your traditional food business – by selling food! But instead of you standing behind the counter all day, Your Food Pal does the hard work for you.
Starting from just over $8000, your business package will be completely customised and installed to your exact requirements and specifications – all you have to do is create delicious food, set the machine functions and leave Your Food Pal to work its magic with your customers.
You can use Your Food Pal as a stand-alone business option, or as an additional point of sale to work alongside your current offering.
WHAT FOOD CAN I PUT INTO YOUR FOOD PAL?
The options really are endless – from hot food such as burgers, hot dogs, pizza and other delicious takeaway meals or snacks, or chilled delights such as donuts, desserts and more. Each food business has a different offering, which is why Your Food Pal is such a diverse and adaptable model.
HOW DO I FIND OUT MORE?
For a business that not only pays itself off fast, but also allows you to create additional streams of revenue in a safe, contact-free environment without increasing overheads like staff costs – Your Food Pal really is a pal you can’t be without.
Get an innovative edge that leaves your competitors for dust and helps to mitigate some of the disastrous effects that COVID-19 has had on the food industry.
