An AI smart fridge: a 24/7 mini-shop that rarely runs empty.
Nothing puts people off a vending machine faster than finding what they wanted has run out. Our AI smart fridge restocks on forecasts, not guesswork, and its camera checkout takes 3 to 5 seconds. It sells chilled food, drinks and everyday essentials around the clock, and we install and run it at zero cost to you, with a share of every sale paid monthly.
The canteen that closes at 3pm
Plenty of buildings have people in them long after the food stops.
- Late shifts and early starts. Staff working outside canteen hours end up with whatever's in a snack machine, or nothing at all.
- Residents with nowhere to shop. In student halls, staff accommodation or accommodation blocks on base, the nearest shop can be a drive away.
- The machine that's always empty. A machine nobody restocks in time teaches people not to bother. Forecast-based restocking means popular lines rarely run out.
- No space for a shop. A staffed shop needs staff and floor space. A smart fridge needs about 1 m² and a socket.
The AI smart fridge
A large dual-door chilled unit with camera checkout and connected inventory, so we can see what's selling and what's running low from anywhere.
Dual cameras recognise what's been taken, so checkout takes 3 to 5 seconds. Customers pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Certifications are as published by the supplier.
What it can stock
Ranges are chosen with you, based on what you and your customers want and our own experience. Once the machine is live, we use AI-driven sales data to see what's selling and what isn't, and swap slow lines for ones that sell better.
Chilled meals
Proper food for late shifts, residents and anyone who missed lunch.
Drinks
Chilled drinks for any time of day.
Everyday essentials
The small things people run out of, without a trip to the shop.
A wide range in one unit
With 1,400+ product lines to choose from and 1130 L of space, the range can be shaped to your site rather than squeezed into a few spirals.
Where it works best
We recommend the right machine for your site. Where people need food as well as drinks, this is usually it.
Offices and business parks
Food and drink for early starts, late finishes and buildings without a canteen.
University campuses and halls
Late-night food and essentials for students, without a staffed shop.
Transport hubs
Grab-and-go food for travellers and staff at any hour.
Accommodation blocks on base
Chilled meals, drinks and essentials for personnel living on site. Military and defence.
Hotels
An overnight grab-and-go option for guests when room service and the bar are closed.
What your site needs
The fridge fits most corridors, lobbies and common rooms. These are the practical checks we make at the site survey.
- Floor space. The fridge is 130 × 73 cm at the base and 200.5 cm tall, so plan for roughly 1.4 m × 0.8 m.
- Power. A power socket nearby. It uses 3–6 kWh a day.
- Access. At 180 kg and just over 2 m tall, we check the delivery route at the survey.
- Connectivity. It connects over 4G, 5G or Wi-Fi, so it doesn't depend on your network.
We'll confirm power, water, access and positioning at a free site survey.
How it works for your site
- Tell us about your site.How many people are there, the hours they keep, and what they currently do for food.
- We agree the range and prices.Meals, drinks and essentials chosen with you, with product pricing agreed before the fridge goes live.
- We install it at no cost.Delivery, installation, branding and payment systems are all on us.
- We restock on forecasts.The fridge reports what's selling, so we restock ahead of demand and swap slow lines for ones that sell better. Cleaning, servicing and repairs are on us.
- You're paid every month.An agreed share of sales, with a clear statement showing every transaction.
The terms for commercial venues, in plain English
These terms apply to offices, campuses, hotels, accommodation providers and other commercial venues.
- Zero upfront cost. No charge for the machine, installation, stock or servicing.
- Prices agreed with you. We agree product pricing with you before the machine goes live.
- Revenue share, paid monthly. An agreed share of sales, set out before installation, with a statement showing every transaction.
- Six-month minimum, then rolling monthly. If it isn't working for you after that, you're free to end it.
- Insurance and compliance handled. Insurance, food business registration and certification are all covered by Nexus Vend.
- Rolling out from the South of England. We're expanding nationally in phases. If you're elsewhere, register your interest anyway.
Military and defence sites work differently: no site commission, and preferential pricing for service personnel instead. See how it works on military sites.
Questions from facilities managers
Does it cost us anything?
No. We supply, install, stock and maintain the fridge at our own cost. You provide the space and power.
What makes it "smart"?
Dual-camera AI vision recognises what's been taken, so checkout takes 3 to 5 seconds, and forecast-based restocking keeps popular lines in stock.
Who sets the prices?
We agree product pricing with you before the fridge goes live.
Does it need our Wi-Fi?
No. It connects over 4G, 5G or Wi-Fi.
What about food safety and allergens?
Every product carries full ingredient and allergen information. Insurance, food business registration and certification are all handled by Nexus Vend.
Can we choose the products?
Yes. We choose the range with you, then use sales data to swap slow lines for ones that sell better.
How long is the contract?
Six months minimum, then it rolls month to month.
Feed your building around the clock, at no cost to you.
Tell us about your site and we'll come back with a recommended range and a personalised revenue proposal. No cost, no obligation.
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