Smart Vending Machine Solutions for Cashless Unattended Retail
Smart Products
Bring Self-Service Retail to your Business.
Offer 24/7 convenience and new revenue with cashless, connected vending - powered by Atlas RFID + Cantaloupe. Give your customers a faster, easier way to buy while you unlock scalable, automated sales.
Discover the Perfect Configuration for Every Location.
Choose from eight distinct footprints designed to fit a wide range of locations and retail strategies. Each series includes four configurations, allowing you to choose the optimal setup while maintaining a consistent, frictionless shopping experience.
600 Series Smart Vending Machines
The Smart Store 600 Series is a modular smart retail solution built to deliver secure, frictionless shopping while adapting easily to different locations. With a 62” depth and 72” height, configurable widths, and six shelves with 18 trays, it supports cool, hot, frozen or ambient products and can scale from a single cabinet to a multi-unit setup connected to one POS.
700 Series Smart Vending Machines
The Smart Store 700 Series expands on the same proven technology with increased capacity and tighter platform integration for busier environments. Featuring a 31” depth, 77” height, configurable widths, and six shelves with 24 trays, it supports cool, hot, frozen or ambient assortments and integrates directly with Cantaloupe Go software for a streamlined unattended retail experience.
Enable Fast, Cashless Self-Service - Anywhere.
Smart vending machines are modern, unattended retail units that combine touchscreens, cashless payments, and cloud-based management. With Atlas RFID Smart Stores powered by Cantaloupe, you can start selling snacks, drinks, or custom products anywhere - no staff required.
Touch & Go, Cashless Experience
Offer fast, frictionless checkout with beautiful touchscreen displays make buying simple, any place, any time.
Remote Management
Monitor inventory and sales from your phone or your computer with the easy-to-use Cantaloupe Go software.
Room Temp, Hot, Cold, or Freezer
Sell snacks, drinks, fresh food, heated or frozen meals at the perfect temperature 24/7 with flexible cabinet configurations.
Transform Your Space Into a Revenue-Generating Hub.
Give your customers, residents, or employees exactly what they want - convenience, speed, and a modern experience. At the same time, you'll gain simple tools that make management easier and more profitable. The benefits below show how quickly you can transform any space with a smart retail solution.
Earn Extra Revenue
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Turn lobbies, gyms, or lounges into 24/7 retail. Generate revenue around the clock without adding new staff or infrastructure.
Grab-and-Go Convenience
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With instant access to essentials, you can improve satisfaction and make your space more useful to the people who rely on it - anytime of the day.
Reduce Labor Costs
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No staffing required, everything runs automatically. Stay focused on higher-value tasks while the system handles transactions and monitoring on its own.
Optimize Space
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Provide a full retail experience in a compact footprint. Smart systems fit easily into small areas, allowing you to offer more with less space.
Manage with Ease
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Track sales and restocking in real time from one dashboard, making it simple to understand performance, plan inventory, and see results.
Keep Your Products Secure
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Advanced load-cell sensors and integrated monitoring create a theft-proof environment with almost 0% shrink - keeping your inventory secure 24/7.
Create Retail Opportunities On-Demand - For Any Location.
Unattended retail makes it possible to sell the right products, in the right place, at any time without staffing overhead. With smart vending machines, you can turn high-traffic locations into revenue-generating micro-stores. From automotive services and fitness centers to warehouses, schools, and residential communities, each environment creates unique opportunities to offer convenient food, drinks, and retail essentials exactly when customers need them most.
Automotive Services
Locations: Dealerships, service centers, car washes, detail lounges, and automotive car lots.
Opportunity: Sell food, drinks, magazines, or car detailing supplies to waiting customers.
Consumer Services
Locations: Laundromats, gyms, fitness centers, wellness centers, salons, spas, and banks.
Opportunity: Sell laundry detergent, supplements, headphones, wellness products, or food and drinks to customers.
Fulfillment | Warehousing
Locations: Warehouse break rooms, pick/pack areas, loading docks, and shift change areas.
Opportunity: Sell traditional lunches and snacks, or partner with a local eatery for unique options for employees.
Educational Facilities
Locations: Student lounges, faculty break rooms, campus buildings, and common rooms.
Opportunity: Sell test materials, pencils, pens, notebooks, headphones, food and drinks, or essentials to students & facility,
Entertainment Facilities
Locations: Theaters, trampoline parks, kid activity centers, stadiums, entertainment venues, concert halls.
Opportunity: Sell traditional concessions, kids essentials, or foldable flats to guests.
Retail Locations
Locations: Grocery stores, convenient stores, drug stores, franchises.
Opportunity: Protect in-store pickup orders, reduce labor costs for lock-and-key in-store items like electronics or perfume.
Parks & Recreation
Locations: State and local parks, government buildings, public transportation areas.
Goal: Sell food and beverage items, frisbees, pet items, t-shirts, camping equipment or souvenirs.
Food & Beverage
Locations: Airports, malls, markets, food truck hubs, or inside your business.
Goal: Place hot or cold smart vending machines anywhere to sell your food, or protect your pickup, Uber Eats, DoorDash or Instacart orders.
Hospitality Properties
Locations: Hotels, casinos, amusement parks, golf courses, airports.
Opportunities: Reduce labor costs while selling essentials like food and drinks, souvenirs, toiletries, or charging essentials.
Commercial Properties
Locations: Hospitals, healthcare facilities, office buildings, multi-use properties, schools, churches
Opportunities: Sell food and drinks, magazines, charging essentials, or rental sports equipment.
Residential Properties
Locations: Apartments, senior living facilities, retirement communities, subdivisions.
Opportunities: Sell household essentials like laundry detergent, paper towels, bath tissue, pet food, and pantry staples.
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See Measurable Results with Smart Vending Technology.
99%
Accurate inventory levels at all times.
30-day
Turn around time from purchase to go-live.
8
Unique Smart Vending Machine products.
15 g
Detect weight changes as low as 1 AA battery.
0%
Near 0% theft when using Smart Vending.
Watch Smart Vending Machines in Action.
Explore real-world demos that show how smart vending machines transform everyday spaces into fully automated retail experiences. See how customers shop, pay, and go in seconds.
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Add Smart Vending To Your Space.
Interested in Atlas RFID Smart Stores, powered by Cantaloupe? Contact our team to learn how connected vending machines can help you increase sales, simplify operations, and gain real-time visibility into inventory and performance.
Fill out the form and a specialist will reach out to discuss your goals and recommend the right solution for your operation.
Hear What 30,000+ Businesses Have to Say.
“The thing I’m most excited about is that you can sell anything. That to me is the biggest gain…. Overall it’s been a very positive thing.”
–Shaun Dayton, Operations Manager, Canteen of Northern California
“I previously felt limited on where I could place micro markets, but this opened a whole new set of opportunities for me and my business.”
–Ron Barrett, Owner, Barrett Vending
“I am working on strategies to engage the seniors into getting comfortable with using the technology, but our sales are growing week by week as more residents get used to the convenience and ease of the Smart Store.”
–Bill S., Owner, Modern Vend
“Going from paper picking to Pick Easy basically cut our picking time in half. Especially with snacks.”
–Troy Lehr, Manager, Maple City Dispensing
“Overall, we’re finding that it’s costing us less to operate the business, and the faster transaction speed with our Cantaloupe card readers has made a significant impact on our revenue.”
–Wayne Jacks, VP of Operations, North America, Haystack Dryers
Frequently Asked Questions About Smart Vending.
Get clear, straightforward answers to the most common questions about smart vending, operations, and earning potential.
Do I need vending experience?
No - vending experience is not required.
Smart Stores provide:
- Extensive training videos and tutorials.
- Turn-key setup & installation with audio/visual prompts for stocking.
- User-friendly interface for calibration, inventory setup, and ongoing management.
What can I sell in a smart vending machine?
Because the smart store platform is highly flexible due to weighted shelves and tray-based load cells - you can sell practically anything.
Common items to sell in smart stores:
Food & Beverage
- Standard snacks and drinks
- Fresh food - sandwiches, hot meals
- Bakery items
- Supplements/nutrients
Retail
- Sports apparel/equipment
- Gloves
- Toys
- Makeup
What to Avoid Selling
- Extremely lightweight items, under 15 grams
How much space do I need for a smart vending machine?
Smart Store Vending Machine Footprint by Model:
- 600 Single - 32" W x 26" D x 72" H
- 600 Duo - 54.6" W x 26" D x 72" H
- 600 Trio - 82" W x 26" D x 72" H
- 600 Quad - 109" W x 26" D x 72" H
- 700 Single - 35.25" W x 31" D x 77" H
- 700 Duo - 63" W x 31" D x 77" H
- 700 Trio - 99" W x 31" D x 77" H
- 700 Quad - 134" W x 31" D x 77" H
For more information on each model - take a look at the 600 series and 700 series model information. Exact footprint dimensions vary by model, but users should consider other space requirements, such as:
- Standard cabinet size
- Room for door swing
- 110V/220V outlet
- Indoor or protected outdoor space (awning required for outdoor)
- Connectivity Options
Do I need to purchase a smart vending machine outright?
No - there are a few different leasing/financing options available - Contact us to learn more.
Do I need a software license to use a smart vending machine?
Yes. Each vending machine requires a software license to Cantaloupe Go software, an easy-to-use software for remote item and payment management.
What is the setup and installation process like for a smart vending machine?
Setup and installation is designed to be turn-key, and each user will receive videos and step-by-step guides.
Setup Includes:
- Unpacking & Kiosk Setup
- SIM Card Setup (optional)
- Cooler Prep
- Connecting satellite units (Duo/Quad setups)
- Powering the controller
- Router and leveling
- Bracing installation
Initial Kiosk Installation includes:
- Shelf calibration
- Adding inventory
- Setting hours
- Staff setup
What are the best locations for a smart store/smart vending machine?
Some of the top performing locations for unattended retail include:
- 24/7 Gyms
- Warehouses/Distribution Centers
- Auto Dealerships
- Senior Living Communities
An ideal location for a smart vending machine would have characteristics such as:
- Consistent foot traffic
- Employees or residents who need fast, unattended purchasing
- Indoor or outdoor protected areas
- Closed or semi-closed environments with limited retail options
- A retail location that is prone to theft or shrinkage of specific items
Can I generate more income with a smart vending machine?
Yes - Smart Stores are designed to increase revenue either through providing new revenue locations, by cutting staff necessary for an attended retail location, or by reducing shrinkage/preventing theft.
How does a smart vending machine know what is missing?
Atlas RFID Smart Stores powered by Cantaloupe use weighted shelves, load cells, and cameras to track every item removed.
Each tray has a load cell that detects:
- A weight decrease (item taken)
- A weight increase (restocking)
- Movement to a wrong shelf
Additionally, smart vending machines have 24/7 cameras to monitor suspicious activity or mismatched actions.
The combination of these three technologies results in 99% accuracy and real-time SKU tracking.
Can you change a cold smart vending machine to a hot/warm vending machine?
No, each smart vending machine is designed with a specific component for either warm/hot foods, cool foods, frozen foods, or for ambient temperature items, and cannot be switched out.