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Why Your Business Should Switch from Catering to a Micro Market

Why Your Business Should Switch from Catering to a Micro Market

Published: 30th January 2025

As an employer, one of your top priorities needs to be looking after your staff members in order to help keep hold of that all-important talent and attract some of the best new recruits on the market.

It is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that the only way to do this is through bonuses and salary increases, but there are also things that you can change within the business itself to make it more appealing.

One very popular option is to upgrade from traditional catering options to a micro market. This helps to provide some top-quality amenities for your workforce that can help you to increase both productivity and satisfaction amongst your employees, so read on to find out more about what a micro market can do for your business.

What is a micro market?

A micro market can be installed into any area of a business to help provide refreshments for the workforce. This can be made-up of several different vending machines which are capable of serving hot and cold food and drinks through self-service terminals.

They can provide fresh meals as well as pre-packaged snacks allowing staff to help themselves and pay as they go. These micro markets can be designed to fit whatever space is available and can all be branded to fit in perfectly with your business.

Keeping costs to a minimum

Many of the traditional catering options for business involve employing dedicated kitchen staff, cashiers and cleaning personnel. This can not only incur some significant labour costs but can also mean that your opening times are restricted depending on the hours your staff will work.

When you install a micro market, you can eliminate many of these costs thanks to the self-service facilities. Your micro market can operate for 24 hours a day without costing you any more money but still providing the extra convenience that staff need no matter what shift they are working.

Maximising break times

Your staff earn their break times, and it can be very important to give them the opportunity to wind down and recharge in order to get the best out of them when they return to work.

Instead of queuing for food and drink, waiting for new items to be cooked or standing behind people who are chatting, a micro market allows your staff to get the refreshments they need as quickly as possible so they can make the most of their break time.

That means they can eat their lunch in a leisurely manner or take the time to read, scroll through social media or engage with others.

Scalable options

Some workplaces find it difficult to provide catering as they may not have the budget or space to do so. A micro market is the perfect solution for almost any business as it can be scaled to meet the individual demands of your workforce.

This means you can start off small and build up your micro market as your business grows. It can provide tremendous levels of flexibility so increasing stock levels, adding new product categories or integrating additional kiosks can be done seamlessly and without any interruption to the existing services.

A micro market isn’t just a space saver, it also ensures that your employees can enjoy the very best for their lunch breaks in a smart and innovative way.

It can help to enhance convenience and flexibility, allowing your employees to get the most out of their break times and come back to work more productive than ever.

It is the perfect choice for many businesses as it is a low-cost way to ensure every member of the business has the very best at their fingertips.

Upgrade your workplace

At Cema Vending, although we specialise in office coffee machines, vending machines, and office water solutions, we can also help you upgrade your work environment with a fully tailored Micro Market. Integrate easy payment methods and create a modern-day canteen space for you and your employees. Contact our team today to get started.

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