We compare the Foodji fresh food vending machine with conventional vending machines and summarise the most important facts and advantages of Foodji for you:
| vending machines | ||
| Freshness & quality of the meals | 300+ hot and cold main dishes, snacks & drinks | Mostly just snacks and drinks – no fresh food |
| Reserve dishes in advance | Reserve 6 hours in advance via the app | Not possible |
| administrative burden | No administrative work: Foodji takes care of everything | Depending on the provider |
| subsidy | Meal allowance redeemable digitally via the app | Mostly not available |
| Quantity planning to prevent food waste | Secured thanks to planning with AI | Not enabled |
| opening hours | Available around the clock | Available around the clock |
| Space-saving | Only 1m² of space required | Only 1m² of space required |
| Anti-theft system | Closed, hygienic system | Usually only glass pane as protection |
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Employee catering is a key factor in meeting all these needs. The availability of fresh food in the company signals appreciation for employees and contributes to employee retention. High employee satisfaction leads to lower staff turnover and a better working atmosphere.
In today's business world, competition for talent is becoming increasingly intense and companies are faced with the challenge of offering attractive employee benefits in order to attract and retain skilled workers in the long term. Providing employee catering via a vending machine or a Foodji offers numerous advantages that can have a positive impact on companies, culture and the well-being of employees. However, many companies also want to pay attention to the health and flexibility of their employees. Healthy food should be available around the clock. That's why we would like to introduce Foodji as a cost-effective alternative that every company can afford, offering higher quality and open 24/7 without the need for staff. Internal catering contributes to increased employee satisfaction, as it offers employees a pleasant and social environment in which they can exchange ideas and relax. This promotes interaction, which improves the sense of community and the working atmosphere and strengthens employee loyalty.
The Foodji is not a conventional vending machine or snack machine, but rather a food machine that offers cold drinks, snacks and small refreshments, as well as fresh main courses. It is available around the clock, and orders can be placed via the Foodji app or directly at the food machine. Its closed, hygienic system makes it a real eye-catcher in the office. However, the secure system also makes it suitable for production sites – the cold chain is not interrupted and the meals are protected from production work.
The Foodji is filled with fresh food 2-3 times a week. We place great importance on the freshness and quality of our ingredients and products and want all employees to have access to healthy food at work. In addition to freshness, variety is also important to us: we fill the Foodji with a range of main dishes from a wide variety of cuisines, including Italian, Greek, German, Asian and many more. We also make sure that vegetarians and vegans can find something to suit their tastes. Have you tried our new dean&david salads yet? They're amazing! For those feeling peckish, we offer a wide selection of snacks such as wraps and sandwiches. By the way: unlike a vending machine, you can reserve your favourite dish 6 hours in advance in the Foodji app.
Many larger employers use Foodji to supplement their existing canteen. This is a decisive advantage, especially for companies with extended break times (e.g. night shifts), as it allows them to meet demand beyond the lunch break. With Foodji, opening hours can be easily extended at a moderate cost. This applies in particular to production and logistics companies or hospitals. But offices with flexible working models also benefit from this. Branches or companies with a large campus are also popular use cases for Foodji as a canteen supplement. This means that all employees, regardless of their location or campus, can benefit from communal catering.
The Foodji is restocked fresh several times a week on fixed days – unlike conventional vending machines. The menu changes with every restocking. This ensures that the selection is tailored precisely to your team’s preferences. If your team frequently orders salads, meat dishes, or prefers a vegetarian diet, the range will be adjusted accordingly with more salads, meat dishes, or vegetarian options.The food from the Foodji is as fresh as you would expect from a typical company restaurant. Thanks to the variety, it is possible to order a different main dish every day for up to eight weeks. There is a diverse and tasty lunch or breakfast option available for every taste.
Nicht jede:r Mitarbeiter:in hat die Möglichkeit, am klassischen Mittagstisch Montag bis Freitag teilzunehmen. Besonders Menschen, die in Schicht oder am Wochenende arbeiten, haben darauf keinen Zugriff. Eine Kantine, die nur zur Mittagszeit von Montag bis Freitag geöffnet hat, erreicht diese also nicht. Mit einer Gastronomie, die rund um die Uhr geöffnet hat oder zumindest erweiterte Öffnungszeiten hat, können alle verpflegt werden. Der Zweck: das kommuniziert Wertschätzung und fördert die Gesundheit und Zufriedenheit. Denn besonders in der Nachtschicht ist es für den Körper wichtig, sich gesund zu ernähren und Heißhunger vorzubeugen. Dies kann durch einen ausgewogenen Speiseplan und eine abwechslungsreiche Küche vom Arbeitgeber gefördert werden.
Yes. Just like in a traditional canteen, employers can provide a tax-free subsidy for daily meals at the Foodji (main dishes, breakfast until 11 a.m., snacks, and drinks). Thanks to Foodji’s intelligent system, it can be ensured with no additional effort that all tax regulations—such as the non-cash benefit value—are complied with.It may also be the case that external people have access to the Foodji at your location (e.g. visitors or employees of other companies). In this situation, it is ensured that only employees have access to the subsidy. The meal subsidy can be customized for a wide range of use cases.The meal subsidy is a highly valued benefit that encourages employees to come back to the office. Many vending machine services do not offer this type of subsidy.
