Fully Managed Service
We look after the machines. You get on with your business.
Operated Vending
Fully managed vending service
For organisations that don't want to manage their vending operation internally, Refreshment Systems can provide a fully operated vending service.
From replenishment and cleaning to servicing, product selection and performance monitoring, our team manages the day-to-day running of your machines.

What service is right for you?
| Self-fill | Fully Managed | |
|---|---|---|
| Day-to-Day Management | Your team manages the day-to-day operation | We take care of everything, giving your team a completely hassle-free vending solution |
| Stocking | Stock ordered and replenished by your team | Regularly replenished by our trained vending team |
| Product Range | Your team selects and manages the product range | Professionally managed range tailored to your site, audience and sales performance |
| Stock Monitoring | Stock levels need to be monitored internally | Remote monitoring helps us identify stock requirements and keep machines well stocked |
| Cleaning and Presentation | Your team is responsible for cleaning and presentation | Machines are regularly cleaned, merchandised and checked during visits |
| Maintenance | Maintenance support depends on your chosen service agreement | Supported by our engineering and customer care teams, helping minimise disruption |
| Cashless Payments | Payment technology can be provided, with more day-to-day management remaining with you | Payment systems managed as part of the overall vending service |
| Sales and Performance | Your team takes greater responsibility for reviewing performance | Sales data and telemetry help us continually review and optimise the service |
| Staff Time | Requires ongoing staff time for ordering, stocking and management | Minimal — freeing your team to focus on their core responsibilities |
VendSmart Connect
Telemetry-led replenishment
Traditional vending routes often rely on fixed replenishment schedules. Connected VendSmart machines can provide our teams with live information about stock levels and machine performance. This allows us to plan visits around what machines actually need. This can allow our Customer Care Team to receive machine alerts and arrange support without relying solely on somebody onsite noticing and reporting the problem. Connected servicing can help with:
- Faster fault identification
Monitor machine faults and machine status in real time
- Remote diagnostics
Reduced downtime and emergency engineer call-outs
- Better engineer preparation
Access accurate data that improves decision-making
- Reduced downtime
Faults can be updated and checked remotely
- More efficient engineer visits
Fewer unnecessary call-outs, reducing our environmental impact.

Operated Vending
Stocked around your customers
Our team can use sales information to understand what's selling and adjust your range accordingly.
This might include:
- Best selling products
- Healthier products
- Meal options
- Seasonal ranges
- New product launches

Nationwide Support
A complete managed solution
Depending on your requirements, our fully operated service can include
- Machine installation
- Regular replenishment
- Regular cleaning
- Stock management
- Engineering support
- Sales reporting

Book a demo
See it running on
your own estate
Tell us a little about your sites and one of our team will come back within one working day. No hard sell, no obligation.
- General enquiries0800 169 3686
- Service department01274 750 008
- Order ingredients01226 720 482
