Custom Vending Machine Extends Retail Sales Beyond Staffed Hours at Growing Fitness Business, VMFS USA Reports
MIAMI, FL, September 3, 2026 – VMFS USA, a national supplier of commercial and custom vending machines, today shared results from a recent installation at a growing fitness business that used a branded vending machine to capture sales its staffed refreshment counter was missing.
The facility had steady customer traffic throughout the day, but its small counter could only operate when employees were available to run it. Members regularly asked for protein drinks, energy drinks, healthy snacks, and workout supplements outside those hours. Rather than extend counter hours and add labor cost, the business installed a custom vending machine built around its own product mix and brand.
VMFS USA worked with the business to wrap the machine in its branding and place it in a high-traffic area near the facility exit. The machine was merchandised with protein bars, bottled shakes, electrolyte drinks, and other convenient post-workout items, and configured for cashless payment so members could buy in seconds with no staff present.
Over the following months, the business reported a meaningful increase in retail sales, with the machine performing consistently during early mornings, evenings, and other periods when the counter was closed. The business also used the machine’s sales data to refine its assortment, restocking fast movers more frequently and swapping slower products for alternatives.
The outcome was a second sales channel that runs on its own schedule and requires minimal staff involvement.
“Most businesses already have the traffic. What they are missing is a way to sell when nobody is behind the counter,” said Jose Perez, CEO at VMFS USA. “When a machine is designed around the customer, the product mix, the branding, and the placement, it stops being a box in the corner and starts being a real part of the business.”
VMFS USA notes that the same approach applies well beyond fitness. Any location with predictable foot traffic and limited staffing hours, including offices, apartment communities, medical facilities, schools, and manufacturing sites, can use a custom machine to serve customers around the clock without adding headcount.
Businesses interested in custom vending options can view machine models, customization choices, and placement guidance at https://vmfsusa.com.
About VMFS USA
VMFS USA supplies commercial and custom vending machines to businesses across the United States. The company offers snack, drink, combo, coffee, and specialty machines, along with custom wrapping, product configuration, and cashless payment options, helping operators and business owners build vending programs suited to their locations and customers. Learn more at https://vmfsusa.com.
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