Frequently asked

Free vending machine FAQ — Australia

Everything sites ask before they book a free vending machine install — cost, lead time, eligibility, products, payments and coverage across Australia.

Cost & catches

How the free vending machine program actually pays for itself — and what you're never charged for.

Is the vending machine really free?

Yes — 100% free. $0 delivery, $0 install, $0 maintenance and $0 restocking labour. You supply power and floor space; we supply the machine, install crew, stock, telemetry and service techs. Revenue from product sales funds the program.

What's the catch?

There isn't one, but there is a floor. Your site needs enough foot traffic (roughly 30+ daily users) for the machine to be commercially viable. Below that, we can't justify the free install.

Do I sign a long contract?

A simple site agreement covers access, power and space. There's no lease, no minimum spend and no cost to you or your staff — the agreement just governs the machine placement and service schedule.

Are prices in the machine higher to compensate?

No. Prices match standard Australian retail vending — the model works on volume, telemetry and route efficiency, not on marking prices up.

Who owns the machine?

We do. That's why service, restocking, telemetry, refunds and repairs are on us — the operator carries the asset.

Install & lead time

From qualification to a cold drink out of the machine.

How long does installation take?

Metro capital-city installs land in 7–14 days after your site is approved. Regional sites are 2–3 weeks. Remote and FIFO sites are scheduled with your next crew changeover or freight window.

What do you need from us on install day?

A standard 10-amp GPO within 2 metres of the install spot, a level floor and clear access for a hand-trolley. Our crew handles the rest — placement, levelling, first stock and telemetry sign-on.

How much space does a machine take?

A full-size combo is roughly 90cm wide × 85cm deep × 195cm tall. Snack-only and drink-only footprints are similar. We confirm exact dimensions once we've matched a machine to your site.

Can we choose where the machine goes?

Yes — we place it wherever it serves your staff best (lunchroom, lobby, plant room, break area), provided there's power and floor clearance.

Eligibility & sites we cover

Who qualifies for a free machine and which industries land fastest.

What's the minimum headcount?

Around 30 daily users. High-traffic offices, warehouses, gyms, healthcare and 24/7 sites qualify fastest. Multi-shift workplaces easily clear that number even with a smaller headcount on paper.

Which industries do you install for?

Offices, warehouses & 3PL, gyms, schools, healthcare, mining & FIFO camps, adult venues, pubs & clubs, government and corporate campuses. Anywhere with steady daily foot traffic and 24/7 power.

Do you install in schools?

Yes — high schools, TAFEs and universities. Product range is tuned per site (healthy options, no energy drinks in K-12, etc.).

Can we get a machine for a small office of 10–15 people?

Usually not on its own — the volume doesn't support a free install. If you share a lobby, floor or building with other tenants, the combined headcount often qualifies.

Products, payments & telemetry

What goes in, how it's paid for, and how we know when to restock.

What products go in the machines?

Snacks, cold drinks, healthy options and site-specific ranges. All machines are cashless (card + Apple Pay + Google Pay) and telemetry-monitored, so popular lines get restocked before they run out.

Can we choose the product range?

Yes. We propose a starting mix based on your industry and site, then tune it after the first few restocks based on real sell-through data.

Are the machines cash or cashless?

Cashless-only. Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay via a Nayax reader. No cash means no theft, no jams and no counting.

What happens if a machine is out of stock or takes my money?

Telemetry alerts our team the moment stock runs low, so restocks are pre-emptive. If a payment goes wrong, refunds are one tap on the Nayax MoMa app — usually instant.

Who cleans and services the machine?

We do. Scheduled service visits include cleaning, restocking, refund reconciliation and preventative maintenance. Break-fix response is 24/7.

Free vending machines near me

Which Australian cities, suburbs and remote sites we install in.

Where in Australia do you service?

Every state and territory — Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, Darwin plus regional and remote sites. Same free program in every postcode.

Do you install free vending machines near me in Sydney?

Yes — Sydney-wide. CBD, North Shore, Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, Parramatta, Western Sydney, Sutherland Shire, Northern Beaches and Central Coast. Metro Sydney installs land in 7–14 days. See our Sydney page for details.

Do you install free vending machines near me in Melbourne?

Yes — Melbourne-wide. CBD, Docklands, Southbank, Richmond, South Yarra, Dandenong, Clayton, Tullamarine, Geelong and the western/northern industrial corridors. Metro Melbourne installs land in 7–14 days.

Do you install free vending machines near me in Brisbane?

Yes — Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. CBD, Fortitude Valley, South Bank, Eagle Farm, Murarrie, Yatala, Ipswich, Logan, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Maroochydore and Noosa. Metro SEQ installs land in 7–14 days.

Do you install free vending machines near me in Perth?

Yes — Perth-wide plus FIFO camps across the Pilbara, Goldfields and Kimberley. Metro Perth installs in 7–14 days; remote sites scheduled with your next crew changeover.

Do you install in Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart and Darwin?

Yes — same free program. Lead times are 10–20 days depending on the freight window into each city.

Still have a question?

Two-minute qualification: tell us your site type and daily headcount, we come back within 24 hours.

Prefer local details? See our Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth pages.