Offices and Workplaces

Smart vending solutions built for real-world operations.

Our clients

Organisations whose sites host Wendor machines

  • Amul
  • Apollo Hospitals
  • Coca-Cola
  • IIM Calcutta
  • JioHotstar
  • Johnnie Walker
  • Nestle
  • Oberoi
  • Tata Motors
  • Unilever

What workplace teams feel

Pantry gaps cost time and goodwill.

Staff leave the building for a drink or a snack, pantries run out mid-afternoon and facilities teams chase refills by hand. A smart machine closes those gaps.

Traditional office pantry

  • Stock runs out and nobody notices until someone complains.
  • Cash boxes and honesty trays are hard to reconcile.
  • Late shifts and weekends have no service at all.

Wendor workplace layer

  • Snacks, drinks and essentials on the floor, around the clock.
  • Cashless checkout by card, wallet or QR in a few seconds.
  • Live stock and sales data so refills are planned, not guessed.
Wendor vending machine in an office breakout area

Why Wendor fits offices

Built for modern workplace convenience.

Machines that look right in a lobby or breakout area, take the payments your people already use and report every sale.

  1. Premium presence for workplaces

    Formats that look intentional in lobbies, breakout areas, meeting floors and shared amenity spaces.

  2. Cashless-first employee flow

    Checkout that matches how employees already pay: fast, contactless and with no cash to handle.

    • Cards, mobile wallets and QR payments on one screen.
    • No petty cash or honesty boxes to reconcile.
  3. Operational visibility

    Sales and stock data replace pantry guesswork, so the same service rhythm works across floors and sites.

Smart capabilities

Features for workplace vending.

  1. Cashless payments

    Cashless payments

    Cards, mobile wallets and QR codes for fast checkout.

  2. Live inventory signals

    Live inventory signals

    Restock with data instead of guesswork.

  3. Formats for premium spaces

    Formats for premium spaces

    Machines that look intentional in lobbies and breakout areas.

  4. Energy-efficient operation

    Energy-efficient operation

    Lower electricity use for always-on service.

Deployments

Workplace vending in action.

Machines in busy shared spaces: lobbies, breakout areas and office floors.

Workplace vending deployment 1
Workplace vending deployment 2
Workplace vending deployment 3
Workplace vending deployment 4

Give teams snacks, drinks and daily essentials on every floor, with cashless checkout and a service plan that keeps the machine stocked.

Vending in United Kingdom

Running vending machines in the United Kingdom

UK buyers expect contactless payment everywhere and a machine that looks after itself between service visits. The regulatory side is light but specific: register as a food business with your council and follow allergen labelling rules for anything prepacked on site.

How people pay in the United Kingdom

Most UK vending sales are now contactless. Cash-only machines lose sales, especially in offices and transport hubs.

Contactless cards
Visa, Mastercard and Amex tap-to-pay, including debit cards from every UK bank.
Apple Pay and Google Pay
Phone and watch payments, often the majority in office and university sites.
Staff and student cards
Closed-loop credit for subsidised workplace and campus vending.

Licences and rules

Food business registration
Register with the local council at least 28 days before you start selling food or drink. Registration is free.
Allergen labelling (Natasha’s Law)
Food that is prepacked for direct sale needs a full ingredients list with allergens emphasised. Sealed branded products already carry this.
VAT
Standard VAT is 20%. Many cold foods are zero-rated, but confectionery, crisps and soft drinks are standard-rated.
Product safety marking
Machines sold in Great Britain need UKCA or CE marking and must meet electrical safety rules.

Pricing and tax

New machines are usually budgeted from about £1,200 to £15,000+, and a small launch from about £2,000 to £20,000 once stock, insurance and setup are added.

  • Quotes are in pounds, with shipping, duty and VAT shown separately.
  • Telemetry cuts wasted service visits, which is where UK operators spend most of their margin.
  • Public liability insurance is normally required by the site owner.

On the ground

Power
230 V, 50 Hz with standard UK three-pin plugs.
Service model
Remote monitoring lets you restock and service only when a machine needs it, not on a fixed route.
How we support the rollout
Our international team scopes the project with you, and every machine reports stock, sales and faults in real time. Most issues are diagnosed remotely, and you see the same dashboard we do.

Where first machines usually go

  • Offices and co-working spacesHealthy snacks and drinks, often subsidised by the employer.
  • Universities and collegesLate-night study spaces and halls of residence.
  • Hospitals and care settingsRound-the-clock access for staff on night shifts.
  • Gyms and leisure centresProtein snacks, drinks and supplements.

This is a planning guide, not legal or tax advice. Rules and rates change, so confirm current requirements with the authority named before you launch. Which payment methods a machine accepts depends on the payment terminal and gateway chosen for your sites.

FAQ

Office vending machines: common questions

Questions from workplace, facilities and business park teams.

What products work best in an office vending machine?
Most offices start with packaged snacks, cold drinks, water and coffee-style products. Add breakfast items, healthier packs or a small non-food range such as chargers and tissues where demand shows up.
Do vending machines suit business parks and multi-tenant towers?
Yes, especially where access varies by building or by hour. Put machines near busy points such as lift lobbies and breakout areas instead of relying on one pantry or one staffed counter for everyone.
How does an office machine stay stocked?
Start with a realistic product plan, then use the live sales and stock data to schedule refills before items run out. Reliability comes from planning and a steady service rhythm.
Which payments should an office machine accept?
Cashless is the cleanest fit for offices: contactless cards, mobile wallets and QR payments. The exact methods depend on the payment terminal chosen for your market.
Can the same setup work across several buildings?
Usually yes. Prove the product mix and service rhythm at one site first, then adapt it for each floor or building rather than copying it blindly.
Can a coworking space run vending as a revenue line?
Yes. Many coworking operators treat vending as a member amenity and a small revenue stream. Start with popular snacks and drinks in busy member areas and adjust from the sales data.