No. For qualifying properties, installation is completely free. We cover the machine, delivery, setup, and ongoing service — there’s no upfront cost, lease fee, or hidden charge to you or your building.

Vendy Wendy’s is offered as a free amenity, not a revenue-share partnership. Instead of a commission check, you get a zero-cost, zero-hassle perk your residents, tenants, and guests actually enjoy — a genuine, high-quality amenity you can point to when marketing your property, without adding anything to your budget or your team’s plate.

This also keeps pricing fair for the people using the machine. When a property takes a cut of sales, that cost usually gets passed straight into higher prices on every item — which tends to push people away from the machine altogether and can actually lower total sales. Skipping the revenue share keeps pricing competitive, keeps residents happy, and keeps the machine getting used the way it’s meant to be.

We’ll walk you through a simple placement agreement before installing anything — it covers where the machine goes, who’s responsible for what, and how either side can end the arrangement if it’s not working out. Nothing complicated, and we’re happy to answer questions before you sign anything.

Typically 1–2 weeks from the time we approve your location to having the machine delivered, plugged in, and stocked. Exact timing depends on machine availability and how quickly we can schedule a delivery crew, but most properties are up and running within two weeks of saying yes.

Just a standard electrical outlet and a bit of floor space — roughly the footprint of a large refrigerator. No plumbing, no special wiring, no construction. We’ll do a quick site walkthrough (in person or over video) to confirm placement before delivery day.

We do, start to finish. Our delivery team brings the unit in, positions it, connects power, loads the initial inventory, and confirms the payment terminal is working before we leave. You don’t need to lift a finger or free up staff time.

Every unit runs on the same AI-powered smart vending platform, just configured for what you need:

• Refrigerated — cold drinks, fresh sandwiches, salads, and yogurt
• Ambient — shelf-stable snacks like chips, candy, and granola bars
• Freezer — ice cream, frozen meals, and grab-and-go entrees
• Sundries — everyday essentials like laundry pods, paper towels, dryer sheets, and phone chargers/cables

We help you choose the mix based on who’s using the space and what they’re most likely to need.

Residents or staff simply tap or swipe a card to unlock the door, take what they want, and walk away — no scanning individual items, no waiting in line. The machine’s cameras and sensors automatically detect what was taken and charge accordingly. It’s the same grab-and-go experience you’d get at a modern self-checkout kiosk, just smaller and unmanned 24/7.

Yes. If your location has the traffic to support it, we can install multiple units side by side — any combination of refrigerated, ambient, freezer, and sundries — typically up to three machines at a single site. We’ll help you decide what makes sense based on foot traffic and available space.

We do, entirely. Vendy Wendy’s handles all restocking, cleaning, and routine servicing on a regular schedule — your team never needs to manage inventory, order products, or troubleshoot the machine. It’s a true zero-hassle amenity.

Reach out to us directly and we’ll get it resolved — most issues are handled remotely or on our next scheduled visit, and anything urgent gets prioritized. You’re never left managing a broken machine on your own.

Absolutely. We tailor inventory to your building’s residents or staff, and we’re always open to swapping in specific products or brands your community asks for.

Vendy Wendy’s is built for amenity-focused communities in the Chicagoland area — apartment and condo buildings, senior living communities, dorms, hotels, gyms, offices, and any space where people are around at all hours and want convenient access to food, drinks, or essentials without leaving the building.

There’s no strict cutoff — it depends on the property type and layout. The easiest way to find out is to tell us a bit about your building (unit count, staff size, hours of access) and we’ll let you know honestly whether it’s a fit, and what configuration would work best.

Yes, always. Reach out and we’ll give you a straight answer, even if it turns out not to be the right fit yet. There’s no cost or obligation to ask.