Structural Concepts is the preferred merchandiser manufacturer to design and offer a complete smart solution for autonomous shopping.
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The Estimated Payback for the ARM is Less than Four Months
Source: Based on 45 Transactions per Day, Winter 2024
38% of college students want dining options open 24/7. McKinsey
More than 50% of institutions polled are interested in mobile ordering and/or cashierless pickup. McKinsey
Campus store/cafe traffic increased 21% and average transactions grew 23% in the months after going autonomous. Chartwells Higher Education Path Forward Survey
Outside of normal operating hours, students prefer to use self-checkout style or robotic vending option. NACUFS Campus Dining 2030 and Beyond
22% (one-fourth) say that automation and technology is the biggest trend in healthcare dining right now, and 9% say they’re using it to help them with their labor shortage issues. FSD’s Healthcare Survey
71% of operators indicate that they are likely to invest in replacing equipment, and 68% said they are likely to invest in technology within the next 24 months. AHF State of the Industry Report
Contactless options popularized by the pandemic will continue to be in-demand. Lodging Foodservice Report
Creating spaces where employees can grab a quick bite and take a coffee break when they need to recharge is a growing trend on business campuses. The Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management’s Semi-Annual Industry Standards and Benchmark Comparisons Report
Experience unmatched flexibility and efficiency with our Satellite display cases to create the perfect combination display.
Refrigerated/Refrigerated: Keep your products chilled to perfection.
Refrigerated/Ambient: The perfect blend of freshness and convenience.
Ambient/Ambient: Versatile options for any merchandise.
Directed down to only capture hand making selections; used only to settle disputes.
Operator programs food in each tray via the App; Weight tells systems what’s been selected.
Slide-out pan, variable speed compressor, and an on board condensate pan.
Identifies tray that product was selected from and turns red when wrong product is put in a tray.
67% of consumers highlight that contactless experiences are important because they’re easy to use.
A majority of those who say that contactless experiences are important say it’s because they’re quick (59%).
65% of consumers said privacy was a heightened concern, and they prefer an anonymous/privacy-protected shopping experience.
The ARM technology requires a connection to the internet and payment processing setup. Operational fees are associated with payment processing as outlined here.
A featured recipient of the 2023 Kitchen Innovations (KI) Award celebrating the back of house innovations that improve operations and generate growth through advances in automation, sustainability, efficiency, space saving and more.
The ARM was recognized by NRF for Best Commerce/Multi-Vendor Platform Award. Structural Concepts was the only manufacturer considered for this prestigious honor as the other finalists included technology and software solution providers.
The ARM is a nominee for the 2024 Readers' Choice New Products of the Year Awards through Vending Market Watch.
The Autonomous Retail Merchandiser (ARM) received the Product of the Year Award from the Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) as part of their 2024 Innovation Showcase. FCSI is one of the most respected, professional organizations offering design and management consulting services, specialized in the foodservice and hospitality industry, across the world.
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