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Promote Sustainability in Your Montgomery Break Room

Posted on June 1, 2023May 25, 2023 by Katie Waxman

Now more than ever, it’s critical to make eco-conscious decisions. That goes for the products we use at home to the food and beverages we consume at work. Look no further than the Montgomery office break room! Not only is sustainability better for the health and wellness of employees, but it’s also better for the planet. If you’re looking for greener solutions in your break room services, we’re here to help. When you work with AFS Coffee Service, we will help you create a custom, sustainable service that fits your needs.

Water Filtration for Sustainability

There are so many benefits to having a Montgomery water filtration service in your break room. It can reduce your carbon footprint as a business. It also limits the number of plastic water bottles in landfills. It’s a win-win! Plus, providing clean, great-tasting water on-demand will encourage employees to stay hydrated at work. And that means more energized and healthy team members. Here’s an idea: create a company-wide initiative to bring reusable water bottles to work. Get the whole team involved!

Upgrade Your Break Room Tech

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How you provide refreshments to your team is just as important as the actual products. If you want to build a more sustainable workplace, then it might be time to upgrade your Montgomery break room technology. By using our service, you’ll get options good for the environment. We use systems to optimize restocking that eliminates extra vehicles, and their emissions, on the road. We also use modern tech in vending machines and in the warehouse to make our routes more efficient. For example, LED lights reduce the amount of power a vending machine uses.

Create an Eco-Conscious Coffee Service

Consider swapping single-use items, such as cups, for biodegradable office coffee supplies. Opt for products made from renewable or recycled materials. You might also consider getting a bean-to-cup brewer for the break room. This gourmet coffee brewer uses whole beans to make coffee drinks by the cup. It limits waste and is a delicious start to each workday!

Bring Sustainability to Your Break Room With AFS Coffee Service

Give staff amazing break room services that are also great for the planet! Contact AFS Coffee Service at (334) 264.7336 or kmiller@afsvend.com for more information about our micro-market, office coffee, vending, or water filtration services. We look forward to working with you!

How Auburn Break Rooms Can Go Touchless

Posted on December 15, 2022December 8, 2022 by Katie Waxman

Break room touchless technology can make employees feel safer about returning to the office. That’s because it decreases the need to touch shared surfaces. Therefore, it lowers the risk of contracting germs. Employees can stay healthy while buying their favorite snacks and drinks.

AFS Coffee Service’s touchless break room services can help. We offer many different touchless solutions. Want to learn more? If so, keep reading!

Mobile Payments in the Break Room

Many of us make purchases from our smartphones. So, why should buying break room snacks be any different? Some Auburn micro-markets offer touchless payment options. Thus, you can buy food and drinks without ever having to touch the screen!

Modern Auburn vending machines have become more sanitary too. For instance, many accept mobile payments. Cash and coins can harbor germs. Now, you can avoid them and stay healthy.

Avoid Germs with Touchless Drinking Orders

Enjoy your favorite coffee drinks without the germs! AFS Coffee Service’s office coffee service makes this possible. In fact, some of our Auburn single-cup brewers allow you to order drinks from your phone. For example, creamy cappuccinos or lattes. Furthermore, these brewers ensure fresh coffee in every cup.

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Ice and Filtered Water Promote Hydration

Want a personalized water-based drink? Some Auburn water filtration can do just that! Choose from different flavoring and carbonation options. Best of all, you can do this on your mobile device. As a result, you can avoid touching any screens.

Keep your cold beverages cold with ice from clean and sanitized ice dispensers. Many have “self-cleaning” cycles that can reduce the risk of germs.

Moreover, some machines make softer ice that is more chewable and helps employees avoid tooth pain. It also encourages them to drink more water and stay hydrated. Then they can feel their best because hydration improves mood, productivity, and sleep. Hydrated employees are ready to conquer their workday!

Keep Your Staff Safe with Touchless Technology

Do you want to keep your team safe and secure? A touchless break room can help! Employees can enjoy their favorite products while avoiding dirty surfaces. This way, your office can reduce the spread of germs. This promotes workplace wellness. As a result, employees might take fewer sick days. This benefits your business too!

Curious to learn more? AFS Coffee Service is always happy to help! Call us today at (334) 264.7336. We’ll help you find the best touchless products for your break room. We look forward to speaking with you soon!

Perks of Auburn Modern Vending Machine Solutions

Posted on December 16, 2021December 13, 2021 by Katie Waxman

Today’s modern vending technology has benefited workplaces in many ways. For example, it has boosted productivity, engagement, and staff satisfaction. In fact, these perks can be seen in the break room! Our Auburn advanced vending solutions provides a fantastic experience to every employee.

Not convinced yet? Here are four benefits of upgrading your Auburn break room with modern refreshment technology.

1. Remotely Monitored Inventory

Modern vending technology has come a long way! For instance, online inventory reports allow us to keep all of your snacks fully stocked with ease. This means, we know when your favorite snacks are running low. Moreover, we know exactly what to bring to restock your Auburn snack vending machine before leaving the warehouse.

Additionally, we are able to track what is selling, and what needs to be replaced. That way we can ensure the products you want, are always available.

2. Convenient Payment Options

Nowadays, many people prefer paying with credit cards or on their smartphone. Our mobile payment options ensure your team can easily pay for delicious drinks from their phones! For example, modern machines accept Apple Pay, Google Pay, tap-to-pay, and more! Be sure to equip your Auburn refreshment services with the best vending technology out there.

Employees can take a stroll to the break room, whip out their phone or credit card, and pay instantly! No cash, no problem! Multiple payment options allow everyone to pay their way.

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3. Better for the Environment

Another major perk of Auburn modern vending machine solutions is that they’re super sustainable! In addition to decreasing fuel use, they also conserve power! For instance, LED lights use less power than traditional lights. Best of all, these eco-friendly features will also reduce your electric bill!

4. Boost Staff Satisfaction

Quality Auburn refreshment services boost employee satisfaction! Cashless payment options and fully stocked snacks are major employee perks! Plus, your team can grab everything they need for a delicious meal without leaving the office.

Create the Ultimate Break Room Experience with Our Modern Vending Solutions!

So, are you ready to add top-notch Auburn vending services to your break room? AFS Coffee Service can help! We can help you pick the best products for your office’s needs. To learn more about how we can help elevate your break room experience, call us today at (334) 264.7336.

Technology Plays an Important Role in Montgomery

Posted on October 16, 2019October 17, 2019 by josh

Upgrade to a technology filled break room

In 2019 state-of-the-art technology is king, especially in Montgomery break rooms. But, and it’s a big one, adopting new technology should not come at the expense of good employee experiences. Based on the most recent Consumer Payment Study performed by Total System Services (TSYS), researchers found that while Americans want to adopt and use the newest payment technology to pay for purchases, they also want to be able to speak with someone when there is a problem.

For Montgomery employers, the challenge is to find the ideal balance between state-of-the-art payment technology and old-fashioned customer service when it comes to the break room experience.

What Employees Look For

the option to use a mobile device – whether it’s through a mobile payment app or a bank’s app – to pay for snacks, beverages and fresh food
speed, agility and convenience during the buying process
intuitive and user-friendly equipment and processes
personalized offers based on individual purchasing preferences such as buy-4-get-1-free and information about promotions and rewards

Adding new technology in the break room also helps employers provide excellent refreshment services. Vending equipment, open-front coolers and touchscreen self-checkout kiosks are connected to vending suppliers, thus supporting remote data management or sales and inventory data analysis as well as machine maintenance. Vending machines with sought-after products and less time offline are a win for everyone.

“Old-fashioned” Customer Service

Reflecting on the TSYS study, John Dale Hester, Senior Vice President of Relationship Management at TSYS, explained, “Americans are demonstrating a strong appetite for digital technologies…but that willingness to adopt the latest technology has its limits. When people encounter a problem…most still want to interact with a real person.”

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When Montgomery employees have a problem with any part of the refreshment services in their break room, there must be a way to connect with someone who can help solve the problem. Whether it’s via a facility/office manager or the mobile app, effective customer service in the break room is about helping your employees be as successful as possible.

But ultimately, customer service issues in the break room should fall back to your Montgomery refreshment provider, and Automatic Food Service understands that. Not only do we offer state-of-the-art technology and sought-after snacks, beverages and fresh food, but we deliver top-notch customer service. Your employees’ break room experiences are important to us.

For more information about delivering top-notch technology and “old-fashioned” customer service in your break room, please call Automatic Food Service at (334) 264.7336. We look forward to designing the best solution for your organization.

Look Out for New Technology in Auburn

Posted on June 30, 2018July 2, 2018 by elisabeth

Have you ever thought about which technology you might see in the future in your Auburn office break room? Many of those new technologies are likely to first be found in quick service restaurants and grocery stores. They include interactive kiosks, robotsas (a cross between a robot and a baristas), and unattended retail technology or vending machines that sell unique products. The following is a list of technology that is either in use today or will be soon.

Coffee Robot: It’s exactly what it sounds like. The unattended coffee distribution system or robot barista makes a variety of customizable beverages. Customers order their favorite caffeinated beverages from a smartphone app or a nearby tablet, and pick up their beverage from the robot. If you’re lucky enough to be in Austin, TX or San Francisco, CA, then you can try one for yourself.

Robotic Kitchen Restaurant: A new restaurant has recently opened in Boston, MA that is unlike any other. Customers use a touch screen to choose an entree on the menu, add additional ingredients, and remove unwanted ones. The robot then gathers the ingredients, cooks them in a hot pan, and passes the cooked food on to a human who adds some garnish and labels the bowl—all in under three minutes.

Pizza Robot: This one is also exactly what it sounds like although there are currently several different types across the country. Whether the robot assists restaurant employees with making the pizza or is part of cooking the pizza and bringing it to you, it’s all about creating a delicious pizza pie as quickly as possible.

Robotic Burger Flipper: Still one of a kind, this robot in California can flip burgers twice as fast as a human. The robot continues to learn by using feedback loops from its co-workers as well as from its own mistakes. But, there are still a few kinks to work out as this robot works too fast for its human counterparts.

Ice Cream Self-Serve Robot: It’s an ice cream/frozen yogurt shop that makes customizable treats in a vending machine with a robotic arm. While it’s not available yet, it will soon be easier to enjoy a sweet treat especially when grocery shopping.

Unique robots aren’t the only innovative technology that might appear in a break room. Many Auburn break rooms already use cutting-edge technology such as ENERGY STARⓇ certified vending machines, high-efficiency micro-market coolers and freezers, LED lighting, wireless technology, and mobile payment systems. What’s in your Auburn break room?

Whether you’d like to update your current vending machines or micro-market technology, Automatic Food Service can help. We can also help customize the right mix of snacks, food, and beverages to fit your Auburn employees’ needs. Call us at (334) 264.7336 for more information. We look forward to hearing from you.