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Workplace micro markets · Chicagoland

Turn the breakroom into an open market.

More choice, fresh options and self-checkout convenience—planned and managed by A&M.

Contemporary workplace micro market with open shelves, refrigerated products and self-checkout kioskWorkplace micro market environment
Open shelves · Self-checkout

More choice within reach

A convenience-store experience, right inside the workplace.

Open displays make it easier to see labels, compare choices and select more than a traditional machine can hold.

350–400products can be offered in suitable installationsActual assortment depends on space, equipment and workplace demand.

Snacks & beverages

Familiar favorites and everyday breakroom essentials.

Fresh & healthy

Fresh-food and better-for-you options where the program supports them.

Meals & specialty

A broader assortment for workplaces seeking more complete access.

Simple for the team

Browse. Scan. Pay. Get back to the day.

A self-checkout flow gives employees open access while supported technology helps A&M monitor and manage the market.

BrowseChoose from open shelves and coolers
ScanUse the self-checkout kiosk
PayCards and compatible mobile wallets
Checkout and payment capabilities vary by the approved kiosk configuration.

Designed around the workplace

The layout begins with how the facility moves.

A successful market fits the workforce, available space and daily operating rhythm.

Assess your space

Workforce & shifts

Team size, operating hours and multi-shift access shape the recommendation.

Space & traffic

Available room, circulation and break patterns guide the physical layout.

Selection

Preferences, fresh-food goals and actual demand inform the assortment.

Security needs

Placement and checkout technology are considered as one system.

Managed by A&M

The market experience. And everything behind it.

A&M coordinates the system from initial planning through everyday service.

Plan & install

Layout, equipment, checkout and product setup designed as one program.

Replenish & merchandise

Route service, cleaning and displays maintained around actual demand.

Monitor & adjust

Inventory insight helps inform replenishment and product changes.

Support locally

A responsive team remains accountable for the market after launch.

A&M vending equipment in a workplace breakroom

Micro market or vending?

Choose the format that fits the workplace.

Traditional vending

Compact footprint, controlled product access and a strong fit for many workplace sizes.

Explore vending
Micro market

Open shelving, broader assortment, self-checkout and a stronger fit for larger locations.

Assess market fit

Frequently asked questions

What workplace teams ask before opening a market.

How many employees are needed for a micro market?+

A&M evaluates team size, shifts, traffic and daily demand. The right fit is confirmed during a complimentary workplace assessment.

How much space does a micro market require?+

Space needs vary with assortment, refrigeration, shelving and checkout equipment. A&M plans the layout around the available breakroom.

How does checkout work?+

Employees select products from open displays and pay at a self-checkout kiosk using supported payment methods.

What helps reduce theft?+

Market layout, kiosk controls and AI-assisted camera technology can help deter and identify loss. Exact technology is confirmed for each installation.

How often is the market restocked?+

Visit frequency is planned around workforce size, product movement and actual demand.

Can the product mix be customized?+

Yes. Workplace preferences and actual demand help guide the assortment, subject to equipment and supplier availability.

Can existing vending be converted?+

Often, yes. A&M can assess the current setup and recommend vending, a micro market or a combination of services.

Complimentary · No obligation

Could a micro market fit your workplace?

Share the essentials. A&M will review your location and recommend the right next step.

Micro market assessmentTell us about your workplace.
About 60 seconds
No obligation · Sent securely to A&M