Layout That Moves Product and Minimizes Shrink

Start with your temperature zoning:

• Place 34–38°F drink coolers near the entrance — cold thirst = impulse buys

• Frozen entrees go on the far right — minimizes frost from repeated door swings

• Leave a 4" gap behind every unit for airflow — never let your compressor “kiss the wall”

• Level each machine using a bubble level and ¼” shims — this keeps compressors quiet and efficient

Kiosk Positioning: ADA & Signal Ready

Mount your touchscreen kiosk at 48” eye level, with the keypad under 46” for full ADA compliance. Run the LTE antenna to the cabinet top — 3 bars minimum is a must for live sync. Add an 18-inch floor decal in front to cue the queue and prevent chaos during peak hours.

Camera & Security Placement

Deploy two cameras:

• Cam 1 — 8 feet high, aimed at kiosk-cooler junction

• Cam 2 — angled 45° over the snack shelf

• Install metal lock bars on cooler doors

• Use 300–500 lux LED strips for sharp footage

• Set motion alert thresholds, budget for 3–5% shrink — even good setups see that

Visual Cues, Signage & Behavioral Nudges

• Backlit Grab & Go header — color-match to property branding

• ShelfEdge Labels — show price, flavor, and a QR feedback code

• Add a Healthy Picks decal on the upper-left cooler door to prompt smarter choices

Send out a one-pager explaining the tap-scan-pay flow, paired with:

• A teaser email

• A lobby flyer — drop both 48 hours pre-launch

Ready to Go Live?

If your layout is locked, you’re ready for the final pre-launch checklist:

• Test vends

• Label alignment

• Temperature verification

• Live payment runs