365 Retail Markets SmartNews

The 365 Open House

July 18th, 2013

The 365 Open House was a massive success! On Thursday, July 18^th, we showcased the full potential of our MicroMarket technology to partners

and investors, and they were more than excited to see the experience

they have helped to shape.

Between 4:30 and 7pm, guests were allowed to tour our newly designed office space and our 365 Lounge. The event featured live music, catered food, and an open bar.

We also want to send a special thanks to all of our partners who helped make this event a success. In no particular order:

partners

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Product Release

Freezer and Cooler Temperature Sensors

We are beginning to integrate a new temperature sensor for the coolers and freezers that accompany our SmartShop Kiosks. We are extremely happy to deliver this highly-anticipated upgrade. These new sensors will give a significantly more accurate reading of temperatures 32 degrees and below and will save the battery life to ensure that the sensors are up and running 24 hours a day. We are slowly beginning to integrate these sensors and will use these exclusively once we run out of our old ones.

Customer Perspective

Elite Cuisine

Though passion for food is what sets Elite Cuisine apart from other operators, MicroMarkets are the driving force behind their growth and the number one priority for their next year. Steve Closser, food service veteran and Vice President of Elite Cuisine, went as far as to say that "if vending doesn't adopt micro markets, it's going to be a problem". He continued by emphasizing that the antiquated vending model does not resonate with the millennials that are now beginning to enter the work force.

Consumers are shifting towards choosing healthier food options, and MicroMarkets are the perfect solution to facilitate this shift. In an effort to cater to this new trend, Jim Schweppe, Founder, President and CEO of Elite Cuisine, has implemented a "Better Choices for a Better You" campaign that denotes dietician and fitness coordinator approved healthy products. Though vending machines can be restrictive in terms of what they can offer, a MicroMarket has virtually unlimited options for what can be sold within a market. This flexibility provides an optimal environment to encourage healthy living through their wellness initiatives.

Since integrating 365 Retail Markets' technology into their portfolio, Elite Cuisine has seen "30 to 40 percent organic growth" across their locations; and Elite Cuisine plans to focus their attention on implementing new 365 MicroMarkets and staying on the cutting edge of technology within the vending industry.

http://www.elitecuisinellc.com/

Product Feature

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