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Pizza Vending Machines: The Next Big Thing?
LAWeekly ^ | Fri, Apr 4, 2014 | Besha Rodell

Posted on 04/04/2014 3:55:04 PM PDT by nickcarraway

It seems the non-packaged food vending machine trend is not slowing, not one bit. We've all heard of cupcake vending machines. And of course, there was the rise and fall and resurrection of Burritobox. And now we hear word of Let's Pizza, a pizza vending machine. Because, of course there would be a pizza vending machine. You don't want a dystopian future with no pizza, do you?? Alright then.

For now, Let's Pizza is only operating in the UK and Italy, but there have been rumors for years that the machines will debut in the U.S. any minute.

Invented by Italian entrepreneur Claudio Torghele, the machine makes pizza in about 2.5 minutes. The pizza is made from scratch - as in, the dough is mixed, the pizza topped, etc. It can make around 100 pizzas before the machine needs to be refilled.

Of course, the prospect of pizza vending machines shouldn't be all that thrilling to residents of L.A., seeing as we already have caviar vending machines.

See below for the vaguely creepy video about how Let's Pizza machines work.


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Food
KEYWORDS: business; pizza
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1 posted on 04/04/2014 3:55:04 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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2 posted on 04/04/2014 3:56:57 PM PDT by dfwgator
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Wouldn’t it be cheaper for a company to hire a bunch of $8 an hour minimum wage workers than buy a big thing like that?


3 posted on 04/04/2014 3:57:25 PM PDT by MNDude
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No anchovies please.


4 posted on 04/04/2014 3:58:08 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement ("World Peace 1.20.09.")
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They understand that under the progressive regimes to come, those are gonna be $15/hr workers.


5 posted on 04/04/2014 3:58:28 PM PDT by nascarnation (Toxic Baraq Syndrome: hopefully infecting a Dem candidate near you)
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Pizza Vending Machines: The Next Big Thing?

Are they going to be paid minimum wage?

6 posted on 04/04/2014 4:00:41 PM PDT by Navy Patriot (Join the Democrats, it's not Fascism when WE do it, and the Constitution and law mean what WE say.)
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Reading the responses, I think your thread is dead on target, Nick.


7 posted on 04/04/2014 4:02:48 PM PDT by Navy Patriot (Join the Democrats, it's not Fascism when WE do it, and the Constitution and law mean what WE say.)
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those are gonna be $15/hr workers.”

All union members with a negotiated contract plus vacation, sick pay, maternity/paternity/family leave, tuition reimbursement and Obamacare health coverage. Probably more like $30-$40/hour. Not that much profit in pizza.


8 posted on 04/04/2014 4:03:37 PM PDT by Grams A (The Sun will rise in the East in the morning and God is still on his throne.)
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2015 - not too far away from "hydrated pizzas."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kId3KZaYGzU

9 posted on 04/04/2014 4:04:13 PM PDT by PapaNew
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Wouldn’t it be cheaper for a company to hire a bunch of $8 an hour minimum wage workers than buy a big thing like that?

No, because your labor costs are nearly eliminated. All your paying for is an up-front cost on the equipment, maintenance, and rent.

This is why Redbox is kicking ass in the video rental industry.

10 posted on 04/04/2014 4:04:42 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist (GO WISCONSIN BADGERS GO!)
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They understand that under the progressive regimes to come, those are gonna be $15/hr workers.

.....and taxed into oblivion.


11 posted on 04/04/2014 4:06:33 PM PDT by Huskrrrr
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When I do order pizza from a delivery source, I usually order two and eat only two slices then freeze the rest in two-slice baggies for future easy meals. Order the works pizzas so the thawed treats really zing the tastebuds.


12 posted on 04/04/2014 4:06:39 PM PDT by MHGinTN (Being deceived can be cured.)
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This is why Redbox is kicking ass in the video rental industry.

Best example ever.

13 posted on 04/04/2014 4:06:55 PM PDT by Navy Patriot (Join the Democrats, it's not Fascism when WE do it, and the Constitution and law mean what WE say.)
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video rental industry? that still exists?


14 posted on 04/04/2014 4:07:12 PM PDT by plain talk
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Wouldn’t it be cheaper for a company to hire a bunch of $8 an hour minimum wage workers than buy a big thing like that?

Keep in mind they would also need to have ovens and other equipment, and rent a storefront. This machine can be stuck somewhere, like in a gas station or a highway rest stop, and just refilled periodically.

15 posted on 04/04/2014 4:10:22 PM PDT by PapaBear3625 (You don't notice it's a police state until the police come for you.)
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Ask Blockbuster about Redbox, oh wait, you can’t.


16 posted on 04/04/2014 4:11:39 PM PDT by dfwgator
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The brick-and-mortars have went under. Now it’s just streaming, mostly.


17 posted on 04/04/2014 4:20:36 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist (GO WISCONSIN BADGERS GO!)
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Netflix works if you can wait a day or two. If you have them lined up in the queue you can get them in and out reasonably fast.


18 posted on 04/04/2014 4:22:16 PM PDT by jsanders2001
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Wouldn’t it be cheaper for a company to hire a bunch of $8 an hour minimum wage workers than buy a big thing like that?

Depends on where you put this. This machine can probably pay for itself with lower volume business than paying employees to stand around and do nothing when there aren't enough customers. The expenses of the machine are also relative. It may not be more expensive than current pizza machines that require employees. This can also be open 24 hours.

19 posted on 04/04/2014 4:29:09 PM PDT by Vince Ferrer
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There was one at an airshow I went to; only thing was you had to tell the guy what you wanted (one size only) he makes it and you wait at the other end for it. Worked pretty good.


20 posted on 04/04/2014 4:30:23 PM PDT by SkyDancer (I Believe In The Law Until It Intereferes With Justice. And Pay Your Liberty Tax Citizen.)
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