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?
They understand that under the progressive regimes to come, those are gonna be $15/hr workers.
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.
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.
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.
No it wouldn't. Vending machines don't call in sick, show up late, file petty grievances and spit in people's pizzas, etc.