A gym is one of the best vending locations there is: hundreds of visits a day, people who have just burned 500 calories, and a front desk that would rather not run a cooler. Here is what works in gyms and fitness centres across Canada, and how to get machines installed at no cost.
What sells in a gym vending machine
- Hydration: water (still and sparkling), electrolyte drinks, coconut water, zero-sugar sports drinks — by far the top sellers.
- Protein: ready-to-drink protein shakes, protein bars, jerky, nut packs.
- Energy: pre-workout drinks and energy drinks, especially in early-morning and evening peaks.
- Recovery and convenience: bananas, yogurt and fruit cups in a refrigerated machine, plus headphones, towels and locks in a combo unit for larger clubs.
Which machine fits your facility
- Boutique studio (50–150 visits/day): one combo machine with a drink-heavy planogram.
- Full-service gym (300+ visits/day): a glass-front drink machine plus a snack or fresh-food machine near the change rooms.
- Municipal recreation centre or arena: multiple machines at the entrance and rink level, with healthy-choice shares to match municipal policy.
Why gyms choose free placement over running their own cooler
A front-desk cooler ties up staff, cash and fridge space, and the margin disappears into shrinkage. With free placement, we supply a new machine with tap-to-pay, stock it based on real sales, clean it and repair it — at $0 — and your staff never touch inventory. Members get 24/7 access, which matters for key-fob gyms open around the clock. Compare the options in rental vs. free placement.
Branding and member perks
Machines can carry your facility’s name on the header panel, and clubs can run member promotions (free water during a challenge, discounted protein for personal-training clients) that we bill back at the agreed rate.
Frequently asked questions
Can the machine run 24/7 in an unstaffed gym?
Yes. Machines are remotely monitored, accept contactless payment and have 24/7 support for refunds.
Do you stock specific supplement brands?
We stock mainstream protein and sports-nutrition brands and can add specific products at your request where supply allows.
Is there a minimum size?
Around 40 or more visits a day is enough for a combo machine; larger clubs qualify for several machines.
Ready to add a machine? Request a free vending machine — we reply within one business day and install in 3 to 5 business days, anywhere in our 2,100+ Canadian service locations.
