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Chick-fil-A surprising your customers latest innovations: a vending machine.
Popular fast food chain launched it First limited-edition Vending machine in an unexpected location: WellStar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia.
A Chick-fil-A spokesperson explained that the machine is a temperature-controlled fridge with a touchscreen to choose what you want. Independent. The spokesperson also said that the machine “is located close to the Chick-fil-A on the hospital campus,” adding that “menu items will be replenished by local team members.”
Some of the Chick-fil-A items sold in this machine include the Southwest Veggie Wrap with Creamy Salsa for $7.99 and the Chick-fil-A Cool Wrap with Avocado Lime Ranch for $8.49.
And like any other vending machine, you can count on Chick-fil-A to serve breakfast. This includes the brand’s recently launched Waffle Potato Chips in two of its flavors, Original and Chick-fil-A Sauce, each for $2.09.
The goal of the machine is to “provide another way to meet customers where they are, such as late at night when other dining options may not be available.” However, like Chick-fil-A restaurants, the vending machines will not be open on Sunday.
Photos of the new vending machine have also been shared in Georgia on xFans made fun of it and poked fun at the fact that it was in a hospital.
“is this a joke?” one tweeted, while another wrote: “No wonder America is having a health crisis.”
“So what is it, O Lord,” replied the third.
A fourth quipped: “I don’t want middle-hot, uncooked chicken fingers.”
The X account from the Urology Residency Program at Georgia Hospital also shared thoughts about the new vending machine.
“The only Chick-fil-A vending machine in the country is in our hospital. Sells wraps and chips. Restocked every 18 hours. How’s that for the welfare of the residents?” The account wrote.
This is Chick-fil-A’s latest move to expand its business. Last month the company had announced its restaurant Dedicated solely to beverages, DaybrightThe new restaurant, which will open its first location in the Greater Atlanta area this fall, will focus on a curated beverage menu featuring specialty coffees, smoothies and cold-pressed juices.
The concept would specifically avoid overlapping with Chick-fil-A’s existing beverage offerings. So Chick-fil-A staples like lemonade, frosted lemonade, milkshakes and some coffees won’t appear on the DayBright menu. More information about the DayBright drinks lineup will be released in the coming months.