A micro market is an unattended, self-service store with coolers and open shelves that has a variety of food and drinks, including more fresh and healthy options such as salads, sandwiches, yogurt, fruit, veggie snacks, new age beverages, teas. Micro markets are usually in workplace environments serving employees by allowing them to scan their item along with a loaded-value key card.
Micro markets were launched in 2011 and are expected to grow to more than 35,000 units by 2020, according to the National Automated Merchandise Association. Company Kitchen was one of the first to launch micro markets and is is one of the largest micro market providers in the nation.