The future of vending machines was exposed on an ordinary winter night in New York City. A sleek wall-mounted machine provided bar goers a taste of the future in a crowded bar, the Village Pour House in the East Village. This vending machine will assist those who are hoping to strike it rich or meet their dream girl. It has mouthwash and minty gum on hand, and it plans to sell cologne and condoms in the future. Because these machines are slimmer and smaller, they can be placed practically anywhere, converting wasted space into income for the location, the product supplier, and the vending company.

These new vending machines have a touch screen and a credit card-only payment system, as well as a compact design that allows them to be placed in previously inaccessible areas. Mouthwash, cologne, and condoms for the bar scene population are among the things they sell. Vengo Labs' founder and brains behind these new devices, Brian Shimmerlik, describes the business venture: "Many individuals come here to meet new people of the opposite sex. It's critical to have fresh breath and a pleasant odor."

The new machines, which were developed with the support of a $17,500 grant from the New York Economic Development Corp., could be the next big thing. Shimmerlik and his colleagues intend to install 10,000 machines throughout the city, including clubs, office buildings, and doctor's waiting rooms. Though the money was originally intended to fund a scheme to put vending machines in cabs, don't be shocked if, one day soon, when you board a NYC taxi cab, you are confronted with an inventive vending machine factory.

One of the main concepts behind the firm is vending machine customization. For bars, there's cologne and mouthwash, as well as USB cords and phone chargers. They will eventually be installed above the elevator buttons in Manhattan business buildings, doctor's office lobbies, and taxi cabs, among other places. The company's owners may track purchases in real time to determine popular and unpopular selections more efficiently than they do now. To attract more customers and promote specific products, prices might be modified instantly and remotely. Customers will be able to create user profiles and earn additional points as they purchase things from machines in various locations, according to the business.

Are these machines the vending industry's wave of the future? Most likely, this is only one of many options available to the sector. Passionate entrepreneurs can take the vending industry to a whole new level by combining technology, convenience, and even social media. For aspiring vending business entrepreneurs, there are hundreds or thousands of applications for portable vending machines; many untapped areas and untested items exist. Vending may appear to be a well-worn business model, but the industry's potential for innovation is nearly limitless. Individuals who are tech-savvy and social media aware have the potential to push the vending sector to new heights of innovation and profitability. Smaller is absolutely better in this new world!