Coins, Banknotes, Change giver, Contactless (NFC), Mobile wallet (Apple/Google Pay)
Eco label
ABCDE
Refrigerant
R290 (propane)
EU energy label
C
Use cases
Where this machine fits.
⚡Suitable
Offices with 50+ employees
Fresh supply without in-house cafeteria—sandwiches, salads, ready meals on demand
⚡Suitable
Hospitals & Clinics
HACCP-compliant temperature control, 24/7 availability for shift operations
⚡Suitable
Educational Institutions
Fresh alternative to confectionery machines, suitable as cafeteria supplement
Our rating in detail
Five public rating axes, weighted against the available evidence.
Design & build
8.4 / 10
Technology & features
8.8 / 10
Operation & maintenance
8.3 / 10
Capacity & range
8.4 / 10
Value for money
8.0 / 10
Our verdict
8.4Very good
Compact multi-zone fresh-food machine for offices up to 80 employees. Delivers sandwiches, salads and ready meals in a single unit with HACCP-compliant temperature control—the simplest entry point for fresh-food vending.
At a glance
Model
FAS 750 Food
Manufacturer
FAS International
Category
Fresh Food & Smart Fridges
Price range
from €9,490
Overall score
8.4 / 10
Origin
FAS International (IT)
Pros & cons
Pros
Compact footprint (~0.6 m²) suitable for small break rooms
HACCP-compliant temperature logging without external hardware
Front access for straightforward refill by delivery services
Multi-zone cooling: 2–8 °C and 10–15 °C simultaneously in one machine
R290 refrigerant (GWP 3)—future-proof for F-gas regulations
Cons
Energy Class C—higher power consumption than non-fresh machines
Limited service network in Germany—longer response times than Sielaff or WMF
The FAS 750 Food is a compact fresh-food machine from FAS International's manufacturing facility near Bergamo, purpose-built for office and healthcare environments. With a footprint of approximately 0.6 m², it fits into confined break rooms and corridors. The clean industrial design features a backlit glass front aligned with modern workplace ergonomics—maintaining visibility without the consumer-appliance aesthetic. Shallow depth permits wall installation with adequate service access.
Capacity & Range
Up to 100 portions fit in dual spiral chutes with independent temperature control: 2–8 °C for fresh meals, salads and sandwiches; 10–15 °C for beverages and shelf-stable snacks. A daily refill cycle suffices for offices up to 80 employees; high-traffic sites benefit from twice-daily restocking. Spiral pitch accommodates standard packaging up to 120 mm wide—conventional sandwich clamshells and salad containers require no modification.
Technology & Features
MDB interface supports all market-standard payment terminals from coin validators through NFC and card readers. Internal HACCP logging records temperature curves with audit-ready output for food safety inspections—a regulatory requirement for food-vending machines in German workplace settings. Optional GSM telemetry provides temperature alerts and stock data; not shipped standard but retrofit-ready.
Operation & Service
Wide front-door access enables refill without specialized training in under ten minutes—a practical advantage for delivery services without equipment certification. Cleaning ports are readily accessible; FAS recommends weekly internal sanitation. Service in Germany routes through FAS International system partners; response times extend beyond Sielaff and WMF benchmarks, warranting evaluation at mission-critical sites such as hospitals.
Performance & Energy
Multi-zone refrigeration with R290 refrigerant delivers efficient operation but rates Energy Class C due to sustained low fresh-food temperatures. Integrated night mode reduces consumption by up to 30 % during low-traffic periods. HACCP-compliant operation requires no external data logger; internal memory retains temperature curves for 90 days.
Cost & Total Cost of Ownership
Purchase price ranges €9,490–14,000 depending on telemetry and payment configuration. Acquisition and operating costs are substantially lower than camera-enabled smart-fridge systems. Break-even at well-stocked office locations (throughput ≥ 30 portions/day) typically occurs under 18 months, contingent on an established catering partner managing refill operations.
Technical data
All recorded data points at a glance.
Use & operations
Use cases / locations
Office, Healthcare, Education
Installation type
Floorstanding
Environment (indoor/outdoor)
Indoor
Payment & connectivity
Payment methods
Coins, Banknotes, Change giver, Contactless (NFC), Mobile wallet (Apple/Google Pay)
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Frequently asked questions about FAS 750 Food
What products can I offer in the FAS 750 Food?
Sandwiches, salads, ready meals, snacks and beverages—all product formats up to typical cold-shelf dimensions.
How is HACCP compliance ensured?
The multi-zone cooling system maintains HACCP temperature ranges continuously; an integrated alarm alerts on deviation.
Do I need a catering partner?
Yes—daily or alternate-day restocking with fresh products is required. FAS recommends securing a local catering partner in advance.
What is the energy consumption?
The multi-zone cooling with R290 is optimized for energy efficiency (Class C). Exact figures depend on ambient temperature and product mix.
What does the FAS 750 Food cost?
Between €9,490 and €14,000 depending on telemetry and payment options. Break-even at ≥ 30 portions/day typically under 18 months.
The FAS 500 Fresh is the smaller sibling of the FAS 750 Food — with 120 instead of 200 selections, but more compact dimensions that make it suitable for tighter office corridors and clinic canteens. R290 refrigerant, complete telemetry and MDB cashless are standard. For locations with up to 80 users, the most cost-effective fresh-food vending machine offering in the FAS portfolio.
The FAS Excellence 1050 is a well-documented machine: the four datasheets in the range present the same fields, including depth with the door open — 1,810 millimetres, a value few manufacturers specify and one that determines stocking feasibility. 70 selections across 0.83 square metres equals 84 per square metre and thus 19 per cent more than the smallest version; the operator panel consumes proportionally more of the product width on the narrower machine. It is cooled with CO₂ to plus three degrees, explicitly with temperature monitoring. Energy class C at 450 watts nominal power — whereas the smallest version achieves only class D, meaning an undersized machine costs more to operate. What is missing: annual consumption in kilowatt-hours and climate class. The datasheet suffices for selecting size; it does not suffice for calculating operating electricity costs.
Twelve scales beneath the goods rather than label or scan: the purchase process follows Amazon Go Store logic, not vending-machine logic. Card, wallet or staff ID authorize access, the door opens, billing covers only what is actually missing when it closes. The target audience is no longer limited to offices with 50+ employees: hotels, clinics, universities, sports facilities and farm shops use the same technology for the same purpose—making fresh products available when the canteen, reception or staff are not operating. Two limitations persist. Without stable internet connectivity, regular sales functions are not fully available according to the user manual, and payment is exclusively cashless—the unit does not accept cash. The economic logic is straightforward: no cashier required, no spiral mechanism as a wear part, remote diagnostics instead of service calls. How much this can pay off is demonstrated by a real case from a clinic in North Rhine-Westphalia: two units in the emergency department and lobby achieved an average of approximately €9,900 gross revenue per month, with nearly 80 per cent of that outside regular canteen hours.
