Growing up:
A micro market overview
M
icro markets are the fastest growing seg-
ment in the vending industry. During
2013, roughly 3,000 operators added
micro market systems and it boosted their rev-
enue numbers. Here is a look at how the micro
market segment has evolved and is changing
the industry to date.
ACTIVE MICRO MARKET
PLACEMENTS IN U.S.
*
6000
2013
2012
2011
1,012
5,426
2,724
11.38%
*Source: Bachtelle and Associates
P
e
r
c
e
n
t
2%
2010
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M I C R O M A R K E T S B Y T H E N U M B E R S
Unless otherwise noted, data is from the Automatic Merchandiser 2013 State
of the Vending Industry Report
10.5%
25.3%
30.5%
6.3%
2.2%
10.5%
14.7%
OPERATORS have been
adding more micro markets
each year.
MICRO
MARKETS BY
MARKET SHARE
● Avanti Markets NW
● 365 Retail Markets
● Three Square Market
● Other
● Company Kitchen
● REVIVE
● Breakroom Provisions
16.64%
Southwest
8.88%
Northwest