As foodservice operators look for ways to serve customers more efficiently while navigating labor challenges and rising operating costs, autonomous retail is creating new opportunities.

Structural Concepts' Autonomous Retail Merchandiser (ARM) brings together fresh food merchandising and frictionless checkout in one intelligent solution.  Designed for secure, unattended operation, ARM gives customers convenient access to fresh food while helping operators reduce labor requirements, streamline inventory management, and create more opportunities to generate revenue.

Frictionless Shopping, Smarter Operations

ARM creates a simple grab-and-go experience without traditional checkout lines or manual scanning.  Customers present payment, open the door, select their products, close the door, and complete their transaction.

For operators, ARM combines convenience with features designed to simplify day-to-day operations:

• Flexible payments: Accept credit/debit cards, mobile payments, employee or student IDs, and other credentials.
• Reduced labor needs: Operate without a dedicated cashier and provide convenient food 24/7.
• Smart inventory management: Track inventory, product movement, and sales performance in real time.
• Secure transactions: Load cell technology, transaction validation, and access controls help ensure accurate purchases.
• Flexible operation: Switch between autonomous and traditional cooler modes based on staffing or location needs.

More Products, More Sales Potential

ARM gives operators multiple ways to bring autonomous retail into their space: