24/7 Fresh Food Access for a Leading U.S. Auto Manufacturer
“It can be really difficult to grab something healthy and convenient during a break while on shift. Having a CookUnity smart fridge made lunchtime so much easier.”
The Problem:
Spanning more than a mile and comprising several large manufacturing buildings, administrative areas, and corporate offices, the facility faced a growing challenge: limited food access for its diverse workforce.
Traditional vending machines offered only packaged snacks and sodas, while on-site cafeterias were few and far between. Expanding food service infrastructure was impractical due to cost and space constraints. Employees working in distant sections of the complex often had to spend much of their short breaks walking between buildings just to find something to eat.
Leadership recognized the need for a campus-wide dining solution that could deliver fresh, nutritious meals—conveniently located near both factory lines and office workstations.
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The Solution:
CookUnity implemented a network of smart fridges strategically distributed throughout the 1.25-mile campus, including key points in the production facilities and corporate offices. These smart fridges replaced outdated vending machines and eliminated the need for new cafeteria construction or scheduled catering.
Employees now have 24/7 access to chef-prepared, healthy meals with a rotating menu designed to meet diverse dietary preferences—including vegetarian, vegan, and high-protein options. Each fridge is stocked and managed using real-time data, ensuring top-performing meals are always available and reducing food shortages or waste.
Using the CookUnity app, employees can quickly browse the menu, reserve meals, and make contactless purchases—allowing them to enjoy nutritious food within minutes, without leaving their building.
This integrated approach has transformed how employees eat across the entire site, offering consistent access to healthy meals in every area of the campus.
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The Result:
Healthier Eating, Easier Access, and Happier Teams
Since the rollout, the manufacturer has seen a significant increase in the adoption of healthy meals and employee satisfaction with on-site food options. Teams in both manufacturing and office environments now benefit from easy access to nutritious meals, no matter where they work across the facility’s multiple buildings.
Key outcomes include:
- Improved food access across a 1.25-mile multi-building campus
- Expanded meal availability for both factory teams and corporate employees
- Higher engagement with healthy eating habits
- Reduced time lost during meal breaks, increasing productivity and focus
- Greater convenience with 24/7 on-demand access to fresh meals
By modernizing food access for one of the largest manufacturing campuses in the country, CookUnity proved that healthy, convenient, and flexible dining can work at any scale—bringing chef-made meals directly to every corner of the workplace.
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