How i5 Wynwood Turned Its Lobby Into a Resident Meal Solution
"Residents love it so much that it’s become a standard part of our leasing tours."
Property Manager
The Opportunity:
Elevating the Resident Experience
Like many urban residential communities, i5 Wynwood serves residents with busy schedules who value convenience, flexibility, and lifestyle-driven amenities.
Rather than adding another underused perk, the team wanted something that:
- Residents would actually use
- Enhanced the day-to-day living experience
- Helped the building stand out during tours
- Didn’t create extra work for the on-site staff
Food access emerged as a natural opportunity — but traditional vending machines and delivery apps didn’t meet the bar for quality or convenience.
The Solution:
A Resident Meal Solution in the Lobby
Fraîche by CookUnity was installed directly in the i5 Wynwood lobby, giving residents instant access to fresh, ready-to-eat meals without leaving the building.
How it works:
- Chef-made meals are stocked regularly
- Residents browse and purchase directly from the fridge
- No subscriptions, no apps, no delivery wait times
- No operational burden on the property team
For residents, it feels like a premium convenience.
For the property team, it functions as a set-it-and-forget-it amenity.
5 Stars - Deeeeeelicious! Loved it all. The filet mignon with gorgonzola cream sauce was super!
The Results:
From Amenity to Everyday Habit
What started as a lobby upgrade quickly became a daily-use feature that residents rely on — and a visible differentiator for the leasing team.
The impact has been immediate and visible:
- Leasing teams actively show the fridge during tours, using it as a tangible lifestyle amenity
- Residents regularly purchase meals, with some planning their daily meals around what’s available
- The fridge has become a daily-use feature, not a novelty
- The property team enjoys the benefit without added operational complexity
Want to Learn More?
Get in touch with our team to see how a Fraîche by CookUnity smart fridge can serve your residential building.
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Property Manager
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