Smart Fridge for Gyms: A Better Studio Experience with Additional Revenue

The Livello Smart Fridge works on the same familiar principle as a traditional fridge. Members open the door, see the full range of products and take the items they want. The system automatically recognises which items have been selected. The purchase is then digitally recorded and charged. Product numbers, rotators and traditional dispensing compartments are not required. The intuitive self-service system lowers barriers to use and can encourage spontaneous purchasing decisions. This creates a convenient shopping experience right there in the gym.

The Livello Smart Fridge helps gyms to ensure transparent food labelling and to document key operational data. Information on allergens, nutritional values, ingredients and origin can be displayed directly on the screen. This enables members to access relevant product information before making a purchase decision. Refrigeration temperatures are continuously recorded and digitally documented. Temperature trends can be viewed via the Livello Cloud and used for internal quality processes. This enables requirements under the Food Information Regulation (LMIV) as well as hygiene and food safety guidelines to be systematically mapped. The specific legal assessment should always be tailored to the respective product range and the individual business concept.

The product range can be tailored to suit the members, the training programmes and the focus of the gym. Common items on offer include protein shakes, protein bars, water, sports drinks and high-energy snacks. Bowls, salads, fresh meals and recovery products can also be presented in an appealing way. In addition, towels, training accessories and other products for everyday use at the gym can be sold. As the Smart Fridge does not rely on spiral racks or fixed dispensing compartments, it can accommodate a variety of packaging formats and product sizes. Sales data shows which items are in particular demand at which training times. The product range can therefore be regularly adapted to demand, the season and members’ needs.

Restocking and stock management can be organised to suit the gym’s operations. The Smart Fridge can be restocked by the gym’s own staff, a caterer or an agreed service partner. Stock levels, sales and temperature data can be viewed centrally via the Livello Cloud. Managers can identify at an early stage which products need to be restocked or replaced. Prices, product descriptions, tax rates and other product details can be managed digitally. The Smart Fridge requires only a power supply and an internet connection for installation. Livello provides support with the set-up and is available to answer any technical or operational queries.