Almost every student has been in the position where they had to chug one of those extra large double double coffees, just to stay awake for the night so they can finish their assignments and essentially survive a little longer in their university career. If not coffee, then it’s that gnawing craving for Timbits!
I came across the idea of Tim Hortons expanding their distribution channels to include vending machines on Alison Chan’s blog; it seems quite feasible, with a high payoff in the long run. Line-ups are usually so long that they reach out the door, so having a vending machine provides more convenience, and therefore adds value for the consumer. It would also be useful in a school dormitory, when all the stores on campus have already closed for the night.
It is quite controversial amongst some people when it comes to the quality and freshness of the food and/or drinks that are to be offered. In my opinion, technology is constantly improving and upgrading itself so it will only be a matter of time before they come up with a solution to keep the goods hot and fresh for expanded periods of time.