How long does a micro-market installation take?

July 10, 2026 · 4 min read

Short answer

Most sites go live two to four weeks after the walkthrough. The site survey and planogram take about a week, equipment staging another week, and installation itself is usually a single day. Electrical work and building access approvals are the two things that stretch the timeline.

Week one: survey and planogram

We measure the space, confirm circuits, and interview a handful of employees about what they actually buy. That interview step is what keeps a launch planogram from being a generic snack list.

You get a layout drawing, a product list, and a pricing sheet to approve before anything is ordered.

Week two to three: staging

Fixtures, coolers, and the kiosk are staged and configured off-site. Payment processing, tax rates, and the product catalog are loaded before the equipment leaves the warehouse.

If an electrician is needed for dedicated circuits, this is where scheduling usually determines the go-live date.

Install day

Delivery, placement, power-up, cooler pull-down, stocking, and kiosk testing all happen in one visit — typically four to six hours with no disruption to the break room beyond that window.

We run a launch day on site with sampling and account signup so employees load balances and learn the flow immediately.

Frequently asked

What is the fastest a market can open?
About two weeks when existing circuits are adequate and building access is straightforward.
What usually delays installation?
Electrical work for dedicated circuits and landlord or building-management approvals.
Does the break room have to close?
No. Installation is a single four-to-six-hour visit and can be scheduled around peak break times.

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