About us

Minicrate was founded by Ben and Andrew with a simple belief — convenience should be smart, seamless, and profitable for businesses.

After seeing how much unused space exists in residential buildings, gyms, hotels, and entertainment venues, they recognised a missed opportunity. Traditional vending felt outdated. Limited product choice. No branding flexibility. No real partnership model.

So they built something better.

A Smarter Approach to Vending

Minicrate delivers modern, touchscreen smart vending machines designed for today’s environments. Our machines are sleek, digital-first, and built to integrate naturally into premium spaces.

But we’re not just installing machines — we’re creating revenue opportunities.

We developed flexible partnership models that allow businesses to choose how they want to work with us:

  • Hands-off revenue share
  • Lease and operate independently
  • Full ownership with outright purchase

Every model is designed around one principle: making vending simple and profitable.

Built Around Partnership

What makes Minicrate different isn’t just the technology — it’s the structure.

We don’t believe in rigid contracts or one-size-fits-all solutions. We collaborate with our partners to:

  • Select products based on real demand
  • Optimise pricing for margin performance
  • Position machines for maximum visibility
  • Continuously improve results

Whether a client wants passive income or full operational control, we provide the system and support to make it work.

Designed for Modern Spaces

Our machines are designed to complement:

  • Residential developments
  • Hotels and serviced apartments
  • Gyms and fitness centres
  • Student accommodations
  • Bars and entertainment venues

Clean design. Smart interface. Cashless payments. Digital capability.

This isn’t old-school vending — this is automated retail.

The Vision

Ben and Andrew built Minicrate to redefine how businesses view vending machines — not as a utility, but as a revenue asset.

Their focus is simple:

  • Deliver convenience to customers
  • Create measurable income for partners
  • Scale with smart, data-driven systems

Minicrate continues to grow by building long-term partnerships and installing machines where they genuinely add value.