Żabka Group Expands Vending Network Past 350 Machines in Poland and Germany

Żabka Group, the Polish convenience store operator, has expanded its vending machine network to more than 350 units across Poland and Germany, recording more than 1 million customer transactions over a period exceeding one year, according to a press release. The machines sit in offices, manufacturing facilities, logistics centers, hospitals and other locations where traditional retail stores may be impractical. The company is developing vending as a complement to its conventional convenience stores and autonomous Żabka Nano locations rather than a replacement for them. The assortment covers ready-to-eat sandwiches, salads, prepared meals, dairy products, snacks, coffee and other beverages, with the mix tailored to each location. Customers can buy up to five products per transaction, pay by contactless card and collect loyalty points, while digital inventory monitoring helps the company manage availability and replenishment. Education is a growing segment. Żabka operates 48 machines at 25 university and student locations, 12 machines at five secondary schools and two at elementary schools. The school assortment includes more than 50 products that comply with Polish nutrition regulations introduced in September 2026, which set limits on sugar, salt and fat. The company said it is also considering installations at seasonal venues, parking areas, electric vehicle charging stations and ice rinks. For operators, Żabka is a working model of the multi-format approach now common in Europe: vending as a low-cost extension into sites that cannot support a store, with compliance-ready assortments for schools. Source: Vending Times — https://www.vendingtimes.com/news/zabka-group-expands-vending-network-in-poland-germany/