99 Spoons is an automated soft serve vending company based in Pasadena, California, operating as a product of 99 Innovations LLC. In three years of operation, the company has deployed 300+ machines with 150+ operators across the United States — establishing itself as a leader in the emerging automated frozen dessert retail category.
The 99 Spoons Machine
The core product is an automated soft serve kiosk designed to dispense fresh soft serve ice cream, frozen yogurt, and related frozen treats without any human intervention. Key features include:
- Robotic dispensing system: Precisely portions and swirls soft serve into cups or cones with consistent quality every time
- Touchscreen interface: Intuitive customer-facing display guides users through flavor selection, topping choices, and payment
- Topping dispensers: Automated topping and sauce dispensers allow customers to customize their orders
- Cashless payment via Nayax: Accepts all major credit/debit cards, contactless payment, and digital wallets — $10/month per machine
- Remote management software: Proprietary platform provides real-time sales data, inventory monitoring, and machine health alerts — $49/month
Certifications and Compliance
99 Spoons machines carry dual certifications from NAMA (National Automatic Merchandising Association) and NSF (National Sanitation Foundation). These certifications are the gold standard for vending machine safety and sanitation, and they facilitate health department approvals across the United States. This means operators don't need to reinvent the compliance wheel — they start with a machine that meets industry standards from day one.
Pricing
- 1 machine: $17,499
- 2 machines: $16,999 each
- 3 machines: $16,499 each
- Monthly software: $49/machine
- Monthly card reader: $10/machine
The Complete Operator Support System
99 Spoons distinguishes itself from other vending machine suppliers through a comprehensive support ecosystem:
- White-glove delivery and installation: Machine arrives set up and ready for training
- In-person tech training: Covers operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and software — typically completed in two hours
- Location procurement services: Third-party partners with proven track records securing placements in high-traffic venues
- Optimized supply chain: National distributor relationships for consumables at operator pricing
- 24/7 support: Industry veteran team available around the clock
- Operator community: Access to a network of 150+ fellow operators for peer learning and support
Who Is 99 Spoons For?
The 99 Spoons model attracts a diverse range of operators:
- Entrepreneurs seeking passive income with a physical asset
- Existing business owners looking to add a complementary revenue stream
- Investors evaluating asset-backed income vehicles
- Veterans of food service or retail who want to own rather than manage
- Anyone who wants to build a scalable business without the overhead of a traditional food establishment
Follow the Journey
Follow 99 Spoons on Instagram at @futureoffrozen to see machines in action, operator stories, and the latest company news. Ready to get started? Visit 99spoons.com.