Cost guide
Micro market cost breakdown
Straightforward look at what a modern micro market actually costs to install, stock, and run \u2014 and which of those line items Flyby covers when your site qualifies for no-cost Micromart placement.
Bottom line for qualified DFW sites
For most offices, warehouses, and multifamily properties with 50+ regular on-site users, Flyby covers hardware, install, product, service, and payment processing. Your team pays only for what they buy. If you want to add an employer subsidy on top, that\u2019s optional and fully controllable.
Line-item breakdown
Typical retail ranges for a mid-size DFW placement. "Who pays" reflects the standard Flyby no-cost placement model for qualified sites.
Where cost surprises hide
Legacy contracts. Older operators sometimes lock properties into 5-year contracts with hardware fees, minimum monthly service charges, or "cost recovery" surcharges on product. Flyby doesn\u2019t work that way.
Shrink assumptions. Some legacy vendors bake expected loss into their quote. AI-powered coolers use vision and weight sensors, so shrink is measured, not guessed.
Card fees passed to users. A growing number of vending routes add a 3\u201310% "convenience fee" at checkout. Micromart pricing shows the actual price on the shelf.
Freshness cost. Sandwiches and salads have a shelf life. Flyby manages spoilage as part of the operator margin \u2014 you shouldn\u2019t see waste show up on an invoice.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a micro market cost to install?
Hardware and install for an AI-powered cooler plus a shelf and kiosk typically runs $12,000–$45,000 depending on size, refrigeration, and enclosure. Flyby covers 100% of that cost for qualifying DFW placements.
What does the property or employer pay each month?
For qualified paid-user placements, the site pays nothing — users pay per item at checkout. If you want an employer subsidy, that’s a controllable per-item or per-employee amount you choose.
Are there payment processing fees?
Card processing runs about 2.6–3.0% + $0.10 per transaction on smart coolers and kiosks. Flyby absorbs this in the paid-user model — it comes out of the operator margin, not the customer or the site.
How is product priced?
Micromart pricing is generally comparable to a convenience store or airport grab-and-go: $2–$4 snacks, $2–$3 drinks, $6–$11 fresh meals. Fresh food is priced to move so it doesn’t spoil.
What if my site doesn’t qualify for no-cost placement?
We’ll be honest and tell you. In some cases a smaller smart cooler or an ambient pantry with a monthly service fee is a better fit, and we’ll quote it plainly.
Get a plain-English cost quote for your site
Tell us the address and headcount. We\u2019ll come back with exactly what a Micromart placement looks like at your property \u2014 and whether it\u2019s no-cost.