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What is Agora Markets?

Agora Markets is an Australian micro market operator and part of Australian Vending Company. We design, install, stock and maintain self-service micro markets in organisations across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia. We launched in 2019 and now operate 250+ custom-built micro markets stocking 800+ products, which makes us Australia’s largest micro market operator.

Common questions

What is a micro market?

A micro market is an unstaffed, self-service convenience store inside a workplace. It is an open space with fridges and shelves of fresh meals, drinks and snacks that staff pick up themselves and pay for at a self-checkout kiosk. It operates 24 hours a day with no staff on site and no cash.

How is a micro market different from a vending machine?

A vending machine holds a small range behind glass and drops one item at a time. A micro market is an self service store running 24/7. People pick products up, inspect them, and pay at a kiosk, and it can stock fresh meals that a vending machine cannot hold. A single micro market carries far more range than a bank of vending machines.

How much does a workplace micro market cost?

An Agora micro market is free. You provide the space and an internet connection. We handle the design, build, installation, daily restocking and maintenance. We make our profit on the sale of goods from the micro market.

How many staff do you need to justify a micro market?

Micro markets suit a range of workplace sizes. We tailor the setup to your headcount and conduct a site assessment to confirm the right fit before we build.

Is a micro market secure? How do you stop theft?

Payment is fully cashless. Customers scan their items and pay by card or with an Agora account at a secure self-checkout kiosk, so there is no cash on site.

What food and drinks are stocked?

Fresh meals, snacks and a range of drinks. Every market is customised to the site, and we restock it daily.

Who installs and restocks the micro market?

Agora does all of it. We design, build and install the market, then handle daily restocking and ongoing maintenance.

Where does Agora operate?

Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia. We are continuing to expand into major cities and regions across Australia, with plans to establish new offices and warehouse facilities as demand grows.

Enquiries from prospective clients in locations where we do not yet operate are strongly encouraged. A major flagship or anchor client can provide a compelling reason for us to launch operations in a new city or region.

How quickly can we get a micro market?

Get in touch and we will call you back within 24 hours to scope your workplace and plan the build.

Who uses Agora Markets?

Organisations across Australia, including Myer, David Jones, Jetstar/Qantas, Deakin University, Ventura, Kuehne + Nagel, The Orange Door, Metcash, Mecca, Australian Red Cross, REA Group, and CDC Bus among others. 

How do I get a Micro market?

Contact Agora Markets on 1300 888 110 or hello@agoramarkets.com.au and we will arrange a site assessment.