200+ Operators · 350+ Machines Sold

Soft Serve Vending Machine:
Automated, Staffless,
Yours to Own

A soft serve vending machine you own outright. No franchise fees or royalties. No staff at the machine. It can serve customers 24/7 at a location you choose.

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0%
Royalties
350+
Machines Sold
24/7
Operation
$49
Monthly Software Fee
0
Staff Required
  • Hospitals
  • Universities
  • Malls
  • Airports
  • Military Bases
  • 200+ Operators

What Is a Soft Serve Vending Machine?

Automatic Soft Serve. Zero Overhead.

A soft serve vending machine is a fully automated kiosk that dispenses freshly made soft serve ice cream — no employees, no manual scooping, no daily presence required. Customers walk up, tap a screen, pay, and enjoy a perfectly swirled cup in seconds. The machine handles everything from portioning to payment processing.

The 99 Spoons soft serve ice cream vending machine is engineered for serious entrepreneurs. Unlike traditional ice cream franchises that lock you into royalties and staffing costs, our automatic soft serve machine lets you own your entire operation outright. See pricing on our Direct to Business page.

With a 10 sq ft footprint and a standard 110V outlet, your soft serve vending machine fits virtually anywhere foot traffic exists: hospital lobbies, university student unions, shopping malls, airport terminals, office buildings, and military base exchanges. Our 200+ operators run machines around the clock, 365 days a year — without a single employee on payroll.

Intertek certified to NSF/ANSI 25 24/7 Automated 10 Sq Ft 110V Standard Outlet No Plumbing Hookup No Staff Custom Branding Real-Time Monitoring
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Machine · Delivery · Install · Training · Starter Supplies
  • $49/month software — only ongoing cost
  • 0% franchise fees or royalties — ever
  • No royalties or revenue share
  • Brand it yourself — no restrictions

The Process

How It Works in 4 Steps

We handle every detail so you can focus on choosing great locations and watching revenue grow. No prior food service or tech experience required.

  1. Step 01

    Book Your Discovery Call

    Speak with our team to confirm 99 Spoons is the right fit for your goals. We walk you through the machine, pricing, and what running it involves. No pressure, no sales pitch — just facts.

  2. Step 02

    We Deliver & Install

    Your automatic soft serve machine is professionally delivered and installed at your chosen location. All you need is a standard 110V outlet and 10 square feet of floor space — no buildout and no contractor.

  3. Step 03

    Training & Setup

    Our team trains you on everything: machine operation, sanitation protocols, restocking, and the 99 Spoons dashboard for real-time sales monitoring. You'll be fully confident before we leave.

  4. Step 04

    Run Your Business

    Your soft serve vending machine operates around the clock. Revenue flows directly to you — zero royalties, zero profit-sharing. The only recurring cost is the $49/month software fee. Scale to multiple machines as you grow.

Why Soft Serve Vending

Better Than a Franchise.
Smarter Than a Food Truck.

See how a 99 Spoons soft serve vending machine stacks up against the most common ice cream business alternatives.

Comparison of 99 Spoons soft serve vending machine vs. franchise, food truck, and traditional vending
Feature 99 Spoons Soft Serve Vending Ice Cream Franchise Ice Cream Food Truck Traditional Vending
Staff Required ✓ None ✗ Yes (2–5 employees) ✗ Yes (driver + staff) ✓ None
Franchise Fee ✓ $0 ✗ $25K–$150K+ ✓ $0 ✓ $0
Royalties ✓ 0% ✗ 4–8% of revenue ✓ None ✓ None
24/7 Operation ✓ Always On ✗ Set hours, closed nights ✗ Events/routes only ✓ Yes
Custom Branding ✓ Fully Yours ✗ Locked to franchisor ✓ Yes ✗ Generic
Startup Cost ✓ See D2B pricing ✗ $150K–$500K+ ✗ $75K–$200K ~ $3K–$10K (low-margin)
Premium Product ✓ Fresh Soft Serve ✓ Yes ✓ Yes ✗ Packaged candy/snacks
Remote Monitoring ✓ Real-Time Dashboard ✗ Manual POS only ✗ Limited ~ Basic (some models)
Footprint ✓ 10 sq ft only ✗ Full retail space ✗ Truck + parking ✓ Small

Who It's For

Built for Entrepreneurs
Who Think in Systems

A 99 Spoons soft serve vending machine for sale is may be a fit if you want to own equipment and run your own business.

First-Time Business Owners

You buy equipment. You run your own business, set your own prices, find your own location, and handle permits, cleaning and restocking. We deliver, install and train you on the machine.

Portfolio Entrepreneurs

Already operating a business or investment portfolio? Add a soft serve vending machine to what you already run. Some buyers start with one machine and add more later.

Property & Facility Owners

Own a building, gym, hotel, or commercial complex? A soft serve ice cream vending machine is an amenity for your own customers and staff — no tenant negotiations required.

Veterans & Service Members

The 99 Spoons model is structured for disciplined operators who value clear systems.

Remote & Digital Nomads

Monitor sales, check inventory levels, and manage your soft serve vending machine from anywhere with our real-time dashboard.

Machine Specifications

Engineered for Reliability.
Designed to Fit Anywhere.

Every 99 Spoons automatic soft serve machine is built to commercial foodservice standards — durable, sanitary, and engineered for unattended 24/7 operation.

  • Footprint
    10 Square Feet
    Fits in virtually any retail or commercial space
  • Power
    Standard 110V Outlet
    No special electrical upgrades required
  • Plumbing
    None Required
    Self-contained — no drain or water line needed
  • Certification
    Intertek certified to NSF/ANSI 25
    Meets national foodservice safety standards
  • Operation
    24/7 Fully Automated
    Self-serve touchscreen — no attendant needed
  • Software
    Real-Time Dashboard
    Monitor sales, inventory & alerts remotely
  • Payment
    Credit, Debit & Contactless
    Apple Pay, Google Pay, all major cards
  • Branding
    Fully Customizable
    Your logo, colors, name — no restrictions
  • Monthly Fee
    $49 / Month
    Only ongoing cost — software & platform access
  • Price With Delivery and Training
    See pricing on our Direct to Business page.
    Machine + delivery + installation + training + starter supplies.

Where Operators Are Deploying Machines

  • Hospitals
  • Universities
  • Malls
  • Airports
  • Military Bases
  • Office Lobbies
  • Hotels
  • Gyms

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before purchasing a soft serve vending machine for sale through 99 Spoons.

See pricing on our Direct to Business page. The only ongoing 99 Spoons fee is $49/month for software. No franchise fees or royalties.
Yes — completely. The 99 Spoons automatic soft serve machine is engineered specifically for unattended operation. Customers interact with a touchscreen, select their size and flavor, pay with a card or mobile payment, and the machine dispenses a perfectly portioned soft serve cup. The machine self-monitors temperature, inventory levels, and sanitation status. You receive alerts via the real-time dashboard if any attention is needed. Plan on about 30 minutes a week for restocking and cleaning.
Locations to consider often share high foot traffic, limited direct competition, and a captive or semi-captive audience. Common location types include hospitals (staff and visitor lobbies), university student unions and dining areas, shopping mall corridors, airport terminals, military base exchanges, hotel lobbies, fitness centers, and large office complexes. The machine needs about 10 sq ft and a dedicated 110V outlet. Cleaning requires access to a three-compartment sink. You choose and secure your own location. 99 Spoons does not find, provide, or refer locations.
No franchise fees. No royalties. Zero percent of your revenue goes to 99 Spoons beyond the $49/month flat software fee. You own the machine outright after purchase — there's no ongoing profit-sharing arrangement, no territory restrictions on the branding, and no requirement to buy supplies exclusively from us. You're a business owner, not a franchisee. You can even brand your machine under your own business name, logo, and color scheme.
The 99 Spoons soft serve vending machine requires very little: a standard 110V electrical outlet (the same outlet used for appliances in any home or office), approximately 10 square feet of floor space, and no plumbing hookup at the machine (cleaning requires access to a three-compartment sink, or whatever your local health code requires). No buildout, no contractor, no expensive infrastructure upgrades. Our installation team handles all setup logistics and will confirm your site is ready before delivery. The machine is Intertek certified to NSF/ANSI 25 for commercial food service compliance, making it eligible for placement in regulated environments like hospitals and schools.
Sales depend on your location, foot traffic, prices and hours. 99 Spoons does not give earnings estimates. Results depend on your own prices, sales, and costs.

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