Mr. Thabo Mokoena, a young entrepreneur from Johannesburg, South Africa, decided to invest in a self-service snack business. After careful market research, he chose Foodline Machinery’s cotton candy vending machine as the entry point for his automated retail business. “It was easy to operate and attractive, which attracted me immediately,” said Mr. Mokoena. “It is not only fun, but also profitable in places with high traffic, such as shopping malls and amusement parks.”
Thabo ordered two FL cotton candy vending machines, one in a children’s amusement center and the other in a large shopping mall. Within the first month, both machines had an uptime of more than 90%, serving hundreds of customers every day.
Automatic Cotton Candy Machine Features and User Benefits
Foodline ‘s automatic cotton candy machine is user-friendly. Its core features deliver excellent ROI and enhance customer experience.
Fully automatic production – no manual labor required. Customers can select, pay and watch the candy being made.
Visual appeal – the transparent production room is equipped with LED lights, creating an atmosphere that customers love.
Customizable flavors and shapes – users can choose the color and shape of the cotton candy to attract repeat customers.
Smart monitoring – the cloud-based backend system tracks machine performance, inventory levels and daily revenue in real time.
Convenient refill system – operators can quickly replenish raw materials to reduce downtime.
This automatic cotton candy machine is part of the smart vending solution. It is alongside pizza vending machines and ice cream vending machines to provide a scalable solution for multiple products.
South Africa Market Insights: Strong Demand for Automated Desserts
South Africa’s rapidly growing young population and accelerating urbanization have created opportunities for the vending machine business. Cotton candy vending machines are particularly thriving in the following locations:
Malls and Shopping Centers – Ideal for high-volume foot traffic.
Theme Parks and Tourist Attractions – Engages children and families.
Festivals and Pop-up Events – Portable and easy to install at temporary venues.
School Campuses and Playgrounds – A hit among students and young kids.
If you’re ready to start an automated food business. Whether it’s cotton canday, pizza, or ice cream, contact Foodline Machinery today for a custom solution. Whatsapp/Phone: +86 13838385752
