Want to make your workplace irresistible to top talent? Start with a standout breakroom! As the breakroom facilitator, you know employee satisfaction starts with the little things. In 2025, employees expect more than a microwave and water cooler. Employees want a space that inspires creativity...
Hold on to your coffee mugs – the price of coffee has hit the highest levels since 1977! Yup, you read that right. Due to adverse weather issues in key coffee-producing regions like Brazil and Vietnam, along with growing uncertainty around surrounding the EU’s Deforestation...
Did you know the average American drinks just 5.5 cups of water a day? The Mayo Clinic says adults should aim for 9 to 12 cups to stay at their best. So, how can you make sure your team stays hydrated and happy at work?...
Consumer behavior shows that spicy snacks and global foods are more popular than ever and they’re here to stay. How did we get here? Let’s take a quick trip to a 1950s breakroom. There’s a coffee brewer where staff grab a simple cup of joe. A...
It wasn’t that long ago vending machines only offered a simple selection of sodas or snacks, tightly packed into metal spirals. You’d drop in some coins, punch in a code, and hope the product didn’t get stuck. Those days seem like a distant memory in...
What do they really want? Move over, millennials – it's about Gen Z! While millennials continue to make up a significant portion of the workforce, it’s time to shift our focus to the newest generation making waves. You might be wondering: Who exactly is Gen Z,...
Every industry needs a group to help improve, protect, and educate its members. For the breakroom industry, that group is NAMA (the National Automatic Merchandising Association). NAMA works hard to improve the industry and set high standards. Their mission is "Bringing convenience to life...
Many factors go into creating a better breakroom. Equipment, products, traffic flow, design, lighting, and more. The vast number of offerings and considerations can be overwhelming! We recently sat down with Corporate Coffee Systems skilled team members Eric Mason and Edward Luti. For over 35 years,...
We’ve come a long way, baby! What started as an impromptu gathering around the hallway water cooler has evolved into a scheduled “time out” in a well-designed breakroom. And now, breakrooms are going to the next level by developing Wellness Zones within them to cater...
Companies that bring holiday cheer to the breakroom enjoy happier employees. This means higher retention rates and a more productive team. It’s a win-win. Need ideas on how to bring a holiday feel to your breakroom? We’ve got you. From decor to donations, Coolbreakrooms has pulled...