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Fresh, Local, and Automated: How the Donut Trap is Pioneering Donut Vending

Fresh Donuts in a Vending Machine? The Donut Trap Story | Retail on the GO Podcast

In this episode of Retail on the GO, we chat with Bradley from The Donut Trap, a St. Paul-based business turning heads with their fresh, handmade donuts—delivered through a vending machine.

We dive into:

— How The Donut Trap got started
— The challenges of keeping fresh inventory in an unattended format
— Lessons learned in scaling a unique food concept
— Tips for anyone looking to blend local goods with self-service tech

This episode is packed with insights for vending operators, food entrepreneurs, and anyone curious about what it takes to keep fresh food fresh in automated retail.