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Fresh-O-Matic Complaints and Reviews

Mar 26, 2017

I have been looking to Succeed

After eleven months of owning the compact refreshment
machines, I can honestly say that I am pleased with how
the business has grown. I looked at several small
business ventures before deciding on this type. My
decision was based on four criteria that the business
would have to meet.
1. Small investment
2. Low inventory
3. No employees
4. All cash business
I was not interested in paying any franchise fees or
on-going royalties. As it turned out, I made the right
decision.
Having been in business before, I knew a lot of the
pit-falls that I would have to face. I knew the pros and
cons of a venture that was untested in my area, but I
decided to take a gamble.
At this point in time, the business has exceeded my
expectations. The accounting is very simple and this
business actually helped me save money on my personal
taxes to recoup more than one-half of my initial
investment.

The machines are well built and require minimal
maintenance. The customers are happy and have
recommended them to other businesses.
My goal of thirty machines in three years is very
realistic. At this point, I am getting referrals.

Very truly yours,
Stephen Barker
Refreshment Express
Mar 24, 2017

Easy to install

Dear Gary:

Just a short note to let you know
How pleased I am with the Refreshment Machine
Program. I have placed all my machines following
your guidelines. I have not had to do any cold calling.

Not being a very handy person, I was amazed at how
easy to install the machines were. They have been
very reliable and easy to take care of.

Regards,
Joe Ostillez
Mar 24, 2017

I am very pleased with Fresh-O-Matic

Dear Mr. Brown:
It is a pleasure to write you regarding the
compact vending company my husband and I have
started. We both enjoy the work; however, it
has brought special rewards to me.
My children are grown and gone which has left
me with little to do and a lot of spare time.
I'd always wanted to develop a career where I
would have an important input right from the
beginning. This business does just that for
me.
The incentive to accomplish something worth-
while, as well as lucrative, every day is a lot
to look forward to daily. It's great for the
self-esteem. This also allows me to use the
skills I have developed thru the years, and now
apply them for my own profit in owning my own
business.
Dealing with the public and providing a needed
service makes this business very appealing to
me. I want to thank you and Fresh-O-Matic for
the support in helping our business grow.

Sincerely
Marie Healis
Corporate Cooler Co.
Mar 1, 2017

A scam is a scam no matter how much sugar you sprinkle

The company sells machines to us hoping that we never take them out of the boxes. When we do we get hit with the reality that it is 100 times harder than they led us to believe. The machines right out of the box have major problems, that can take weeks to get the problem fixed. Regularly machines get shipped back, they say they don't buy back machines but they do to avoid the negative press from the BBB. All I can say is stay away, stay away and finally stay away.
Nov 18, 2015

The service we receive is very prompt

To whom it may concern:

We are very pleased with the Fresh-o-matic vending
machine installed in our Service Department.

The machine is very well adapted to our needs. We don't
have a lot of space in our customer waiting area, but we
still wanted to provide our customers with refreshments
and prevent them from going through the office to
get to the break room as they had done in the past.

The service we receive from Mr. Chris Radcliff is
very prompt and he maintains the machine very well.

We are happy to display and we recommend this
machine, your company and Mr Radcliff to others.

Sears, Roebuck & Co.
P.T. Graham
Manager
Nov 18, 2015

Please rush this ASAP

Dear Gary

Enclosed is an order for ten (10) more
Compact Vending Machines. Please rush this ASAP
as I am anxious to install these machines as well,
before my vacation to Australia as I mentioned to
you as per our phone conversation on Mar 24th.

I was surprised at the response I received back
at mailing out 400 flyers. 8 came back with
5 more referrals from the first group of locations.

Sincerely yours:

Jerry Bescaglia
Stirling Group Services
Nov 18, 2015

Took the time to answer all my questions

Dear Ron Sparks:

I didn't want too much time to pass before I sent you and Rod a
thank-you note. I ordered my four machines from you in February
and am now well under way to being a successful entrepreneur.


Let me start by thanking Rod for his professionalism during the
application process. He answered all my questions honestly and
guided me through arranging the financing for the machines expertly.
He was there every step of the way for me and it was very much appreciated.
He was also very patient with me when I called just to pick his brain on some
location issues and his help was tremendous!



I was also very impressed when, at Rod's suggestion, I stopped by your
head office. Despite your tremendous workload, you took the time to
answer all my questions and gave me some great tips on getting locations.
One of your tips was used that very week to secure my best account so far!


I can't thank you enough for all your help thus far and will be in touch soon
as I am almost ready to purchase some more Compact Refreshment Centers.
My first four were all placed within two weeks of my receiving them and I am
now looking to expand.
Thanks again for all your support.


Robert Hevitt
Milton Ontario
Nov 18, 2015

You were a marvelous help

Ronald Sparks
General Manager


Dear Ron,
On behalf of my wife Margaret and myself, I am writing to thank you and
all the members of the Fresh-O-Matic team for your assistance, understanding and patience.

You were a marvelous help to us as we launched our vending business.
Rod presented a well organized and informative seminar to introduce us
to both Fresh-O-Matic and the Compact Refreshment Centre. He was very
patient in answering our numerous questions. We appreciated receiving
accurate information and insider tips without any hype. You have always
been available to provide valuable time saving and money making tips.


You also saved us from a lot of rookie mistakes. Kevin has been a lifesaver
as our Mr Fix It over the phone. The majority of the time a slight adjustment
we had overlooked turned a problem into a non issue.
The Compact Refreshment Centres have proven to be attractive, sturdy,
and reliable. They are easy to fill, easy to clean, and routine maintenance
is covered in the well-organized manual. We especially like our ability to
offer our customers a cold, canned beverage in addition to the candy and
snack offerings.


We also like how easy it is to move a unit from one
location to another. In addition, buying products and filling the machines
is a wonderful and productive way of spending time together as a couple!


This business concept is a proven money- maker. The key to a long- term
profitable business is in finding the best locations for the machines. The mailers
provided in the start- up phase are an excellent tool for this. Also we enjoy
assisting people and this business allows us to serve our customers in a
friendly and accommodating manner. So you can see that this is both a
fun and profitable business to own and operate!


Yours Sincerely
Joel Susmann
Just For You Refreshments
Nov 18, 2015

Working for yourself is the most satisfying Job

Dear Fresh-O-Matic:
Ever since I can remember, I've always been told that working for yourself is the
most satisfying job of all. What I was looking for was an opportunity to work
for myself and also have someone show me the business. I wasn't looking for
a full time job, or even a part time job. I wanted something that would be
close to a hobby but also make me money!!

I started with 2 machines. Before the machines arrived, Fresh-o-Matic had
sent me documentation on how to place the machines. I was considering using
a locator but the instructions seemed so simple I thought I would save the
money and do it myself. To my amazement, I had both machines placed before
I even had them. At that time the G8 summit was starting. Both machines went
into that building. My son and I moved the machines in and we serviced them once
a week on a Saturday morning. My wife joined me afterward and it became our
time together to talk and discuss other things in our life. It's amazing how
wonderful you get along when you are pouring money into a bag!


As time when on, we had to service the machines twice a week because they
just kept running out of product. The last couple of weeks, before the G8
Summit ended, I was back looking for locations. I also thought I would like
to take the family on a vacation cruise to Alaska. When we got back, you'll
never guess what was on our answering machine! That's right, we placed both
machines in two different locations and one of the locations was a 350-person
law firm. They requested 2 machines for that building and how could I say
no. We ordered our 3rd machine from Fresh-o-Matic,


Things were going good for us when one of our machines had a problem. Now
was the test of service! I must admit, dealing with Fresh-o-Matic is like dealing
with Family. I'm no mechanic, but I knew something was wrong. The guys talked
me through the entire test that I should be making, step-by-step, and the problem
was immediately solved. Now that was service!!


It's still a hobby for me but when I retire, I'm getting me more of them machines!!


All the Best !!
Gary Drubit
Fresh N Easy Vending
Nov 18, 2015

I would like to express our satisfaction

Dear Sirs:

On behalf of Action Nissan Body Shop
I would like to express our satisfaction
with the quality of service and convenience
your company has provided. We really have
enjoyed your machine.

In addition I would like to compliment
Chris Radcliff on his prompt and polite
service. It has truly been a pleasure
to do business with you.

Sincerely yours:

Mr. Chris Teang
Action Nissan
Burlington KY
Nov 11, 2015

You took time to answer all my questions

Fresh O Matic Corporation
931 Progress Ave. Unit #11
Toronto, Ontario
M1G3V5

Dear Ron Sparks:

I didn't want too much time to pass before I sent you and Rod a
thank-you note. I ordered my four machines from you in February
and am now well under way to being a successful entrepreneur.


Let me start by thanking Rod for his professionalism during the
application process. He answered all my questions honestly and
guided me through arranging the financing for the machines expertly.
He was there every step of the way for me and it was very much appreciated.
He was also very patient with me when I called just to pick his brain on some
location issues and his help was tremendous!



I was also very impressed when, at Rod's suggestion, I stopped by your
head office. Despite your tremendous workload, you took the time to
answer all my questions and gave me some great tips on getting locations.
One of your tips was used that very week to secure my best account so far!


I can't thank you enough for all your help thus far and will be in touch soon
as I am almost ready to purchase some more Compact Refreshment Centers.
My first four were all placed within two weeks of my receiving them and I am
now looking to expand.
Thanks again for all your support.


Robert Hevitt
Milton Ontario
Nov 11, 2015

You were a marvelous help to us

Fresh-O-Matic Corporation
931 Progress Ave #11
Toronto, ON M1G3V5

Ronald Sparks
General Manager
Dear Ron,
On behalf of my wife Margaret and myself, I am writing to thank you and all the members of the Fresh-O-Matic team for your assistance, understanding and patience.

You were a marvelous help to us as we launched our vending business.
Rod presented a well organized and informative seminar to introduce us to both Fresh-O-Matic and the Compact Refreshment Centre. He was very patient in answering our numerous questions. We appreciated receiving accurate information and insider tips without any hype. You have always been available to provide valuable time saving and money making tips. You also saved us from a lot of rookie mistakes. Kevin has been a lifesaver as our Mr Fix It over the phone. The majority of the time a slight adjustment we had overlooked turned a problem into a non issue.
The Compact Refreshment Centres have proven to be attractive, sturdy, and reliable. They are easy to fill, easy to clean, and routine maintenance is covered in the well-organized manual. We especially like our ability to offer our customers a cold, canned beverage in addition to the candy and snack offerings. We also like how easy it is to move a unit from one location to another. In addition, buying products and filling the machines is a wonderful and productive way of spending time together as a couple!
This business concept is a proven money- maker. The key to a long- term profitable business is in finding the best locations for the machines. The mailers provided in the start- up phase are an excellent tool for this. Also we enjoy assisting people and this business allows us to serve our customers in a friendly and accommodating manner. So you can see that this is both a fun and profitable business to own and operate!


Yours Sincerely
Joel Susmann
Just For You Refreshments
Nov 7, 2015

Working for yourself is the most satisfying job of all

Dear Fresh-O-Matic:
Ever since I can remember, I've always been told that working for yourself is the
most satisfying job of all. What I was looking for was an opportunity to work
for myself and also have someone show me the business. I wasn't looking for
a full time job, or even a part time job. I wanted something that would be
close to a hobby but also make me money!!
I started with 2 machines. Before the machines arrived, Fresh-o-Matic had
sent me documentation on how to place the machines. I was considering using
a locator but the instructions seemed so simple I thought I would save the
money and do it myself. To my amazement, I had both machines placed before
I even had them. At that time the G8 summit was starting. Both machines went
into that building. My son and I moved the machines in and we serviced them once
a week on a Saturday morning. My wife joined me afterward and it became our
time together to talk and discuss other things in our life. It's amazing how
wonderful you get along when you are pouring money into a bag!
As time when on, we had to service the machines twice a week because they
just kept running out of product. The last couple of weeks, before the G8
Summit ended, I was back looking for locations. I also thought I would like
to take the family on a vacation cruise to Alaska. When we got back, you'll
never guess what was on our answering machine! That's right, we placed both
machines in two different locations and one of the locations was a 350-person
law firm. They requested 2 machines for that building and how could I say
no. We ordered our 3rd machine from Fresh-o-Matic,
Things were going good for us when one of our machines had a problem. Now
was the test of service! I must admit, dealing with Fresh-o-Matic is like dealing
with Family. I'm no mechanic, but I knew something was wrong. The guys talked
me through the entire test that I should be making, step-by-step, and the problem
was immediately solved. Now that was service!!
It's still a hobby for me but when I retire, I'm getting me more of them machines!!
All the Best !!
Gary Drubit
Fresh N Easy Vending
Nov 4, 2015

Bleach your way to success

A bleach is any substance that fades the color from something, but when we talk about bleach, we’re usually talking about one of two substances: oxygen bleach, based on hydrogen peroxide, or chlorine bleach, based on sodium hypochlorite. The latter starts with simple saltwater, whose sodium and chloride atoms are forcibly separated by a strong electric current before being reintroduced to create a reaction that sticks an oxygen atom from the water into each disgusting new sodium and chloride sandwich. Oxygen bleach is more difficult to make and more expensive, but it is far gentler—enough so that dentists use it as a teeth whitener. When laundry bleach is advertised as safe for colors, it is most likely an oxygen bleach.
The stain-fighting power of both kinds of bleach stems from their ability to break down the parts of molecules that reflect color, or chromophores, by yanking away their electrons. Bacteria has just as much to fear: just as they would under high heat, the intricately folded protein molecules that make up a bacterium begin to unravel and then permanently clump, much like an egg solidifying as it boils.
Although people have been harnessing the disinfecting properties of bleach since the first half of the 19th century, nobody fully understood how bleach disabled germs until 2008. It was explained that by inventing chemical bleach, humans were actually recreating a germ-fighting chemical that evolved inside their bodies over thousands of years. Hypochlorite, the active ingredient in chlorine bleach, is produced by the human immune system to break down the proteins of invading germs, just as it does on a dirty kitchen counter or anything touched by a baby.
Oct 29, 2015

Represented by the Monk

Churchmen of various kinds are represented by the Monk, the Prioress, the Nun's Priest, and the Second Nun. Monastic orders, which originated from a desire to follow an ascetic lifestyle separated from the world, had by his time become increasingly entangled in worldly matters. Monasteries frequently controlled huge tracts of land on which they made significant sums of money, while peasants worked in their employ. The Second Nun is an example of what a Nun was expected to be: her tale is about a woman whose chaste example brings people into the church. The Monk and the Prioress, on the other hand, while not as corrupt as the Summoner or Pardoner, fall far short of the ideal for their orders. Both are expensively dressed, show signs of lives of luxury and flirtatiousness and show a lack of spiritual depth
Oct 29, 2015

Magical Opulence

The opulent meals are compared to the magically self-laying table of Table, Donkey, and Stick, Frau Engelhardt's persevering quest to learn the first name of Madame Chauchat mirrors the queen in Rumpelstiltskin. Castorp shares his first name with Clever Hans, but perhaps also his naïveté. Although the ending is not explicit, it is possible that Castorp dies on the battlefield.
As to the magical number seven: Castorp spends seven years at the Berghof, the central Walpurgis Night scene happens after seven months, both cousins have seven letters in their last name, the dining hall has seven tables, the digits of Castorp's room number (34) add up to seven, Settembrini's name includes seven in Italian, Joachim keeps a thermometer in his mouth for seven minutes, and Mynheer Peeperkorn announces his suicide in a group of seven. Joachim dies at seven o'clock. Even Castorp's parents die when he is seven.
Dec 1, 2014

STAY AWAY FROM FRESH O MATIC

it's a real scam, they are here to get you with as much money as possible, all their stories thay tell you at the show and at the seminar are 1 piece of Garbage. they are selling you the machines for 10 times more of the market price, they make sure to get you very fast so you don't have time to sense the truth, with all balonies that they are only accepting up to 5 distributors per area, they don't hire distributors and they don't coach etc., they are just here to get you and sell you machines for 10 times the price of market and that's all, the marketing system to get locations that they promote at the show is also BS, you can send out 10,000 flyers and not get even 1 response, just be aware of 1 thing. ALL teh good locations in your area are already taken by the big established vending companies the ones that don't have a machine or it's too small and you can't even cover your gas to drive there or they have a police that they don't let to have vending machines. don't forget to get the machine in to a location you need a truck and moving company, these machines are very very heavy, you have to work 5 years or maybe 10 until you cover the expenses
Jun 13, 2014

Message from Customer Service

Hello..... This is directed to the previous poster on this site. I am the Customer Service Manager at Head Office.

We care greatly about all our customers and are committed to help you solve any problems you may have in the operation of your business.

I am on duty every day and unfortunately I have never heard from you. Please call me at your earliest convenience and I will be there to help you. I also just talked to the Technical Service Department at the factory about your posting and they also have not received any communication from you as well.

They are there to help you as it shows in your manual and you have your Factory Guaranteed Warranty where they will repair or replace any machine that that is not working properly.

I have alerted all of our staff here at Head Office to be available to help you as we are fully committed to see you running a successful business long into the future.


Grace- Customer Service Manager
Jun 5, 2014

Biggest Scam

I recently made the biggest mistake in my life by getting involved with this company.
I made a $25, 000 purchase for machines and locations. After a number of months the locations are useless,
the machines break down and I am getting no support.
I have made no money after all the costs and I am now out my $25,000 for machines that are worthless.
Stay away!
May 8, 2014

My Experience with Fresh-O-Matic

Mellissa and I are extremely excited about becoming business owners through Fresh-O-
Matic's Distributorship Program. For a number of years we have researched and
scrutinized numerous potential business opportunities looking for the one investment that
for us made good business sense.
What gets us so excited about this venture is that I have actual first hand experience with
the Compact Refreshment Centre. My previous work office has a Fresh-O-Matic CRC
and out of the five vendors we tried it was the only reliable piece of equipment we used.
Add to this a distributor who understood how to service his clientele properly and it was
easy to see why it was so successful. Besides reliability and good service, the thing I
noticed immediately was just how much the workplace staff actually used the
refreshment centre. You could see it provided a valuable service that was obviously
desired and well received. Certain individuals changed their coffee break and lunchtime
habits by becoming extremely and in some cases solely dependent upon the products the
centre provided.
Though I am no longer with that company, just this week I followed up to see if they still
used the same vendor. Sure enough they still have the same company and now use his
CRC and its products more than ever.
For Mellissa and myself what is most exciting about this venture is the opportunities it
provides to build our own business and gain the financial independence and security that
is so important to us. It allows us as a family to make an investment not only for
immediate returns today, but for future growth as well. As new parents we have been
looking for an opportunity to control our work environment and hours so that we can
incorporate it into the upbringing of our children. This is extremely important to us. It
provides Mellissa and myself as parents the opportunity to involve our children down the
road in an invaluable, productive learning experience while giving them the option to
take over the business in the future. .'
Ultimately what it comes down to for the Fresh-O-Matic Corporation is what can Tim
and Mellissa Willsko do for you? After all, as any business would, you want the greatest
return on your investment as well. What we provide is a partnership that is committed,
reliable, extremely motivated and has successful business management experience. We
are both university educated and currently hold down decent jobs, but have become
disillusioned and frustrated by working so hard for someone else's benefit. We are
deeply concerned about our own financial future and about having the financial resources
to raise and educate our children as we desire. Without a doubt we believe the only way
to do this is to determine our own financial future and the tool for this is our own
business. These desires and fears are highly motivating and we believe will result in a
business relationship that is very successful and mutually beneficial.
Regards,

Tiam Willsko Mellissa Willsko
May 5, 2014

this bad company use tricks to SCAM YOU

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May 4, 2014

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May 4, 2014

Fresh-O-Matic Fraud Alert

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May 1, 2014

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Apr 18, 2014

My Experience with Fresh-O-matic

I have now completed my first year in the refreshment business and can say that it
has been a rewarding and educational experience. The interaction with my customers on
a weekly basis is a lot of fun, and I have gotten to know some people whom I would
otherwise never have met. Having never been in any kind of business for myself before.
I have had to learn the many different aspects of owning your own business, from dealing
with customers and suppliers, to business statements and tax advantages. I have found
that if you treat people with the respect that you want to receive, you generally are treated
with the same respect. Fresh-O-Matic has been very helpful with all aspects of operating my business.
The CRC Vending machines have been virtually trouble free, as long as you
follow the advice that is freely given: They do require some maintenance, but this is
generally just keeping everything clean and lubricated, which is part of any business.
I followed the instructions for placement, which were distributed with the information
package I received, and had my machines placed very quickly. I have only had to move
one machine to a better location, and I started to receive income immediately after they
were placed. Any problems I have had were dealt with very quickly, requiring only a
phone call to the service department for some advice or instruction as to the proper way
to remedy the problem. I have purchased additional machines since I took delivery of the
initial machines, and received only the promptest of service.
Fresh-O-Matic Corporation has delivered on any promises that they have
made and have always treated me with courtesy. I appreciate the opportunity to do
business with such a reputable company, and hope to expand my business in the future.
Mark and Brenda Szusz
Owners and Operators of One Stop Refreshments
Apr 17, 2014

Fresho have been ripping off people for years

Fresho have been ripping off people for years.. google 100,000 fine paid by Fresh O Matic in the USA about 18 years ago.. I was there with ken..
Apr 17, 2014

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Apr 15, 2014

Still Bogus

Proven over 25 years in business, and thousands of customers obviously the two reviews written on Aug 29, 2013 are written on the same day by some person or persons with a bogus agenda.

People with ulterior motives can write anything anywhere and hide in the shadows of the internet and unfortunately disguise themselves as real. Do real homework, have your lawyer talk to the companies lawyer, have your accountant talk to the companies 25 year plus registered chartered account (CA), have your banker talk to the companies 25 year relationship with the RBC bank.

Member of the BBB for over 25 years and no unresolved issues or complaints on file. Meet with the principles and staff of the organization. Do your real constructive due diligence before deciding to get involved with any business.
Apr 15, 2014

Fresh-O-Matic Internet Fraud Alert

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Apr 3, 2014

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