Why Montreal Gyms Are Ditching Old Vending Machines for AI-Powered Ones
Old coin-op machines are disappearing from Montreal gyms. Here is why AI-powered vending, with cashless checkout and curated snacks, is replacing them.
by Vielo Team
Jan 14, 2026
For years, the vending machine tucked into the corner of a Montreal gym looked the same everywhere. A bulky metal box, a giant soda logo across the front, and a coil system that jammed half the time. That is changing fast.
The Problem with Traditional Vending
Old-school machines only accept coins or a card swipe, they run out of the products members actually want, and they are not exactly a selling point for a modern fitness facility. Gym owners tell us the same thing over and over: the machine either sits empty half the week or looks like clutter members walk past without a second glance.
What AI-Powered Vending Looks Like Instead
A Vielo machine looks more like a sleek glass-front cooler than a vending machine. Members tap their card, open the door, take what they want, and walk out. AI vision cameras identify the products taken and charge the card automatically. No buttons, no codes, no jammed coils.
Cashless only, so there is no coin jar to empty
Stocked with what members actually want, energy drinks, protein shakes, electrolyte drinks
Monitored remotely, so restocking happens before shelves go empty
Why Gyms Are Making the Switch
The biggest reason is simple. It costs the gym nothing. Vielo installs the machine, stocks it, and maintains it at zero cost to the property. The gym gets a modern amenity for members, and Vielo handles everything else.
The Bottom Line
If your gym still has the old coin-op machine in the corner, it might be time for an upgrade. Vielo installs AI-powered vending machines in Montreal gyms for free, with no contracts and a 60-day removal guarantee if it is not the right fit.
