A merchandise dispensing system for storing and dispensing food products, consumables, and beverages may include a plurality of modules, such as a food module, a consumables module, a beverage module, and one or more container modules. The modules may be positioned adjacent each other or connected t
A merchandise dispensing system for storing and dispensing food products, consumables, and beverages may include a plurality of modules, such as a food module, a consumables module, a beverage module, and one or more container modules. The modules may be positioned adjacent each other or connected to each other to form a merchandise dispensing system.
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1. A merchandise dispensing system for dispensing food and beverages comprising: an arrangement of modules in the following order: a container module, a food module, a consumables module, and a beverage module, wherein the container module is adjacent to the food module, the food module is adjacent
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A merchandise dispensing system for dispensing food and beverages comprising: an arrangement of modules in the following order: a container module, a food module, a consumables module, and a beverage module, wherein the container module is adjacent to the food module, the food module is adjacent to the consumables module, and the consumables module is adjacent to the beverage module;the food module including a plurality of food module frames, a plurality of food module panels, and a food module storage unit, the food module dispensing food stored in the food module storage unit, wherein the food module further includes a food dispensing unit that includes a nozzle for micro-dosing an additive or flavoring into the food;the consumables module including a consumables module unit, one or more consumables module panels, a consumables module storage compartment and a consumables module frame, wherein the consumables module storage compartment stores and dispenses eating utensils;the beverage module including a beverage module dispensing unit, a plurality of beverage module frames, a plurality of beverage module panels and a beverage module storage unit, the beverage module dispensing a beverage stored in the beverage module storage unit; andthe container module including at least one container module unit that stores empty containers, the empty containers configured to be positioned by a user in at least one of the food module and the beverage module, wherein the container module is configured to permit the user to take a selected empty container, and wherein at least one of the food module and the beverage module is configured to permit the user to position the selected empty container in at least one of the food module and the beverage module. 2. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 1, further comprising a messaging system that displays messages to a user of the system. 3. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 2, wherein the messages displayed are configured to be based on factors including the time of day, the product being served, or the proximity of a user to the system. 4. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 1, further comprising a computer or server, and a user interface, wherein the computer is configured to be operatively connected to the interface and receive from the interface instructions for a beverage or food purchase order, a beverage or food gift, a beverage or food redemption, or a beverage or food promotion, and generate a code based on the received instructions. 5. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 1, wherein the food module, consumables module, beverage module and container module are all in close proximity to each other. 6. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 1, wherein the food module, consumables module, beverage module and container module are all fastened to each other. 7. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 1, wherein the food storage unit is configured to contain a dry food component and a liquid that is configured to be mixed with the dry food component. 8. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 1, wherein the merchandise dispensing system is configured to be connected to a user through a personal computer or a smart phone. 9. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 8, wherein the merchandise dispensing system is configured to be accessed by a user with an application on a smart phone to connect to the merchandise dispensing system. 10. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 1, wherein at least one panel of the food module panels, the beverage module panels and the consumables module panels has graphics or printed material thereon. 11. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 1, wherein the container module is configured to hold bowls, cups, and lids for the bowls or cups. 12. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 1, wherein the food module, consumables module, beverage module and container module are all movable in relation to each other. 13. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 12, wherein the food module, consumables module, beverage module and container module are configured to be positioned on a table top or counter. 14. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 1, further comprising a computer or server, and a user interface, wherein the computer is configured to transmit an electronic communication to the user interface, and wherein the electronic communication is one or more of a text message, an audio message, or a video message. 15. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 1, wherein the food module further includes a food dispensing unit that includes a nozzle for injecting air into the food. 16. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 1, wherein the beverage module further includes a beverage dispensing unit that includes a nozzle for injecting flavoring into the beverage. 17. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 1, further comprising a gesture interface comprising a gesture interface reader or detector, wherein the gesture interface is configured to allow a user to use a gesture movement to indicate how much flavoring to add to a beverage or how much toppings to add to a food product, and wherein the gesture interface is configured to provide a display that corresponds to the user's gesture movement. 18. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 3, wherein the messages displayed are configured to be based on factors including the time of day or the proximity of a user to the system. 19. A merchandise dispensing system for dispensing food and beverages comprising: an arrangement of modules in the following order: a container module, a food module, a consumables module, and a beverage module, wherein the container module is adjacent to the food module, the food module is adjacent to the consumables module, and the consumables module is adjacent to the beverage module;the food module including a plurality of food module frames, a plurality of food module panels, and a food module storage unit, the food module dispensing food stored in the food module storage unit;the consumables module including a consumables module unit, one or more consumables module panels, a consumables module storage compartment and a consumables module frame, wherein the consumables module storage compartment stores and dispenses eating utensils;the beverage module including a beverage module dispensing unit, a plurality of beverage module frames, a plurality of beverage module panels and a beverage module storage unit, the beverage module dispensing a beverage stored in the beverage module storage unit, wherein the beverage module further includes a beverage dispensing unit that includes a nozzle for injecting flavoring into the beverage; andthe container module including at least one container module unit that stores empty containers, the empty containers configured to be positioned by a user in at least one of the food module and the beverage module, wherein the container module is configured to permit the user to take a selected empty container, and wherein at least one of the food module and the beverage module is configured to permit the user to position the selected empty container in at least one of the food module and the beverage module. 20. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 19, further comprising a messaging system that displays messages to a user of the system. 21. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 20, wherein the messages displayed are configured to be based on factors including the time of day, the product being served, or the proximity of a user to the system. 22. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 19, further comprising a computer or server, and a user interface, wherein the computer is configured to be operatively connected to the interface and receive from the interface instructions for a beverage or food purchase order, a beverage or food gift, a beverage or food redemption, or a beverage or food promotion, and generate a code based on the received instructions. 23. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 19, wherein the food module, consumables module, beverage module and container module are all in close proximity to each other. 24. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 19, wherein the food module, consumables module, beverage module and container module are all fastened to each other. 25. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 19, wherein the food storage unit is configured to contain a dry food component and a liquid that is configured to be mixed with the dry food component. 26. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 19, wherein the merchandise dispensing system is configured to be connected to a user through a personal computer or a smart phone. 27. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 26, wherein the merchandise dispensing system is configured to be accessed by a user with an application on a smart phone to connect to the merchandise dispensing system. 28. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 19, wherein at least one panel of the food module panels, the beverage module panels and the consumables module panels has graphics or printed material thereon. 29. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 19, wherein the container module is configured to hold bowls, cups, and lids for the bowls or cups. 30. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 19, wherein the food module, consumables module, beverage module and container module are all movable in relation to each other. 31. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 30, wherein the food module, consumables module, beverage module and container module are configured to be positioned on a table top or counter. 32. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 19, further comprising a computer or server, and a user interface, wherein the computer is configured to transmit an electronic communication to the user interface, and wherein the electronic communication is one or more of a text message, an audio message, or a video message. 33. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 19, wherein the food module further includes a food dispensing unit that includes a nozzle for injecting air into the food. 34. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 19, further comprising a gesture interface comprising a gesture interface reader or detector, wherein the gesture interface is configured to allow a user to use a gesture movement to indicate how much flavoring to add to a beverage or how much toppings to add to a food product, and wherein the gesture interface is configured to provide a display that corresponds to the user's gesture movement. 35. The merchandise dispensing system of claim 21, wherein the messages displayed are configured to be based on factors including the time of day or the proximity of a user to the system.
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