Austin, TX Gets Fresh Food Vending Machines Via Alpaca Market

Alpaca Market has launched a vending machine business that delivers fresh, jarred salads to residents in Austin, TX. The company advertises fresh, local and organic ingredients and menu items that include gluten and dairy free, vegan, raw and paleo options.

The founders, Joe and Brittaney Kerby are a husband and wife team who originally owned McDonald franchises, according to an article in The Austin Chronicle. The couple sold the franchise and started Alpaca Market when their son developed severe food allergies, reports the source. The Kerby's plan to open vending machines across the city, in addition to expanding their existing catering business.