How the Compagnon du Boulanger ® works

The Compagnon du Boulanger ® is a vending machine which bakes baguettes. It is stocked with fresh dough every day by a local baker. The baguettes are stored in a fridge. They are then moved towards the oven to be baked and finally stored in a temperate compartment ready to be dispensed there and then, fresh and crusty, and the same quality as those from the bakery.

The Compagnon du Boulanger ® is composed of:

• An oven with a capacity of 6 baguettes guaranteeing the quality of the baking of the traditional product
• A ventilated cold compartment for storing and preserving between 80 to 240 baguettes
• A temperate zone for storing 18 baguettes ready for sale
• A payment system for paying with coins, pre-paid cards depicting the bakery and by credit card (optional).
• A programmable logic controller for remote monitoring
  • Programmable baking parameters (time and temperature)
  • Hourly sales statistics
  • Management of number of baguettes being kept warm per time slot
  • Unsold stock management and disposal
  • Replenishment management via an e-mail alert or sms
  • Alert for any malfunctions
• A customisable structure
  • Choice of colour (from over 200 RAL shades)
  • Customisation of the front with a photo and a band with the name of your bakery

The Compagnon du Boulanger ® also comes with a maintenance service 7 days a week provided by company technicians

• Technical customer service helpline
• Maintenance by regular preventive checks
• Repair in under 24 hours every day, including weekends