The Australian Cotton Candy World had an excellent US debut at the IAAPA show in Orlando, said Paul Jacobs, vice president of business development for MC Global Games the machine’s manufacturer.
The attendant-free, self-cleaning vending machine had a 100 per cent positive reaction from visitors, said Jacobs. The unit has an attraction-generating top display, vends non-sticky, dry fluffy cotton candy in only 70 seconds and has a vend door that remains locked during the floss-making process and then unlocks until the product is removed. The small-footprint cabinet is built of Australian steel and has a pink powder coat with high-visibility graphics.
It has been three years in development by MC owner Ray McGowan who reported that the self-sufficiency of the unit and ease of operation were key elements in its success. It even has wireless data transfer reporting and is suitable for any street location in addition to FECs, bowling centres, cinemas and similar high-traffic locations.
It is now operating successfully at a number of Australian FECs and producing an ROI in under 20 weeks. It will be available in the US and Europe in the first quarter of 2020.
Pictured: Tim Stay, Ray McGowan and Paul Jacobs of MC Global Games in the Gold Standard Games booth
