French don’t pan baguette vending machine

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Description: A new vending machine serves hot baguettes, and even the fussy French approve.

Source: CNNMoney.com – video report

Date: May 23, 2014

Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2014/05/23/n-french-baguette-vending-machine.cnnmoney/index.html

Questions for Discussions:

  • What are the advantages and disadvantages to a baker who chooses to install this machine?
  • Do you think the installation of the machine would affect customers who prefer direct contact with employees?
  • Besides bakeries, where else would this machine likely improve sales of baguettes?

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