Market Analysis: Gluten Free Vending Machines in Public Areas

Survey to determine customer interest and use of branded vending machines selling only gluten free (celiac safe) snacks and beverages in public areas.

If viable, business will open in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada first, with plans to expand to meet customer needs.
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1.
Please answer before continuing

What are the missing letters:

I eat gluten _ree _ood
[Checkboxes]
Z
B
Q
E
F
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2.
Do you eat gluten free?
Yes
No
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3.
Do members of your family eat gluten free?
Yes
No
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4.
Why do you or your family eat gluten free?[Checkboxes]
Celiac disease
Celiac disease (undiagnosed)
Gluten intolerant/sensitive
Wheat allergy
I don't eat gluten free, but a family member does
Other reason. Please explain
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5.
Any other dietary restrictions or allergies in your household?[Checkboxes]
Eggs
Dairy
Lactose
Nuts
Seeds
Sesame
Soya
Mustard
Nightshades
Corn
Oats
Barley
Rye 
Red meat
Seafood/shellfish
Sugar free
Low sugar
Keto
No sodium
Low sodium
Sulphites
Vegan
Vegetarian
Halal
Kosher
Other, please explain
None
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6.
Have you or a family member ever been sick from cross contamination at a restaurant or cafe?
Yes
No
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7.
Have you or a family member ever gone hungry due to lack of accessible gluten free/celiac safe food outside of your home?
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
We eat gluten and deal with the consequences later
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8.
Is it difficult to find gluten free food in public spaces?

(airports, school, rec centres, malls, hospitals)
Yes
No
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9.
Do you go out of your way to buy gluten free food?
Yes, 15 - 30 minutes
Yes, 30 mins or more
No
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10.
How often do you use vending machines?
1 or more per day
Several times per week
Once a month
Once every few months
Every 6 months - 1 year
Never
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11.
Would you use a gluten free vending machine?
Yes!
No
Maybe, please explain
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12.
What would you buy from a gluten free vending machine?

*we are releasing another survey about specific products this week
[Checkboxes]
Snacks (chips, popcorn, candy)
Protein items (bars, drinks, jerky)
Beverages
Fresh food (muffins, sandwiches)
Add hot water cups (ramen, oatmeal)
Baby/toddler food (squeeze pouches)
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13.
How much do you spend at snack and beverage vending machines per month?
$0
$1 - 15
$15 - 30
$50 or more
Other. Please explain
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14.
If located near you* how much do you think you might spend per month at a gluten free vending machine?

*we are releasing another survey about specific locations this week
$0
$1 - 15
$15 - 30
$50 or more
Other. Please explain
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15.
What locations would you or a family member use a gluten free vending machine?[Checkboxes]
Work
School
University/college
Airport
Hospital
Mall
Indoor play place
Community rec centre
Private gym/studio
None
Other, please explain
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16.
Would knowing there is a gluten free vending machine make you more likely to sign up for a gym, rec centre or studio?
Yes
No
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17.
Would you use an integrated touch screen or QR code to check nutritional information and ingredients before buying?
Yes!
No
Maybe, please explain
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18.
Accessibility is important to us.

What accessiblity features would you, or someone close to you use?
[Checkboxes]
Wheelchair friendly
Braille
Voice reading
Height accessible
Other. Please explain
None
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19.
Do you live within 1 hour of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada?
Yes, I live in Edmonton
Yes, I live within 1 hour of Edmonton.
No, I live 1.5 or more hours away.
I live in another Canadian province/territory.
I live in a country outside Canada.
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20.
Do you travel to Edmonton?
I live here
Yes, for work/school
Sometimes
Never
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21.
Do you feel having dedicated gluten free vending machines would help fill the gap in accessible, safe foods in public?
Yes
Maybe. Please explain.
No
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22.
Would you be interested in more surveys about locations and specific products?
Yes
No
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