Coca-Cola Tests Newest Generation Of Beverage Dispenser For Restaurants

Coca-Cola’s newest generation beverage dispenser – the Freestyle 9100 – is being tested regionally in several undisclosed national restaurant chain locations. The 9100 features a 24-inch high-definition screen that makes it easier to select among 200 drink choices, including 117 low- or no-calorie options. The machine is Bluetooth-enabled to allow app users to select a favorite drink or mix a custom drink before entering a restaurant. The machine has a larger ice capacity, larger drip tray, and enhanced diagnostics for monitoring inventory. The new operating system allows client restaurants to create custom drinks: Wendy’s, for example, created Dave’s Cherry Cream Soda using the 9100.