Canteen Alternative: What Makes Schrankerl Different from a Canteen?

Schrankerl is available throughout Vienna, Lower Austria, Burgenland, Upper Austria, Salzburg, Styria, and Carinthia. Please contact us for more details at tasting@schrankerl.at

Only one company can be the contractual partner per Schrankerl. Arrangements between companies are possible, as long as only one company remains the point of contact. In these cases, we can also specifically allocate meal subsidies between the companies.

Installing a SCHRANKERL refrigerator in your company requires only minimal infrastructure. All you need is a standard power outlet near the desired location. A water connection is not necessary, and no special construction work or adaptations are required. Our team handles the delivery, installation, and commissioning of the refrigerator, as well as daily restocking with fresh and varied dishes. We also fully cover maintenance and technical support, ensuring a worry-free catering solution for your company. In short: SCHRANKERL takes care of everything – you and your team simply enjoy a turnkey catering concept that enhances well-being and motivation in the workplace.

Installing a SCHRANKERL refrigerator in your office premises is very straightforward and requires very little space. Our connected refrigerators are designed to integrate easily into any type of work environment—whether in an open-plan office, the coffee kitchen, or the break room. The standard dimensions of a SCHRANKERL refrigerator are approximately: 2 meters high, 1.06 meters wide, and 0.80 meters deep. Thus, a space requirement similar to that of a conventional household refrigerator is perfectly sufficient. With their modern and compact design, our refrigerators adapt visually to your office environment—and quickly become a popular meeting point in the daily work routine. If necessary, the SCHRANKERL can also be integrated and built directly into the kitchen without the outer casing.

A company cafeteria enhances employee well-being, strengthens team spirit, and positively impacts productivity. It is a central component of modern employee catering and makes companies more attractive as employers.

Healthy canteen food consists of fresh, balanced, and nutrient-rich dishes—ideally sourced regionally and without additives. In this way, the body receives a sustainable supply of energy to remain focused.

Examples include: fresh fruit and vegetables, nutrient-rich dishes with proteins and complex carbohydrates, regional ingredients, and few artificial additives. With such a diet, employees can actually use their lunch break to recharge their strength—and remain fit, concentrated, and productive for the rest of the workday.

The cost of a traditional cafeteria heavily depends on personnel, rent, and equipment, and is often significantly higher than modern alternatives. Solutions like Schrankerl offer cost-effective employee catering entirely without on-site personnel and without the high fixed costs of a traditional cafeteria.

A flexible catering system represents a good alternative to the traditional cafeteria. This includes digital refrigerators (such as Schrankerl), catering services, or hybrid models that combine different meal options. With such solutions, employees gain more flexibility and can enjoy fresh, healthy meals, while the organizational effort for the company is reduced.

In addition to the traditional cafeteria, more and more companies are turning to smart alternatives such as food vending machines, meal vouchers, or digital catering solutions. Schrankerl combines fresh, regional dishes with smart technology – entirely without the need for dedicated cafeteria staff.

By collaborating with over 20 passionate chefs, we are able to offer a wider variety and superior quality. Our partners work without flavor enhancers or preservatives, and many provide organic quality. The dishes are freshly prepared—no frozen meals. The benefit of Schrankerl: 87% of Schrankerl users report that Schrankerl contributes to their long-term well-being.

A Schrankerl is designed to serve 30–150 people. Depending on the company location and usage, however, this number may vary. In the vast majority of cases, one Schrankerl is perfectly sufficient. We would be happy to advise you on the details. Simply contact us at: tasting@schrankerl.at

No, not with AI. However, our planning software is highly intelligent and processes consumption data in real-time, incorporating it into our daily forecast. Our food planning team nevertheless reviews the consumed quantities weekly and adjusts deliveries accordingly. This ensures there is always a sufficient selection available, and we minimize food waste.

Yes, the meal allowance for Schrankerl is tax-free in Austria – and even without a daily maximum limit. Schrankerl is considered workplace catering directly at the company, which is not subject to any monetary limit. The employer can cover 100% of the costs without creating a taxable benefit.

Yes! Meal allowances provided through Schrankerl are 100% tax-free. If employees currently pay $10 for their lunch from their net wages, it costs the employer around $22 including non-wage labor costs. With Schrankerl, approximately $12 can be saved per employee per day. For 50 employees, that amounts to over $12,000 per month.

Yes, Schrankerl offers many different models – all tax-free: 1) A fixed amount per employee per day (e.g., €10) or 2) A percentage-based amount (e.g., 50%). The amounts are automatically applied to each purchase; the company receives a monthly collective invoice. For inquiries, please contact us: tasting@schrankerl.at

Yes, Schrankerl is compatible with various meal benefit services. Simply pay directly at the card terminal with your Pluxee or Edenred card. There are also many other options for meal allowances. We would be happy to advise you.

Costs depend on the location, company size, number of fridges, and subsidy model. However, we have a suitable solution for every company and every budget. As soon as we know your specific needs, we will create a customized offer for you. Please contact our team at tasting@schrankerl.at we would be happy to advise you!