How Ublend®’s Free-On-Loan Equipment Program Works (and Why Cafés Love It)
Setting up a café — or upgrading your current setup — comes with big decisions, especially when it comes to equipment. The right espresso machine, grinder, and milk system can make or break your coffee consistency and service flow. But premium equipment usually comes with a premium price tag.
At Ublend®, we believe great coffee shouldn’t come with barriers. That’s why we offer our Free-On-Loan Equipment Program — a smart, flexible solution that gives you access to the gear you need without the upfront cost.
So how does it work? Let’s break it down.
What Is Free-On-Loan Equipment?
Our Free-On-Loan Equipment Program gives approved cafés access to high-performance commercial coffee equipment — loaned at no charge — as part of your partnership with Ublend® coffee supply.
Rather than buying equipment outright, we provide it to you free of charge, as long as you meet a minimum monthly coffee volume. It’s simple, supportive, and designed to help cafés grow without the pressure of large equipment investments.
What’s Included?
We tailor the equipment package to suit your café’s size, layout, and coffee volume. Typical setups include:
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Commercial espresso machines (2–3 group options)
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Espresso grinders (standard or on-demand)
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Automatic puck presses (e.g., Puqpress)
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Commercial milk frothers or steam systems
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Knock tubes and café accessories
We handle installation, training, and ongoing technical support — so you can focus on serving amazing coffee.
Why It Works for Cafés
Cafés choose our Free-On-Loan Program because it makes business sense. Here’s why:
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No upfront equipment costs — keep your capital for staffing, fitout, and growth
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Installation, training & maintenance included
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Support from real coffee professionals
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Flexible packages tailored to your café’s needs
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Upgrade options as your café scales
Whether you’re launching your first venue or levelling up an existing one, we help make it seamless.
What’s the Catch?
There’s no hidden catch — just a few simple things to keep everything fair:
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You’ll need to be approved as a customer (just a quick and easy check).
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Minimum monthly coffee volume applies — we’ll tailor this to suit your business.
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Keep the equipment insured for its full value while it’s with you.
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If things change (like ending early or not hitting the minimum volume), the equipment will need to be returned and a pre-agreed payout made.
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At the end of the agreement, the equipment simply needs to be returned in good working condition.
We’ll share the full details with you upfront — no surprises, and no pressure to commit until you’re happy.
Let’s Talk About Your Café
Whether you’re opening a new location, refreshing your setup, or ready to upgrade your coffee offering — our Free-On-Loan Equipment Program could be the perfect fit.
Get in touch with the Ublend® team today to check your eligibility and explore a custom package built around your goals.
Your coffee. Your brand. Backed by Ublend®.