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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:

Commercial espresso machines (2–3 group options)
Espresso grinders (standard or on-demand)
Automatic puck presses (e.g., Puqpress)
Commercial milk frothers or steam systems
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:

No upfront equipment costs — keep your capital for staffing, fitout, and growth
Installation, training & maintenance included
Support from real coffee professionals
Flexible packages tailored to your café’s needs
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 really isn’t one — just a few practical conditions:

You’ll need to be an approved customer
A minimum monthly coffee volume applies (we’ll tailor this to your business)
Equipment must be insured for its full value during the loan
If the agreement ends early or minimum volumes aren’t met, the equipment may need to be returned or paid out at an agreed value

We’ll go over everything upfront so you’re clear and comfortable from day one.

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®.