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Speedy Pie pizza vending machine opens in Iowa town

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August 27, 2026

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A new Speedy Pie automated pizza vending machine has opened in Bettendorf, Iowa, giving Quad Cities customers access to hot pizza around the clock, according to a B100 News report. The machine is located at 5181 Competition Drive near the TBK Bank Sports Complex and prepares pizzas in about three to five minutes. The business has attracted early interest from customers curious about purchasing freshly heated pizza from an unattended machine.

The machine is stocked with locally made pizzas and offers several varieties, with prices starting at about $12. Customers make their selection at the machine, which heats and dispenses the pizza without requiring restaurant employees to prepare the order on-site. Its location near the area's sports facilities is intended to serve families, athletes and other visitors who want food outside traditional restaurant hours.

The Bettendorf installation adds another automated foodservice option to the Quad Cities market and extends the vending model beyond traditional snacks and beverages. Its 24-hour availability allows Speedy Pie to sell prepared meals without operating a conventional restaurant on-site, while the location's proximity to sports and recreational facilities offers a potentially steady source of customers.

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