Coca-Cola is launching a vending machine subscription service in Japan in the hopes of reviving sales at the ubiquitous, but forgotten, drink dispensers.

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The vending machines will be available in markets from Atlanta to Baton Rouge, La. Shares of USA Technologies jumped $1.65, or 19.8 percent, to $9.98 in morning trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

Sales from vending machines have dropped over the past year due to the pandemic, and Coca-Cola is no doubt hoping that its flat-rate subscription service can provide a much-needed boost.

Coca-Cola’s Coke On Pass service is expected to launch in May 2021. To further entice new subscribers, the company is offering promotional pricing of $12.40 USD.