People looking for something a bit healthier than a candy bar from a vending machine have a choice at seven Billings locations.

Jerry Copp spent most of Wednesday and Thursday installing 10 Fresh Healthy Vending machines at seven locations — the first of what he hopes will be many.

“I think Billings really is a health-conscious community, and what really got me interested in this was the unique concept, a new little twist, on something that has been around forever that everyone is accustomed to,” Copp said.

Copp spent time in San Diego in September training how to own and run his own franchise of the parent company Fresh Healthy Vending. The company offers foods and drinks with lower amounts of sodium, fat and processed ingredients.

The offerings are up to the location.

“We can tailor the products to what each facility would like,” Copp said.

While most of his first machines will offer the most popular foods sold companywide, Copp said the options are many. The company offers 400 products.

Copp and an installation crew were filling two machines at the Billings YMCA on Thursday morning. One, near the children's gym, had more kid-friendly treats.