Harm reduction supply machine helps those in need in Cincinnati

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Caracole, an HIV/AIDS service organization in Cincinnati, applied for and received a grant to support a vending machine to dispense harm reduction supplies…

Call for nominations for Self-Service Innovation Awards

The Self-Service Innovation Awards will honor the most innovative kiosk and vending solutions. Winners will be revealed at the Self-Service Innovation Summit…

Entrepreneurs bring PizzaForno pizza vending to the US

by Shelly Whitehead — Food Editor, Networld Media Group

A pair of Michigan entrepreneurs bring Canada based PizzaForno pizza vending business to the U.S.

Cold drinks drive Starbucks global growth, CEO defends China

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Overall, Starbucks had a solid Q3, but Johnson defended the company's lower-than-expected numbers in China, calling the health of the business there strong.

Diversification key to success for independent convenience services market leader

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Scott Halloran, CEO of Trolley House Refreshments in Richmond, Virginia, was able to sustain much of his foodservice business by expanding into a virtual…

Vending machine builds vegan diner following in Las Vegas

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

An entrepreneurial duo expanded their reach for their ghost kitchen late last year by introducing a vegan vending machine that offers vegan food 24/7.

Virtual reality’s ‘I-Phone Moment’ has arrived

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Consumer VR headset sales are "exploding" due to Oculus Quest 2, causing retail, entertainment and other venues to follow suit, consultant Bob Cooney noted in…

Hudson Group, Inspire Brands execs keynoting Self-Service Innovation Summit

Networld Media Group's first in-person Self-Service Innovation Summit, "The Future of Self Service," Dec. 14–16, at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood…

Sales success: Tell a good story

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

One of the keys to making sure the customer likes having you in front of him or her is to engage them with a story rather than boring them with facts about…

Amusement Expo back with a bang!

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Following a day of jam-packed educational sessions on Tuesday, attendees at the Amusement Expo International event hit the show floor Wednesday at the Las…

E-sports: Why it’s time to pay attention

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

E-sports continued to expand during the pandemic, creating opportunities for venues that want to cash in on this form of entertainment popular with millennials.

Cannabis and crypto: Twin opportunities for independent ATMs

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As more states legalize cannabis and cryptocurrency use expands, independent ATM operators are finding a wealth of growth opportunity.

SBA cancels revitalization money for foodservice COVID losses

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

On Wednesday, the Small Business Administration sent out letters advising applicants that lawsuits have precluded the agency from disbursing funds.

Watershed year for cashless vending expected to continue

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

2020 marked a watershed year for cashless vending transactions as the number of digital payments per machine exceeded cash payments for the first time. The…

NAMA to Congress: Vending operators also need COVID relief

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Under both the existing and proposed Restaurant Revitalization Fund laws, convenience services operators are eligible for grants based on how much business…

Is specialty coffee on a post-pandemic rebound?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Research indicates that the pandemic led to a decline in specialty coffee consumption, which holds an important role in overall coffee consumption. Coffee…

Bitcoin ATMs surge despite Elon Musk

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Although bitcoin has taken a hit recently due in part to recent comments from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the cryptocurrency still shows no sign of disappearing. In…

Pandemic recovery recharges Rochester operation's technology focus

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Martk Houseknecht is confident Crickler Vending will reclaim its position as a technology leader in convenience services as the business recovers from COVID-19.

Self-service machines find waiting market in cannabis bellwether California

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

This cannabis vending machine tackles the biggest friction point faced by most cannabis dispensaries: people waiting in line to make a purchase.

Artisanal pizza machines a big hit for Aramark Canada

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Aramark Canada became one of PizzaForno's first licensees in 2018, driven by the opportunity to serve artisinal pizza 24/7.