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US coffee consumption continues to rise, 2020 NCA report finds
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The National Coffee Association recently unveiled its most comprehensive survey ever of American coffee drinking habits, showing American coffee drinking has…
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Pork shortage in offing after major US processor closes due to COVID-19 cases
The closure of one of the nation's largest pork processing plant after approximately 300 positive COVID-19 cases among workers could soon have a powerful…
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New York amusement operators get update on federal business loans
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Amusement machine operators got an update last week on government loans designed to help businesses weather the coronavirus pandemic during a conference call…
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CARES Act will provide more loans, unemployment and tax benefits
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, signed into law at the end of March, provides new loan programs that vary depending on a company’s…
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COVID-19 will forever change the foodservice industry
by Bruce Reinstein — President, consolidated concepts
Experts predict how the coronavirus will affect the foodservice industry through three lenses: consumers, operators and manufacturers.
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7 ways the CARES Act could hurt foodservice operators
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The National Restaurant Association this week sent letters to leaders at the U.S. Treasury and Small Business Administration asking for clarification — and in…
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Parlevel Systems offers 12 tips on operating during challenging times
Parlevel Systems has released a list of tips for convenience services operators to operate during a challenging time like now.
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Confused about SBA loans to survive COVID-19? Experts offer guidance
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The Small Business Administration has various loans for companies in need of financial help to survive the coronavirus epidemic. Experts shed some light on the…
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Federal directive calls convenience services ‘essential’ during COVID-19 shutdown: What it means to you
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Convenience services have been designated "essential" services to the country's critical infrastructure under a federal directive during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Federal CARES Act provides relief to businesses hurt by COVID-19
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act offers major financial support for companies impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Business and…
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ATM industry looks to federal lifeline amid COVID-19
by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia
As relief and funding packages are being debated in Washington, the National ATM Council looks to how these new laws will affect business.
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Insurance overview: How to protect your business from coronavirus
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Having the right business insurance can help convenience services operators cover the cost of business interruptions caused by COVID-19. Legal experts offer an…
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Convenience services operators, suppliers sharpen safety focus
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Convenience services operators and suppliers are fine tuning their safety and sanitation practices to protect the health of their customers and employees in…
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Andamiro, Smart Industries, Coastal Amusements, Bay Tek, Sega, Stern Pinball reduce operations due to coronavirus
Five game manufacturers, Andamiro USA Corp., Smart Industries, Coastal Amusements, Stern Pinball and Bay Tek Entertainment, have temporarily closed operations…
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CoinUp to waive monthly service fee through March due to coronavirus
CoinUp, the company that manages Big Buck HD games, will be waiving the Big Buck HD monthly service fee and software upgrade fee through the end of March in…
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AMOA names new directors, principal officers
The Amusement and Music Operators Association elected new directors during its annual membership meeting in New Orleans last week.
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Stern Pinball has instituted "work from home" arrangements for many of its employees on account of the coronavirus outbreak, but will continue to operate its…
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CEO touts USA Technologies' improvements despite shareholder proxy fight
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Facing a proxy challenge, USA Technologies' new leadership cites recent performance improvement and looks forward to a shareholder vote on the proposed board…
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Golden Tee Mobile World Championship Qualifying begins for $15,000 prize pool
The debut of the World Championship Qualifier, an all-new, unique gameplay format, will be featured across eight separate events. The eight players who…
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Amusement industry players adjust operations in response to coronavirus
Some amusement machine providers are makng adjustments to their operations in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
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