How to deploy contactless food delivery

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has convenience services operators innovating and adjusting as well as implementing new approaches to make food sales safe for…

You got the PPP— so now what?

by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia

You're approved for a PPP loan, but now what do you need to do once you receive funding?

Looking to start a food delivery service? Inhouse or third-party?

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

This is the second of a two-part series on how foodservice operators can put a delivery service in place.

The demand for hand sanitation stations has arrived

by David Ashforth

In addition to dispensing hand sanitizer, a sanitation station can also provide antibacterial wipes and face masks. The importance of these basic sanitary…

Should you expand into food delivery?

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

This is the first of a two-part series on how food truck operators can put a delivery service in place. For many right now it's helping keep the food truck…

How to protect your family entertainment center and customers from COVID-19

by Sara Paz

Family entertainment centers can keep guests safe from COVID-19 by following some common sense practices, such as removing cash and card payment, requiring…

5 considerations for vending and amusement operators’ COVID-19 recovery plans

by Sal Cifala — Owner, Digital Media Vending International LLC

With business largely on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic, now is a good time for vending and amusement machine operators to create recovery plans that…

Stay in the game: Working together, the amusement industry will survive COVID-19

by Scott Sherrod — CEO, Intercard

Veteran amusement industry executive Scott Sherrod calls on all players to work together through the coronavirus criss and keep as normal a routine as…

When it comes to COVID-19 it's essential to know who’s essential

by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia

The government has labeled several occupations and businesses as essential during the COVID-19 pandemic. ATM operators are faced with the unique problem of…

The coronavirus is here; what is your contingency plan?

by Paul Schlossberg — president, dfw consulting

No matter what your company’s role is in the foodservice industry, there are serious risks and potential disruptions for every player in our industry on…

Chocolate? Do you want some?

by Paul Schlossberg — president, dfw consulting

Every convenience services operator needs to be an expert of sorts on the products they sell. All it requires is keeping on eye of news relating to these…

More competition for us – food halls. What’s a food hall?

by Paul Schlossberg — president, dfw consulting

Food halls are the next evolution of those mall-based food courts. You might describe it as a food court on steroids. Convenience service operators cannot…

Keep an eye on the QSR menus

by Paul Schlossberg — president, dfw consulting

McDonald's, KFC and Taco Bell have more than 65,000 restaurant locations worldwide. They must appeal to uniquely different tastes and menu preferences across…

Coca-Cola Reports Strong Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2019

by VT Staff

The Coca-Cola Co. reported another quarter of strong growth, along with achieving or exceeding all guidance for the full year 2019. The company continued to…

Lavazza Professional Teams With Kotkamills On Recyclable Vending Cup

by VT Staff

Kotkamills, a Finland based manufacturer of fully recyclable barrier boards, has signed a significant collaboration agreement with Lavazza Professional. As a…

Sysco To Outsource Customer Service Employees In Cost Cutting Move

by VT Staff

Sysco plans to outsource all of its U.S. customer service employees, in a cost-cutting move, according to an MSN.com report. The company said in an internal…

Westrock Coffee Co To Acquire SD Coffee Tea From Cott Corp

by VT Staff

Westrock Coffee Co., LLC has agreed to acquire S&D Coffee & Tea from Cott Corp. for an undisclosed sum, according to a press release. The transaction…

Compass Sued For Privacy Violation Over Biometric Vending Machines

by VT Staff

COOK COUNTY, Ill. An Illinois woman has sued Compass Group USA, parent company of Canteen, for collecting and storing thumbprints at is biometric vending…

EAG 2020 Planners Applaud Strong Turnout And Innovative Exhibits

by Tim Sanford

LONDON, England The 2020 Entertainment, Attractions & Gaming International Expo rang in the new year and decade with a lively, diverse and…

Convenience Stores Discover The Micromarket

Maybe you thought that we, our industry, had micromarkets all to ourselves. Wrong! That era has ended. If you don't believe me, you should read two recent…