Main Event Entertainment names Tony Wehner COO

January 19, 2021

Main Event Entertainment, based in Plano, Texas, has named industry veteran Tony Wehner as chief operating officer, according to a Fort Worth Star-Telegram…

Sodexo deploys AI-enabled automated cafeteria management tool

January 19, 2021

Sodexo, one of the world's largest catering service providers, is partnering with Huawei France to provide a cafeteria management tool that eliminates the need…

PPP program opens to all lenders

January 19, 2021

After re-opening the Paycheck Protection Program to small lenders on Friday, the U.S. Small Business Administration is now opening the program to all lenders.

Westrock Coffee names CFO

January 19, 2021

Chris Pledger Westrock Coffee Company LLC has named Chris Pledger chief financial officer, effective immediately, succeeding John Ebner, who retired…

Vanderbilt teams with CBORD to support Android phone purchases on campus

January 19, 2021

Vanderbilt University is the first CBOTRD campus to launch Android mobile credentials, according to a press release. Students, faculty and staff can use mobile…

Farmer’s Fridge fresh food debuts at Chicago Dunkin’ stores

January 18, 2021

Farmer's Fridge's jars of fresh salads and grain bowls will be available at three Dunkin'restaurants under a new partnership between the fast casual chain and…

We’ll miss you, 'coffee legend' Dean Gilland

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Dean Gilland , well known for his knowledge of the coffee service business and for helping people, recently passed away.

PepsiCo introduces bubbly drops for SodaStream

January 18, 2021

PepsiCo Inc. has introduced its flavored sparking water, bubly drops, for SodaStream machines, according to a press release.

OOH entertainment enters a new era driven by divergent forces

by Kevin Williams

One of the continuing trends in the theme park attraction and midscale attraction sector has been the creation of highly immersive, compelling and interactive…

Can self-service technology include a personal touch?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-service technology can do more than improve efficiency; it can help support a humanized environment and give consumers the choices they are looking for.

Brady Industries names Mark Allen to new vp/ procurement role

January 18, 2021

Mark Allen Brady Industries, a foodservice, equipment and janitorial supply distributor, named Mark Allen to the newly-created position of vice…

China manufacturer demos oversize touchscreen at virtual CES

January 18, 2021

Cinotop&Micron, a Shenzhen, China-based manufacturer of Metal Mesh Copper capacitive touchscreens, demonstrated its oversize touchscreen at the virtual…

Pinball Hall of Fame launches fundraiser for expanded location

January 18, 2021

The Pinball Hall of Fame in Las Vegas has launched a fundraising campaign to raise $200,000 to finish its new location, according to a Las Vegas Review Journal…

Automated Retail Technologies taps Sonatafy Technology for software engineering

January 15, 2021

Automated Retail Technologies, a San Diego-based provider of kiosk and retail food technology, has retained Sonatafy Technology to supplement its software…

Virginia convenience services operation launches ghost kitchen

January 15, 2021

Trolley House Refreshments, a Richmond, Virginia-based provider of breakroom and vending services, has launched Trolley Eats, a ghost kitchen that operates six…

Monster Beverage names Shlosberg co-CEO, promotes Kelly

January 15, 2021

Monster Beverage Corp. has named longtime senior executive Hilton Schlosberg as co-chief executive officer, a role he will share with Rodney Sacks, who has…

China Amusement & Tourism Market News Flash!

The dynamic amusement market in China is changing constantly. To help you catch up with it, here comes a collection of recent news presented to you by the AAA…

Zico founder buys brand back from Coca-Cola

January 14, 2021

PowerPlant Ventures, a venture-capital firm co-founded by Mark Rampolla, the founder of Zico Beverages LLC, has acquired Zico coconut water from The Coca-Cola…

Aramark launches ‘Chef Spotlight’ to highlight menu innovators

January 14, 2021

Aramark Corp., has launched "Chef Spotlight," a program that spotlights the chefs who have had an impact on the organization and its guests. These tastemakers…

USA Technologies receives patent for enabling mobile app for vending

January 14, 2021

USA Technologies Inc., a cashless payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the self-service retail market, has…