Generation Next Inks 96M Master Franchise Deals In Columbus And Oklahoma City

by Emily Jed

July 18, 2018

SAN DIEGO -- Generation Next Franchise Brands Inc. said it's has signed two agreements with exclusive master franchise rights for its Reis & Irvy's frozen…

Grasshopper Debuts Next-Gen Software Suite For Pot Vending Machines

by Emily Jed

July 18, 2018

OAKLAND, CA -- Grasshopper Kiosks said it will introduce its new kiosk software suite for its pot vending machines July 25-27 at the National Cannabis Industry…

McDonalds And Starbucks Team Up To Create A Greener Cup

by Emily Jed

July 18, 2018

McDonald's and Starbucks are teaming up to build a fully recyclable, compostable cup, and the infrastructure to support its disposal, within the next three…

NAMA Webinar Focuses On Using Small Micromarkets To See Big Results

by Emily Jed

July 18, 2018

The National Automatic Merchandising Association will host a webinar on "Using Small Markets To See Big Results" on Monday, July 30 at 2 p.m. 365 Retail…

Nayax Opens Lithuanian Office To Become EU Payment Institution

by Tim Sanford

July 18, 2018

VILNIUS, Lithuania -- Nayax has announced the establishment of a new European payment institution, Nayax Europe UAB. It is based in Lithuania, which issued the…

TouchTunes Guns N Roses Roll Out Locked N Loaded Sweepstakes

by Tim Sanford

July 18, 2018

NEW YORK CITY -- TouchTunes Entertainment Network has announced that it is partnering with the celebrated hard rock band Guns 'N Roses and Universal Music…

Sega Introduces Lets Go Island Dream Edition Motion Videogame

by Tim Sanford

July 16, 2018

Go Island Dream Edition ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL -- New from Sega Amusements International Ltd. is Let's Go Island Dream Edition, designed to deliver…

Smart Exhibits Magic Coin Ticket Ring Cranes At 2018 Bowl Expo

by Tim Sanford

July 16, 2018

MAGIC COIN : A detailed view of Magic Coin, which offere bulk-vending-type "egg" capsules containing attractive prizes, and perhaps a bonus RFID token…

EVA Wins Approval For New Name Launches Modernized Website

by Tim Sanford

July 12, 2018

BRUSSELS, Belgium The European Vending Association reports that it formally has become the European Vending & Coffee Service Association. The name change…

FDA Proposes Revision To Front-Of-Pack Calorie Labeling Rules For Vending Machines Extends Compliance Date

by Emily Jed

July 12, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC -- In response to industry concerns, the Food and Drug Administration published a proposed rule today to revise the type size requirements for…

Former Starbucks President Howard Behar To Keynote CTW 2018

by Emily Jed

July 11, 2018

CHICAGO -- Former Starbucks president Howard Behar will kick off the National Automatic Merchandising Association's Coffee, Tea and Water Show as the opening…

Golden Tee PGA Tours Daly Pact For His Appearance In 2019 Edition

by Tim Sanford

July 11, 2018

John Daly VERNON HILLS, IL -- Incredible Technologies has reached a multi-year agreement with professional PGA Tour golfer John Daly. Under the pact, Daly will…

Is Delivery Your Toughest Competitor?

July 11, 2018

Paul Schlossberg It seems like everyone is doing it. We're talking about DELIVERY. This might be the toughest competitive threat you've ever experienced.

Juice-BX Moves Corporate Office To Capital Factory In Dallas

by Emily Jed

July 11, 2018

DALLAS -- Juice-BX, a manufacturer of charging stations for phones and other smart devices, has relocated its corporate office to its new 26,000 sq.ft. Capital…

Keurig Dr Pepper Completes Merger Of Hot And Cold Beverage Giants

by Emily Jed

July 11, 2018

BURLINGTON, MA -- Keurig Dr Pepper has completed the merger between Keurig Green Mountain and Dr Pepper Snapple Group. The transaction creates the…

OptConnect Systech Team Up To Offer Hardware-Software Solutions

by Tim Sanford

July 11, 2018

KAYSVILLE, UT -- ATM connectivity provider OptConnect has announced a partnership with Systech Corp. Systech is an industry-leading "Internet of Things" (IoT…

The Venders Develops The Cube Modular Vending System

by Emily Jed

July 11, 2018

CORONA CA -- The Venders is rolling out The Cube vending machine, with a modular design that allows operators to configure units to meet any specific need or…

Coin-Op Industry Veteran John Lotz Dies At 71 Led Betson Pacific

by Tim Sanford

July 10, 2018

John Lotz VALENCIA, CA John Lotz, who devoted four decades to vending and amusement/music equipment sales, died on July 5. He was 71. Lotz, who began his…

Coca-Cola Ramps Up Recycling Efforts With Reverse Vending Machines

by Emily Jed

July 9, 2018

SEATTLE -- Coca-Cola Co. incentivized recycling at the 50th anniversary 2018 Special Olympics USA Games through reverse vending machines that let fans give…

AR Systems Develops Vending Machines For Global Movie Theme Park And Media Conglomerate

by Emily Jed

July 8, 2018

CORONA, CA -- AR Systems said it has created a collection of unique vending machines for a global media and theme park conglomerate. They are reportedly in…