Wawa suspends self-serve beverages due to coronavirus

March 20, 2020

Wawa, the East Coast convenience store chain, has suspended self-service coffee and fountain beverages on account of the coronavirus pandemic, the company said…

NAMA CEO urges President and Congress to recognize convenience services in addressing coronavirus

March 20, 2020

Carla Balakgie, president and CEO of the National Automatic Merchandising Association, has sent a letter to the President, congressional leaders as well…

Aramark confirms its ability to serve customers during coronavirus pandemic

March 20, 2020

Aramark, a global foodservice contractor, released a statement emphasizing its financial ability to withstand what it called the rapidly changing market…

Foodservice organizations partner to ensure retailers receive food deliveries

March 19, 2020

The International Foodservice Distributors Association and FMI-Food Industry Association have created a program to connect foodservice distributors that have…

Vending, self-service expo planned in Thailand Sept. 9-11

March 19, 2020

The Vend ASEAN Vending Machine & Self-service Facilities Expo 2020 will be held Sept. 9-11 at the Impact Exhibition Center in Bangkok, Thailand, according…

Del Monte Foods names PepsiCo/Frito Lay veteran Stis as VP

March 19, 2020

David Stis Del Monte Foods Inc. has named David Stis as senior vice president and chief customer officer, responsible for company sales in all…

Some COVID-19 aid for foodservice now a reality, more coming

March 19, 2020

After signing the coronavirus relief package into law late Wednesday, restaurateurs and the people they employ are all waiting to see how the aid will help…

European Vending Association advises consumers vending machines are safe to use

March 19, 2020

The European Vending & Coffee Service Association has issued a public notice to inform consumers that in light of the coronavirus outbreak, there is no…

CandyMachines.com, OK Manufacturing offer giant bulk vending machine, mini crane machine

March 19, 2020

Giant bulk electronic vending machine CandyMachines.com and OK Manufacturing recently introduced a giant electronic bulk vending machine and a mini…

Shaffer closes office, has employees work from home

March 19, 2020

Shaffer Distributing will be closing its office and sending all personnel home to stay as isolated as possible with their families on account of the…

National ATM Council releases COVID-19 safety guidelines

March 18, 2020

The National ATM Council with guidance and assistance from Hyosung, Genmega and Triton, released COVID-19 safety guidelines for its members and those in the…

Amusement associations to update members on COVID-19 assistance

March 18, 2020

As bars and restaurants close nationwide because of the coronavirus outbreak, the American Amusement Machine Association and the Amusement and Music Operators…

Will US government grant restaurants' request for $145 billion recovery fund?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

March 18, 2020

Predicting that COVID-19 — along with the social distancing measures put in place to contain the outbreak — would result in a loss of $225 billion in…

Trump to restaurant CEOs: 'You’re really going to like what we’re doing'

March 18, 2020

Leaders of some of the biggest names in the QSR and fast casual industries spoke with President Donald Trump Tuesday about their struggles to keep their…

Farmer Brothers names Scott Drake as CFO

March 17, 2020

Scott Drake Farmer Brothers Company has named Scott Drake as chief financial officer and treasurer, effective March 23. Scott Lyon will continue to…

New Jersey closes malls, amusement parks, rec centers

March 17, 2020

The New Jersey Attractions Association has alerted its members that Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday ordered all indoor malls, amusement parks and recreation…

China vending, kiosk and smart retailing show planned for August in Shanghai

March 17, 2020

The 17th China International Self-service, Kiosk and Vending Show 2020 and the China International Smart Retailing Show 2020 will be held Aug. 12-14, 2020 at…

Webinar today will address responding to COVID-19

March 16, 2020

The Consumer Brands Association will present a webinar on responding to the COVID-19 outbreak today, March 16, from 2:30 - 3:15 p.m. ET, the National Automatic…

PayRange app to help vending and laundry machine users with insufficient funds

March 16, 2020

PayRange Inc., a network for everyday purchases, has launched a program to support to payment app users at apartments, dorms and other unattended retail…

NAMA to decide by April 6 on status of Nashville show

March 16, 2020

The National Automatic Merchandising Association will decide by April 6 whether or not the 2020 show planned for May 6-8 at Music City Center in Nashville will…