Five Star Breaktime Solutions Acquires PB&J Vending In Atlanta

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Five Star Breaktime Solutions, a leading operator in the micro market, vending machine, and office coffee service industry, announces the acquisition of PB&J Vending. This deal strengthens Five Star’s presence in the Metro Atlanta region and demonstrates its continued commitment to delivering best-in-class breaktime experiences for workplaces across the Southeast.

James Baker, founder of PB&J Vending, built a successful career in the automotive retail space before entering the vending industry. His transition began when he encountered repeated service issues with vending machines at his dealership, so he took matters into his own hands and began self-operating the machines. This entrepreneurial move soon led to opportunities with other local businesses, prompting James to launch PB&J Vending in 2006.

Over nearly two decades, PB&J Vending expanded their offering to other refreshment services of office coffee, water service, micro markets, and pantry solutions. Alongside his wife Terri, James grew the business to serve nearly 100 customers across Atlanta. Their success is a testament to the deep relationships and trust built within the Atlanta and middle Georgia business community. The sale will allow the Bakers to spend more time traveling, enjoying their grandchildren, and supporting their church’s ministries.

“We are honored that James and Terri chose Five Star to carry forward their legacy,” said Pat Barger, Five Star’s Director of Mergers and Acquisitions, in a recent press release. “Their customer-first approach aligns perfectly with our values, and we’re excited to build upon the strong foundation they’ve created.”

Five Star brings a fresh, value-adding breaktime experience to their new clients through their micro market program which includes exclusive promotional item offers, mobile app, rewards, and more. Additionally, Five Star will optimize breaktime and employee engagement programs by leveraging the full suite of available convenience solutions such as catering, food, pantry, coffee, and filtered water.

About Five Star

Five Star Breaktime Solutions, headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a premier unattended food and beverage retail solutions provider for employers and other commercial, institutional, and educational locations. Five Star is a leader in breakroom markets, full-line vending, pantry, coffee and water services, full-service dining, catering, fresh food production, secured delivery, and sustainable products serving customers in eleven states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, and Tennessee.  Founded in 1993, Five Star has grown to one of the largest privately held convenience services operators in the United States and is the largest franchise of Canteen, a Compass Group company. Learn more at fivestarbreaktime.com.