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  • Five Star Building

    Five Star Breaktime Solutions announces the completion of the acquisition of the vending and coffee operations of Krodel Vending, headquartered in Jasper, Indiana. This acquisition strengthens Five Star’s presence in Southern Indiana and supports continued growth throughout the region. Image Source: Five Star Food Service, Inc. Krodel Vending is owned by Dan Smith, the great grandson of original founder, Carl Krodel. Carl founded the company as a candy wholesaler to retailers in 1910. Dan’s grandfather Ray and his [read more]

    Published On: February 3, 2026Categories: Vending Industry NewsTags:
  • Remembering Richard “Dick” Atnip: Founder, CEO, and Vending Industry Icon

    Remembering Richard “Dick” Atnip: Founder, CEO, and Vending Industry Icon

    June 3, 2025

  • Your Technology Isn't the Problem

    Your Technology Isn’t the Problem: Here’s What You Should Do Instead

    June 2, 2025

  • Urban Value Corner Store micro market

    Urban Value Introduces SMART Store Coolers for Residential Communities

    June 2, 2025

  • Yikes Rolled Corn Tortillas Chips by Berner

    Berner, Rapper and Cookies CEO, Launches New BFY Snack ‘YIKES’ This Summer

    May 29, 2025

  • Five Star Logo

    Five Star Breaktime Solutions Acquires Heart of Georgia Vending

    May 28, 2025

  • CLIF BUILDERS Brand Launch

    CLIF BUILDERS Brand Launches Three New High-Protein Bar Innovations

    May 27, 2025

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