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  • From Layoff to Generational Wealth with Johnny Wallace

    Neil Swindale Interviews Johnny Wallace of AmeriTex (Dallas–Fort Worth) Every once in a while, you sit down with an operator whose story captures what this industry is really about—grit, attitude, hard lessons, and long-term vision. Johnny Wallace of AmeriTex, based just south of Dallas in Cedar Hill, Texas, is one of those operators. Johnny has been in business for 38 years. Today, he runs eight routes, services roughly 500 vending machines, operates 10 micromarkets, and covers the entire [read more]

    Published On: January 27, 2026Categories: Operator StoriesTags:
  • NAMA SHOW 2025 Award Winners

    NAMA Reveals 2025 Industry Award Winners

    April 17, 2025

  • Go Micro by Cantaloupe, Inc.

    Cantaloupe Launches Cost-Effective, Versatile Micro Market Kiosk: The Go Micro

    April 16, 2025

  • Freshpacks Flavia New Flavors

    Flavia Expands Its Premium Coffee Offerings with Lavazza Caramel and Lavazza Decaf Freshpacks for Flavia Machines

    April 14, 2025

  • Todd Cravens

    Todd Cravens Named President of Betson Gaming Division

    April 14, 2025

  • Televend Enters U.S. Market, NAMA 2025

    Televend Enters U.S. Market with Jim Mitchell as CEO, Attending The NAMA Show 2025

    April 11, 2025

  • Naturals2Go

    Naturals2Go and VendTech Announce One-Stop-Shop to be Revealed at The NAMA Show 2025

    April 11, 2025

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