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  • From Candy Machines to a $10M Exit: Lessons in M&A with Guest, Steve Marks

    Mergers & Acquisitions Series with Orrin Huebner and Neil Swindale Lessons in M&A with Guest Steve Marx In the vending and refreshment industry, mergers and acquisitions can feel distant—something reserved for larger operators or later stages of a career. But Steve Marx’s story proves otherwise. On an episode of the Mergers & Acquisitions Show, Steve Marx, founder of Royal Vending in Minnesota, shared his journey from a handful of bulk candy machines to building—and selling—a business generating more [read more]

    Published On: March 25, 2026Categories: Grow Your Vending BusinessTags: ,
  • David Protein Bars

    David, Maker of the Highest Protein-to-Calorie Ratio Bars, Closes $75M Series A Funding

    June 7, 2025

  • Jack Links National Jerky Day Amazon Box

    Jack Link’s Celebrates National Jerky Day with Exclusive Discount on Amazon

    June 7, 2025

  • Nayax Logo

    Nayax and Lynkwell Strategically Partner to Make EV Charging More Accessible, Profitable, and Scalable

    June 4, 2025

  • 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

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