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  • The Art of Winning Locations with Brandon Brooks

    From instant callbacks to same-day installs, the vending industry’s fastest closer shows how speed—and strategy—win the deal. Brandon Brooks calls vending machines “wall art” until they’re placed, stocked, and sold. It’s a throwaway line—until you realize he’s built a career on making sure they don’t stay art for long. Part closer, part coach, and 100% hunter, Brooks is the Texas-based “hired gun” that operators call when they need new locations, yesterday. “I spend an obscene amount of time [read more]

    Published On: December 17, 2025Categories: Operator StoriesTags:
  • Andamiro Unveils Marksman: A New Standard in First-Person Arcade Shooters

    Marksman Shooter from Andamiro Debuts at IAAPA

    November 7, 2025

  • Manatee Coffee

    Manatee Coffee Dives Into the Holidays with Two Seasonal Roasts

    November 5, 2025

  • AVS Companies IAAPA Expo 2025

    AVS Companies (Booth #1918) Unveils Game Lineup for IAAPA Expo 2025

    November 5, 2025

  • Scallix Automation Systems

    Fresh Opportunity: Scale-Based Smart Vending Expands Into Fruit and Vegetables

    November 5, 2025

  • Amazon Web Servicers (AWS) and OpenAI Partnership

    Amazon Doubles Down on AI with OpenAI Partnership

    November 3, 2025

  • Fewer Workers, Fewer Breakrooms

    Fewer Workers, Fewer Breakrooms: What Amazon’s Automation Push Means for Refreshment Operators

    November 3, 2025

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