• Five Star Building

    Five Star Breaktime Solutions announces the completed acquisition of a Chattanooga-based vending and micro market company Jordan Distributing. This acquisition strengthens Five Star’s presence in the Chattanooga region and supports continued growth across Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. Image Source: Five Star Food Service, Inc. The business was originally established by industry veteran Hugh Jordan, who began his career in the vending industry in 1972. In 1992, Hugh purchased Tom’s Distributorship in Knoxville and later expanded operations into [read more]

    Published On: January 23, 2026Categories: Vending Industry NewsTags:
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