• 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:
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