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TOUGH TIMES FOR NEW OPERATORS
In an interview for Automatic Merchandiser's Vending
& OCS Nation podcast, Jennifer Fox - of Fox Vending
in the Chicago area - said she
wonders if it is a good time to be a
new vending operator because the
cost of doing business on items like
insurance has created a major barrier
for entry. " Just look at your set costs,
the fluctuating cost of fuel. The
fact that your fuel bill could double
within a year, which it does every
summer. I can't go out and double
my prices to recoup that. That's just
right off the bottom-line. There is
just so much overhead, " Fox said.
Nakia White-Hazel and her husband
jumped into the vending business in
2019 when they started their company,
Life's Sweet & Savory Vending.
MAKING IT WORK IN THE LOWCOUNTRY
Despite the challenges, small operators are finding ways
to not only survive but also flourish. In the beautiful
Lowcountry region of South
Carolina, Nakia White-Hazel
and her husband jumped into the
vending business in 2019 when they
started their company, Life's Sweet
& Savory Vending. After navigating
their way through the pandemic,
the company has centered their
operation around a U.S. military
base. With only four employees,
White-Hazel and her husband are
totally hands-on. " We are both out
there working morning and night,
dealing with every aspect of the
business, " she said.
A former teacher, White-Hazel
said she is a South Carolinian
through and through, which gives
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Editor's Note – Visit us at NAMA 2024 in Dallas
Industry News
OCS Update: How to use the simplest, most powerful business sales tool
2024 New Products of the Year
Small operators fuel the growth of vending as they chase the American dream
Dedication to excellence
Success Story – How First Class Vending became an industry disruptor
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