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" Be different than what everybody
else is doing and be better than
you were yesterday. "
Those words, though spoken by the company's vice president of
sales and marketing, encapsulate the approach that the entire team
at All Star Services has embraced to forge a winning path. This
third-generation vending, office coffee service and micro markets
operator flourishes in Michigan thanks to its familial bonds and
collaborative partnerships.
ALL STAR SERVICES IS BORN
All Star got its start in 1963 as the vending division of Coca-Cola
Bottling of Port Huron, led by William " Bill " Kreger. The business
was successful, but a significant change was coming.
Suzanne, Bill Kreger's daughter, had married an up-andcoming
executive with Coca-Cola, whose advancements in the
company warranted frequent moves across the country. Their
first son Duncan was born in Pittsburgh, and their son Devin
OPERATION PROFILE
All Star Services
Website: allstarservices.com
Founded: 1963
The third generation of leaders
at All Star Services includes Devin
Smith, Duncan Smith, Caroline
Holden and Jon Holden.
All images courtesy of All Star Services
Headquarters: Port Huron, Mich., with satellite locations
in Bad Axe, Michigan and New Boston
Number of Employees: 80
Number of Routes: 26
Services: Self-checkout markets, smart vending
machines, office coffee systems, filtered water cooler
systems, pantry services
Technology: Multiple payment options, remote inventory
monitoring, dynamic scheduling
Special Features: USConnectMe customer loyalty
rewards program, " The Right Choice for a Healthier You "
wellness program
November 2024 * VendingMarketWatch.com 13

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of november2024

Editor's Note – Online learning, live and on-demand
Industry News
Elevate your sales success rate
Success Story – Be Better, Be Different
2024 Pros to Know Winners
Preventing micro market theft with technology
Capturing recurring revenue in OCS and micro markets
Product Focus – RTD Beverages
Social Hubs
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