Business Spotlight
General Vending:
more than just your average amusement equipment company! By Nicol Jenkins Contributing Writer
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orget about spending hefty fees and getting slow results from banks and lending institutions. If you’re looking to add value to your restaurant or bar, search no further! Digital jukeboxes, pool tables, dart boards, video games, air hockey and more can bring more business and fun to your establishment. Everyone likes to play a game of billiards or darts with friends and family! General Vending offers the best in quality and price for this equipment and much more. Since 1971, General Vending has been the leading market provider of amusement vending services and support. General Vending was acquired by M&A Group in 2005 to grow their coin operated amusements portfolio. “We aim to offer the best and most up to date amusement experiences for your venue, by providing the absolute highest customer service standard in the industry and that newest, most exciting entertainment equipment available,” according to Mark Lipper, Director of Operations; Bobby Johns, Route Coordinator; and Dan Christensen, Director of Market-
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ing for General Vending. With well over 100 years of combined experience, General Vending continues to be a leader in the Florida market. With six locations serving Florida, they are a full service amusement vending company dedicated to providing the best equipment for your business. “We pride ourselves on creating long-term relationships with our valued customers. We believe our customers’ success is our own success, and aim to help them succeed as much as possible in their business endeavors,” said Lipper. General Vending provides services to their partners, which in turn, allows them to offer a great amusement or entertainment experience to their customers. In addition, they work with their partners to create the best atmosphere for their locations. Restaurant and bar owners benefit because amusement equipment draws more customers to their venues. Hospitality workers, servers and bartenders also profit because customers stay longer and tip more if there are games to play with friends. It’s a winwin for everyone! What also makes the business unique is their extensive inventory of amusement vending devices including pool tables, digital jukeboxes, arcade games, and much more. At
General Vending, they understand the importance of creating the right atmosphere for your location or specific event, as well as the need for excellent, dependable customer service and unbeatable prices. Short term rental equipment for a day, week or season rentals are also available. “Entertainment and amusement vending has historically proven to enrich the environment of any hospitality venue,” said Lipper, adding, “We have kept our name as the industry leader in amusement vending services by providing a transparent and hassle-free business partnership. What also makes General Vending unique is its approach to business by fostering partnerships and providing customized placements to assure profitability.” General Vending specializes in providing businesses with a unique, customized revenue generating strategy. They regularly track developments in the coin-op industry for technological enhancements and market trends. Their business partners are assured to have the newest, most popular and profitable machines In The Biz. For more information on General Vending, visit their website at www.generalvending.com. www.InTheBizMagazine.com