Most people know what fasting is: withholding food and/or calories for a specific time, often with the goal of weight loss. But have you ever heard of intermittent fasting? This type of fasting involves restricting the number of calories you consume by only eating during certain hours of the day, or on certain days of the week. The theory behind this method of fasting is that by intermittently restricting your calorie intake, you’ll slow down your body’s metabolism and lose weight.     Let’s take a closer look at some of the pros and cons of intermittent fasting so you … Continue reading “Healthy Eating Series: What is Intermittent Fasting?”

Maintenance is an essential part of keeping your vending machines running properly, and we’ve covered some tips in a recent post. Let’s look at one of the most essential tips: Keeping your machine clean.    Cleaning a vending machine isn’t as hard as you might think. Below, we’ve outlined five simple steps to make cleaning your vending machines a breeze.  Step 1: Turn Your Machine Off Always turn off and unplug your vending machine before beginning any kind of cleaning routine. It’s unsafe to work on equipment that is plugged in and has an electrical charge.   Step 2: Remove Product … Continue reading “How to Clean Your Vending Machine”

Now more than ever, people are paying attention to how they live, what products they choose, and how those choices affect their health, well-being, and daily lives. Sustainable living has become very popular over recent years – but is it the same thing as healthy living?    The answer is no. Sustainable living and healthy living are two different things. But what exactly are these two lifestyles, and what do they consist of? And are they diametrically opposed, or do they go hand-in-hand? Keep reading to find out.  What is Sustainable Living? According to the United Nations Environment Programme, sustainable … Continue reading “Is Sustainable Living the Same as Healthy Living?”

Almost any equipment, from vehicles to large power tools and everything in between, benefits from regular maintenance. Your vending machines are an investment – and you need to think of them as just that. Maintaining them properly is the best way to avoid problems before they happen, ensuring consistent revenue and keeping your customers happy all year round.    Here are our top maintenance tips for your vending machines:  Place Machines Properly The first thing to remember when it comes to keeping your machines performing well is that placement matters – literally. First, try to avoid placing your machines in … Continue reading “Maintenance Checklist for Vending Machines”

Brian Fuery is a truly remarkable person. As a retired United States Air Force member he served our country proudly. That in itself is remarkable. But Brian didn’t stop there. His list of accomplishments are amazing:   Retired football player Professional MMA fighter Owner of Fuery-Us Fitness Personal trainer and coach Sports rehab specialist 10-time World Champion and Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu UFC trainer Owner of Sobe Security Partner in a non-profit, 501c3 that helps children Fluent in 5 languages Avid chess player and music enthusiast/DJ   (He is truly an amazing person, and we would encourage you … Continue reading “Veterans in Vending: Brian Fuery Builds Vending Empire and a Path for Other Veterans”