We specialize in the following:

CONSULTING

US Vending Management’s goal is to provide companies with assistance in evaluating and defining their strategic goals and advising them on methods and processes to achieve those goals in a realistic time frame. With over 30 years’ experience in the vending industry in various capacities, including sales & marketing, operations, planning and strategic development with both manufacturers and operations, valuable experience has been gained enabling insights that can accelerate a company’s drive to achieve their goals. Projects have ranged from developing sales and marketing plans to advising on RFP’s, bids, and specs for vending programs at client locations. U.S. Vending Management has advised clients on product development including features, pricing, and go-to-market strategy in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

MANAGEMENT

US Vending Management is prepared, and has the resources, to assist clients in the deployment of their sales and marketing programs.  From warehousing and compliance assurance, to customer relations; from equipment delivery and set-up to location evaluations, US Vending Management has the experience necessary to insure a smooth and successful program. U.S. Vending Management manages vending programs for clients ranging from Volkswagen of America, to 3M and Sony Ericsson. Services include product and pricing recommendation, equipment selection, program management, and partner/operator recommendations.

CERTIFIED INTERMEDIARY – MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

US Vending Management has advised and assisted companies in the successful transition both out of, and in to, the vending business.  Representing either a buyer or seller, US Vending Management has completed transactions to achieve the clients desire to either exit the business or to grow their business.  Initial consultation is always on a no charge basis and can provide the client valuable information in the process of evaluating the potential to achieve their goals

DINING & CATERING

Management by Southern Foodservice Management

Dining services by Southern assure that you offer an at-work or at-school dining experience that your customers will appreciate. We pride ourselves on making it easy for our clients to provide the quality, service and value in their foodservice operations that keeps employees and students satisfied and productive … that eliminates time-consuming tasks often associated with outsourced operations management … and that gives management confidence that this important function is being handled right.

Our approach to dining services assures maximum effectiveness and efficiency:

• We create the customized menus and programs that keep your employees and students coming back for more, leveraging our unique combination of contemporary in-house branding programs and national branding alliances for optimal excitement and cost-effectiveness.
• We staff your onsite facility with talented, caring individuals at every level. From food preparation to check out. From servers to regional management. From the foodservice director to members of the sanitation staff. You’ll be impressed by their team spirit and enthusiastic approach to their jobs.
• We communicate with you and your employees to assure that everyone knows what’s offered and understands what’s special. This also helps us in gaining the feedback we need to make sure our operations meet, and exceed, your expectations.
• When needed, we are also able to manage the design and build-out of your space, equip it and keep it clean.

Only Southern provides the something extra that truly makes an onsite dining difference.

RELATIONSHIPS

For over thirty years US Vending Management has had an active role in the vending industry.  On a national level valuable relationships have been developed within the operator community, the brokerage business, equipment manufacturers and product suppliers.  We pride ourselves on assisting clients within the industry to reach the right resources to successfully grow their business and their bottom line.