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OPERATION PROFILE
Andy Owen, C&S Vending
All images courtesy of C&S Vending
The art of optimization
California-based C&S Vending blends cutting-edge technology
with an unwavering focus on exceptional customer service.
By Aaron Jed, contributor
C
&S VENDING IS A ONE-STOP SHOP FOR VENDING, MICRO MARKET,
pantry, office coffee and water service. Based in San Jose, C&S Vending was
founded over 30 years ago by Chuck Owen. His son, Andy Owen, general
manager, leads the company today and draws from the strong foundation his
father built, while harnessing the innovative spirit of Silicon Valley.
" My father was doing vending part-time, " Andy Owen reflected. " He was also
a boat and car salesman, so three jobs at the same time. He ended up realizing
that the vending route had a lot of potential, so he left the other two jobs to work
on vending full-time. "
DAD ALWAYS KNOWS BEST
Upon graduating college in 2006, Andy Owen wasn't sure which direction
to go. From door-to-door sales to working as a bouncer, he struggled to
find something that really stuck. One day, his father called and asked him if
he could take over a route for a couple of weeks while an employee was on
vacation. He took on the route and stayed around to fill in wherever his father
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OPERATION PROFILE
C&S Vending
Founded: 1988
Headquarters: San Jose, CA
Website: www.csvend.com
Number of routes: 6
Number of vending
machines: ~500
Number of micro markets: 7
Number of acquisitions: 4
Micro market equipment
suppliers: Avanti, Fixturelite
Vending machine suppliers:
AP, AMS, Dixie Narco
Technology providers:
Cantaloupe/Seed, LightSpeed

http://www.csvend.com

June/July 2023

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of June/July 2023

Editor’s Note
Industry News
Industry experts weigh in on OCS equipment trends
State of the Industry Annual Report
The 2023 Most Influential Women in Convenience Services Awards
Unattended retail technology is pushing the industry forward
The art of optimization
Social Hubs
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June/July 2023 - Editor’s Note
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June/July 2023 - Industry News
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June/July 2023 - Industry experts weigh in on OCS equipment trends
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June/July 2023 - State of the Industry Annual Report
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June/July 2023 - The 2023 Most Influential Women in Convenience Services Awards
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June/July 2023 - Unattended retail technology is pushing the industry forward
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June/July 2023 - The art of optimization
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