Fresh Healthy Vending Franchise News

Ready, Set, Get Healthy!
May 24, 2012 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA  – As the obesity rate continues to cause alarm across the nation, many businesses, retailers and hospitals are looking for a way to help make their employees, and customers healthier. Now, Fresh Healthy Vending is offering a simple and cost-effective way to do just that! Fresh Healthy Vending, the company that revolutionized the vending machine, is currently seeking locations that would like to replace their old, or add a new, vending machine with one that offers all-healthy food options.
“We still have opportunities for placement across the nation,” explained Dan Negroni, the chief executive officer and president of Fresh Healthy Vending (www...

By the year 2030, 40 percent of Americans will be obese.
May 17, 2012 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - Vending machines have traditionally been notoriously known as a "junk food haven." For decades they have overflowed school campuses, business offices and shopping malls, giving customers convenient access to unhealthy foods. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there has been a dramatic increase in obesity rates over the last 20 years, for both adults and children. In fact, they report that one-third of the nation’s adults are considered obese, and 17 percent of children are as well. This has lead to a lot of parents to re-think things like snacking.
“The dark days of junk food vending machines and its archaic and unhealthy choices are coming to an end,” explains Dan Negroni, President of Fresh Healthy Vending...

May 01, 2012 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – We are a nation that loves its coffee. So much so, in fact, that according to the Harvard School of Public Health, 54 percent of American adults consume coffee on a daily basis, with 3 cups being the average per person. The country as a whole spends some $40 billion per year on coffee. Now, with the launch of Fresh Healthy Vending Café, java lovers can get a cup of gourmet organic coffee with the push of a button.
“The exclusive Fresh Healthy Vending Café machines are the first of what Fresh Healthy Vending expects to be a wave of new vending machines from the company over the coming years,” explained Dan Negroni, the chief executive officer and president of Fresh Healthy Vending (www...

April 23, 2012 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – When it comes to the vending machine industry, a lot has stayed the same for decades. Until recently, there had been very few changes in the industry, with the same boring machines offering the same unhealthy products. When Fresh Healthy Vending entered the scene in 2010, they began a revolution of the industry once known for its high-fat, high-sugar, junk food options.
“We are on a mission to change the industry, and we have been quite successful at it, so far,” explains Dan Negroni, the chief executive officer and president of Fresh Healthy Vending (www.freshvending.com). “We are changing what people expect out of a vending machine, and it is for the better...

March 27, 2012 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA  – In 2010, Fresh Healthy Vending was founded with a mission of revolutionizing the vending machine industry. Today they are continuing that quest, having placed over 1,300 machines nationwide and in Canada. In February alone, the company added 10 new franchisees and 116 new vending machine locations, adding more fuel to the healthy vending machine revolution.
“We are making great strides in transforming an industry that was once believed to be unhealthy and mostly undesirable,” explains Dan Negroni, the chief executive officer and president of Fresh Healthy Vending (www.freshvending.com). “Our machines have not only changed the look of vending machines, but have also completely changed the options inside of them, all for the better...

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – (March 22, 2012) – For decades, vending machines have gotten a bad rap. Problem is, much of it was well deserved. After all, they have traditionally served up unhealthy food and drink options that left parents reeling and adults challenged in trying to stick with their goal of eating healthy. In 2010, all of that changed when a company called Fresh Healthy Vending entered the market with a whole new machine and a healthy mission.
“People have complained about vending machine fare for many years,” explains Dan Negroni, the chief executive officer and president of Fresh Healthy Vending (www.freshvending.com). “It was high time that someone revolutionize the industry, so that’s exactly what we at Fresh Healthy Vending did...

March 19, 2012 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are nearly 22 million military veterans in the country. Further, 9 percent of all businesses in the country are majority-owned by veterans. While the employment rate for military veterans is beginning to improve, they have for a while experienced higher unemployment rates than non-military veterans. Many veterans turn to starting a business, especially franchising one, in an effort to create their own employment after leaving the military.
“We have military veterans who have franchised our machines and are doing great,” explains Dan Negroni, the chief executive officer and president of Fresh Healthy Vending (www.freshvending...

March 08, 2012 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Fresh Healthy Vending, a leader in the healthy vending machine industry, announces that they have hired a new chief executive officer and president, Dan Negroni. He has seamlessly moved into this position following two months with the company as a senior management consultant.
“We are extremely fortunate to have someone of Dan’s caliber and experience step up to lead Fresh Healthy Vending into the future,” explains Jolly Backer, the owner of Fresh Healthy Vending (www.freshvending.com). “Fresh Healthy Vending has grown its business rapidly in since launching in 2010 and having somebody with Dan’s management expertise will ensure we successfully implement our focused strategy and take advantage of the market opportunities ahead...

March 05, 2012 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – March is National Nutrition Month and a great time for parents around the country to take stock of what they are doing with their children nutritionally. Most of us have someroom for improvement, even if we do live in busy times that sometimes call for desperate fast food measures. The good news is that there are some simple things parents can do to help boost their children’s nutritional intake, the better to help keep them healthy, as well as lay the foundation for a healthy nutrition future.
“Parents have many food choices today when it comes to feeding their children,” explains Jolly Backer, the chief executive officer of Fresh Healthy Vending (www...

February 14, 2012 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - Traditional vending machines have taken a back seat to those stocked with healthy food options. As the war on obesity rages on, companies like Fresh Healthy Vending are helping people around the nation take matters into their own hands. As of the end of 2011, they have become one of the fastest growing and most successful franchise systems in the U.S., having sold 95 franchises representing over 1,200 locations throughout 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico which was massive growth for the company that started in May 2010.
“Fresh expects to double sales in 2012, with machine sales slated to top over 2,000 machines,” said Jolly Backer, CEO of Fresh Healthy Vending...

January 10, 2012 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - Fresh Healthy Vending started in 2010 with an idea – one that would transform the vending machine industry from the unhealthy reputation it had earned over the years. Now, with over 1100 machines placed in various locations around the country, as well as in Canada, they have helped to revolutionize the industry, by offering machines stocked with all healthy food options. They have also narrowed down the top five types of facilities where their machines can be found.
“Our machines are found in a wide range of places,” explains Jolly Backer, the chief executive officer of Fresh Healthy Vending (www.freshvending.com). “They are ideal anywhere people want convenient access to snacks or want healthy foods on the go...

January 04, 2012 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - According to the Small Business Administration, a franchised business can give your business instant recognition, ongoing support from the franchisor, and the ability to be your own boss while assuming less risk. For those who are considering franchising, it really comes down to which company to franchise from.
“It is important to franchise with a business model that you believe in, and one that consumers will take to,” explains Jolly Backer, the chief executive officer of Fresh Healthy Vending (www.freshvending.com). “Fresh Healthy Vending has become a popular franchising option because of all the benefits it provides.”
Some of the top reasons that people are opting for a Fresh Healthy Vending franchise include:

Innovation...

December 20, 2011 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Millions of schools and workplaces around the nation have a vending machine. Problem is, when that mid-afternoon craving for a snack hits, people have difficulty finding a healthy choice that won’t leave them feeling guilty or gaining weight after a few weeks or months. The good news is that there are healthy vending machines available that are completely stocked with guilt-free, healthy options, and many schools and businesses are opting for a vending machine makeover.
“Increasingly, people are becoming more health conscious, and they need snacks options that fit with those goals,” explains Jolly Backer, the chief executive officer of Fresh Healthy Vending (www...

December 13, 2011 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Fresh Healthy Vending, a company specializing in healthy vending machines, announces a list of their top-selling brands for 2011. The list has been compiled from the combined snack and drink sales from their 800+ vending machines across the United States and Canada. Their top-selling brands include Pirate’s Booty, PopChips, Good Health, Hint, Food Should Taste Good, Honest Tea, and Steaz.
“We had a great year and were pleased to bring so many healthy, natural snack and drink options to people around the country,” explains Jolly Backer, the chief executive officer of Fresh Healthy Vending (www.freshvending.com). “Consumers have shown that they want healthy snack options to choose from, and we are happy that we have so many quality ones to provide them with...

November 21, 2011 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - According to the United States Department of Agriculture, a realistic low-cost at-home food plan is about $110 per week for a family of two, and $187 per week for a family of four who have kids over six years old. Even with their low-cost figures, some families may wonder in this economy how to make that work, while still striving to eat healthy meals. The good news is that there are many things that families can do to help keep costs down, yet eat healthy at the same time.
“Many people make the assumption that it costs more to eat healthy,” explains Jolly Backer, the chief executive officer of Fresh Healthy Vending (www.freshvending.com). “That is not necessarily true, especially for those families that really make an effort to focus on healthy eating within their budget...

November 15, 2011 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - Employee performance is an issue that concerns every entrepreneur. While a high employee-turnover rate can be costly to a business, so is having employees who don’t work up to their potential, or who have lackluster job performance. Just about every business across the country can benefit from taking measures to improve employee performance.
“Employee performance is really the cornerstone of every business out there,” explains Jolly Backer, chief executive officer of Fresh Healthy Vending (www.freshvending.com). “Whether your employees are working directly with customers or on the back end, it is crucial that they meet company goals in order for a business to thrive...

November 08, 2011 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Although early accounts of vending-machine usage date back centuries, the models we have grown accustomed to were first introduced to America in the late 1800s. The first vending machine in America was used by the Thomas Adams Gum Company to sell gum. Within years, they were transformed into machines to sell gumballs, sodas, and snacks. Throughout most of the history of vending machines, the food sold in them has mostly been synonymous with being unhealthy. That is, until now.
“We have seen the vending machine make a lot of changes over the years,” explains Jolly Backer, chief executive officer of Fresh Healthy Vending (www.freshvending.com). “We are happy to be at the forefront of helping to drive the latest change, so that consumers can have access to healthier food options...

October 03, 2011 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Fresh Healthy Vending, the company that has revolutionized the vending machine industry with all-natural, healthy options, announces that they have partnered with Healthy Child Healthy World. By partnering with this mission-driven organization, they are furthering their own commitment to helping America win the war on childhood obesity.
"We are really excited to be partnering with such a well-respected and motivated organization," explains Jolly Backer, the chief executive officer of San Diego-based Fresh Healthy Vending (www.freshvending.com). "We believe in and support their mission, and it fits right in line with ours, making it an ideal partnership."
Health Child Health World, based in Los Angeles, is the nation's leading resource on children's environmental health, having worked for several decades to help protect children from the harmful effects of environmental toxins by empowering parents and communities...

Fresh Healthy Vending Also Launches San Diego Area Operations

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 9, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fresh Healthy Vending has reported record growth for the months of July and August adding 15 franchisees who purchased 170 healthy vending machines plus existing Fresh Franchisees adding an additional 22 machines. The Fresh Healthy Vending location development team also added an additional 224 location contracts for its franchisees in the months of July/August which also set another record for the company.

New Franchisees were added in the following cities during this time period:

Baton Rouge, LA- Winchester, VA-Rochester, NY-Boulder, CO-Houston, TX-Mount Sinai, NY-Raleigh, NC-Round Rock, TX-Windham, ME-Ellicott City, MD-Las Vegas, NV-East Saint Paul, Manitoba,-Rogers, AR-Rancho Palos Verde, CA-Charleston, SC...

August 30, 2011 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Fresh Healthy Vending, the healthy food vending machine company that is revolutionizing the industry, announces the launch of the Fresh and Healthy Initiative. This new organization's mission is to replace 2,000 junk-food vending machines with healthy food machines, and they are allocating $100 for each referral that results in a replaced machine.

"This is a great way for organizations and companies to earn money by replacing their present machines," explains Jolly Backer, the chief executive officer of Fresh Healthy Vending (www.freshvending.com), a company specializing in vending machines that are stocked with all-healthy options. "They can also take comfort from knowing that they will be taking a step in the direction of helping combat the obesity issues in the country...