Do you have bill acceptors on your vending machines? How about cashless devices? Does your company service locations where millennials work? If you answered "yes" to these questions and are part of the convenience services industry, then you must continue to evolve as the needs...
In many areas of our lives, technology is evolving at an ever increasing speed. An improved iPhone is released every year, new social media platforms pop into relevance, and web-enabled “smart” devices like Alexa assist us in our homes. Keeping up with technology can be...
Are you facing fierce competition in your area? Technology will help you win the battle. Chris Cosentino of Take a Break Vending has serviced the Bakersfield, CA area for almost 20 years. Through a combination of excellent service, Parlevel's technology, and embracing micro markets, he...
What if your driver could accurately service his route using just his tablet or mobile phone? Say hello to Stock by Parlevel - a free mobile vending app to increase the efficiency of vending, micro market, and office coffee / dropoff operations. Stock lets your drivers view their daily routes,...
Vending Management Systems (VMS) help vending operators run their businesses more efficiently. Remote machine monitoring combines with optimize tools that help operators spend less, sell more, and optimize their operations. But just how much can vending management systems help your business? We examined real data from Parlevel's vending...
Trying to figure out how to get more out of your vending operation? Parlevel's very own Alan Munson sat down with vending operator Dylan McCabe from the Vending Mastery podcast to discuss just that. Join Dylan and Alan as they discuss tips and tricks for...
[vc_video link="https://youtu.be/ZFoFazijvAE"] In vending, it can be difficult to know how much money your operation is actually making. Between slim margins, potential employee theft, and hard-to-use accounting programs, getting a firm grasp on your vending profits can be difficult. Here are 3 ways to know exactly...
Looking for cashless readers for your vending machines? That’s a great idea. After all, according to Vending Market Watch, operators rate cashless...
The adoption of card readers in vending is exploding - the number of vending machines that accept credit and debit cards has hit 15%, the highest percentage ever recorded. Why are operators buying them in bunches? Well, operators report that cashless readers not only product...
Are you considering moving forward with a vending management system (VMS), but are overwhelmed at the process of moving your operation onboard? It seems like a lot of work, and maybe you don’t have enough time to invest in VMS. After all, you will need...