{"id":1866,"date":"2024-05-27T05:00:52","date_gmt":"2024-05-27T05:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afvusa.com\/blog\/?p=1866"},"modified":"2025-06-18T19:15:25","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T19:15:25","slug":"afv-named-namas-2024-operator-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/afvusa.com\/blog\/afv-named-namas-2024-operator-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"AFV Named NAMA’s 2024 Operator of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

American Food & Vending has been named NAMA’s 2024 Operator of the Year! NAMA, or the National Automatic Merchandising Association, provides advocacy, education, and research for companies in the convenience service industry. This award is given to businesses that advance the industry through innovation and show a willingness to push beyond traditional practices.<\/p>\n

Leading the Way in Technology<\/h2>\n

One of the reasons we won the 2024 Operator of the Year is our leadership in breakroom technology<\/a>. We have made big investments in technology. And we even made our own systems to use across multiple states. This has made us a top break room provider. We offer everything from Micro Markets<\/a> and office pantry services to vending machines<\/a>. We also offer ZippyAssist, which has made a big impact. This is a customer service app for vending machines. It makes it easy for teams to report issues or request new products. This has helped make break rooms great for offices. As a result, AFV fuels teams and makes them happy to be at work.<\/p>\n

New Breakroom Ideas<\/h2>\n

\"2024<\/p>\n

AFV’s commitment to new ideas goes beyond technology, too. We offer many refreshment services that make workplaces better and keep employees happy. These offers include coffee, tea, and water<\/a> to suit everyone’s tastes. Plus, we have pantry solutions to keep breakrooms full of healthy and tasty snacks. These updates aren’t just convenient. They also help create a positive company culture, which means better employee retention. So, it’s good for both your team and the business.<\/p>\n

The Owners of AFV<\/h2>\n

People know Joshua and Martin Wells, co-owners of AFV, for their hard work and dedication to the industry. They have consistently shown determination in overcoming challenges and a strong commitment to improving their business. Their involvement in organizations such as NAMA and NYSAVA highlights how much they care about their company, their team, and their clients.<\/span><\/p>\n

Joshua Wells has made a lasting impact through his leadership in NAMA. He participated in Fly-In and Advocacy Summits and served on the Board of Directors from 2014 to 2020. His contributions have helped shape the industry and drive meaningful progress. In 2024, NAMA recognized AFV\u2019s accomplishments with the Operator of the Year Award, a reflection of the team’s continued focus on excellence and innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Proud 2024 Operator of the Year<\/h2>\n

Being named the 2024 Operator of the Year by NAMA shows how committed AFV is to being a great leader in the food service industry. And we want to help make your breakroom the best it can be.<\/p>\n

Ready to learn more? Contact us today<\/a> to get started!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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