The next time you’re in line at Nifty Nut House in downtown Wichita, look up. Above you is an unofficial museum of gum, candy and nut vending machines. Some might call it Steve Jahn’s nutty obsession.

Vending machines debuted in the United States in 1888 when the Thomas Adams Gum Company installed machines in subway platforms in New York City. These machines dispensed stick or block shaped gum. It ...

Vending-machine businesses are gaining popularity because they require minimal overhead. The success of your business can depend on the products you sell and where you place the machine. Here are five ...

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