Jan 28, 2015 | Company News
We are excited to inform our customers that we are now using a vending route software system.. a.k.a. VMS system! The company is called Stream VMS and the system tracks our drivers, cash management, scheduling, customer commissions, machine and location reports and more. The iOS Stream app is utilized and data is pushed to our realtime dashboard for enabling total control of our business. We know exactly how money each driver should be bringing back each day from each machine or location. Furthermore, all commissioned customers now have a unique user name and password they will use to login and view all current and past commission reports. Upgrading our business is extremely important now days to keep up with the competition. Most of the large vending operators have been using some sort of system for years now. The small to medium companies are now starting to get on board with technology.
Stream VMS vending machine management system is cutting edge technology and we are pleased to offer it our valued customers. Stream VMS is located at www.streamvms.com and we feel the investment has allowed us to grow and not have to worry to much about drivers skimming the money. Furthermore, customers now want the best service possible and an organized consistent schedule is key. Route drivers forgetting stops or machines causes frustration and can lead to changes in vending companies. Hometown Vending’s customers now longer have to worry about accidentally skipping their location, etc. The Stream scheduling feature makes it easy to keep track of things.
Aug 27, 2013 | Company News, General
Hometown Vending Services is a family owned and operated north Houston vending company serving north Houston and Montgomery County from our shop at 1221 Honea Egypt Road in Magnolia. We serve the north side of Houston only. We place and service vending machines, micro markets, and Smart A.I. Coolers for workplaces in Spring, Tomball, The Woodlands, Conroe, Magnolia, Montgomery, Willis, and New Caney. Call 281-305-8363 or request a free site visit.
Vending machines for north Houston workplaces
We have been in business since 2005, and we run our own routes north of the city. Our snack and drink machines carry the brand-name products people expect, including Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Dr Pepper beverages, plus healthy choices for wellness-minded teams. Credit, debit, and mobile pay readers keep a short break from turning into a hunt for cash.
Micro markets and Smart A.I. Coolers in north Houston
For offices, clinics, plants, and 24/7 sites that want more than a spiral machine, a Smart A.I. Cooler works like a compact micro market: swipe or tap a card, open the door, take the snacks, drinks, or fresh food you want, and you are charged only for what you take. It fits busy breakrooms, multi-shift crews, and sites that need food and cold drinks around the clock. Many locations pair a cooler with a traditional machine.
New machines are always free to you
New machines are always free to you. Installation, stocking, and service cost your business nothing. We earn our money on the snacks and drinks sold, not on the equipment. We also never sell an account: once we service your location, you will see us and only us.
Areas we serve in north Houston
We are based in Magnolia and run regular routes across north Houston and Montgomery County:
Why north Houston businesses choose a local operator
- We service Montgomery County government buildings, schools, and workplaces across the county.
- Our route staff are uniformed and background checked.
- Once a problem is reported, we generally respond within one to four hours.
- Every account is restocked at least once a week, and more often when needed.
FAQs
Do you serve all of Houston?
No. We serve the north side of Houston only, along with Montgomery County: Spring, Tomball, The Woodlands, Conroe, Magnolia, Montgomery, Willis, and New Caney. If you are outside those areas, call and we will tell you honestly whether we can cover you.
Does my business pay for the machines or installation?
No. New machines are always free to you. Installation, stocking, and service cost your business nothing; we earn our money on the products sold.
What is the difference between a vending machine and a micro market?
A vending machine dispenses one item at a time. A micro market or Smart A.I. Cooler lets people open the door, choose snacks, drinks, or fresh food, and pay by card for only what they take.
How fast can you install?
Once you give us the go-ahead, we can be ready within 14 days, and setup takes about four hours.
Call 281-305-8363 or use our contact form to schedule a walkthrough.
Jul 6, 2013 | Company News, Healthy Items
Hometown Vending offers healthy snacks and Smart Snacks-ready options for local workplaces and schools. Call 281-305-8363 or visit our contact page to learn more.
Hometown Vending provides healthy alternatives and flexible vending service for offices, workplaces, and schools across Montgomery County.
Jun 26, 2013 | Company News
Are you looking for a vending machine company that continually strives to offer added value to your staff and students? If so, look no further than Hometown Vending of Conroe, Houston, and The Woodlands Texas areas. Our new M.E.I. Bill Acceptors take ones, fives, and tens and gives change back in dollar bills!! No more messing around with a pocket full of quarters after purchasing.
We have yet to see any of our competitors offering such a valuable tool that allows more choices and great flexibility when purchasing from a Hometown Vending Machine. This cutting-edge device continues to escrow dollar bills enabling it to return dollar bills instead of quarters.
Many of our vending machines will receive the new upgrade, however, some won’t. If you would like us to insta
ll one in your Hometown Vending Machine… please call or email us today and we can discuss further. As always, thank you for your continued business.
Apr 4, 2013 | Company News, Product News
Say goodbye to lost time and wages and hello to convenience by purchasing your snack and beverages from Hometown Vending of Houston, Conroe, and the Woodlands, TX instead. Our business services center can help you with your office needs. What you’ll gain:
- Large variety of snacks including organics, name brand items, and healthier items.
- Time – Hometown Vending can work with you on customizing a menu specific to your office needs.
- Fewer workmen’s comp claims – let our trained merchandizers throughout Conroe, North Houston, and the Woodlands areas do the heavy lifting.
- Competitive pricing.
- In a hurry? We can rush cases of sodas and snacks to your office building.
Let Hometown Vending business services do the work for you, call today at 281-305-VEND (8363) for a price quote.
Feb 7, 2013 | Company News
Thank you LinkedIn for helping Hometown Vending connect with many of you in 2012. We received an email today from LinkedIn informing us that our LinkedIn profile was in the TOP 5% most viewed LinkedIn profiles for 2012.
Hometown Vending has worked hard to reach out to many of you and feel blessed to have built a relationship with each of you. We look forward to great 2013!!
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