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Family Fun & Games is a diversified portfolio company focused on vending, amusement, and operator technology. The company builds integrated businesses that manufacture equipment, power ecommerce platforms, deliver financial and insurance services, and provide software that helps operators grow.
With more than 30 years in the industry and over 200,000 customers served, Family Fun & Games operates one of the most comprehensive portfolios in the bulk vending and amusement category — spanning physical machines, digital marketplaces, SaaS tools, financial services, and product supply.
The company is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, and operates nationally across its portfolio of properties and brands.
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Larry Foster joins in a newly created director-level role designed to strengthen the company's sales infrastructure and distribution network as it pursues growth across the United States.
CHARLESTON, SC — February 4, 2026 — CandyMachines.com, a leading manufacturer and distributor of vending and amusement machines, today announced the appointment of Larry Foster as Director of Sales and Channel Development.
The newly created position reflects CandyMachines.com's strategic focus on building a stronger national sales infrastructure. Foster will be responsible for developing the company's channel partnerships and distribution network as it expands its market presence across the United States.
The appointment follows a period of significant growth for CandyMachines.com, which has expanded its product line to include claw machines, mini cranes, and arcade equipment alongside its core bulk vending offering. For more information, visit candymachines.com.
The leading bulk vending ecommerce destination marks three decades of industry leadership and continued growth.
CHARLESTON, SC — January 22, 2026 — CandyMachines.com, the leading ecommerce destination for bulk vending equipment, supplies, and operator essentials, today announced it has surpassed 200,000 customers served — a milestone reflecting more than three decades of growth in the vending and amusement industry.
Since its founding, CandyMachines.com has grown into one of the most trusted names in bulk vending, serving individual route operators, distributors, retail chains, family entertainment centers, and hospitality businesses across the United States.
"Reaching 200,000 customers is a reflection of the trust operators have placed in us over thirty years," said the company. "This milestone pushes us to keep building better tools, better products, and better service for every operator we serve."
CandyMachines.com is part of the Family Fun & Games portfolio and can be accessed at candymachines.com.
CandyMachines.com announces two internal promotions and two new hires across operations, eCommerce, and HR — expanding leadership as the company scales nationally.
CHARLESTON, SC — December 4, 2025 — CandyMachines.com, a leading vending and amusement equipment provider, today announced two staff promotions and two new hires as the company continues to grow its team and national footprint.
Promotions: Chris Birch has been elevated to Director of Operations. Katy Saunders has been named Chief of Staff of the Human Resources department.
New Hires: Marlee Luttrell has joined CandyMachines.com as Director of eCommerce. Tyler Gettinger has been brought on as Machine Support Specialist.
"These promotions reflect our belief in developing and empowering our internal talent," said Andy Denton, CEO of CandyMachines.com. "Both individuals have made tremendous contributions, and we're excited to see them step into these new leadership roles."
On the new additions, Denton added: "We're thrilled to welcome these talented professionals. Their expertise and passion will help propel our company forward as we continue to grow."
For more information, visit RePlay Magazine or candymachines.com.
CandyMachines.com integrates Cantaloupe's cashless payment and management solutions, giving operators a second fully supported payment platform alongside Nayax.
CHARLESTON, SC — August 24, 2025 — CandyMachines.com, a leading vending and amusement machine provider, has announced a partnership with Cantaloupe to integrate the company's cashless payment and management solutions — furthering its commitment to building the most modern, player-friendly machines in the industry.
CandyMachines.com has offered cashless payment options since 2020. The Cantaloupe integration expands its payment ecosystem, allowing operators to choose between multiple processing platforms while maintaining full integration with their prize machines.
"Only CandyMachines.com machines are engineered to fully support the fullness of the pulse technology for cashless payment systems," said Andy Denton, CEO. "Customers can simply plug your pulse-enabled card reader into our proprietary harness and quick connect, and gain access to rich data, alerts and analytics of each prize machine."
Denton added: "We are the only manufacturer to fully engineer our machines to utilize every aspect of pulse reader technology. Building upon our successful partnership with Nayax, we are proud to extend our framework and now offer support for both Nayax and Cantaloupe customers."
For more information, visit RePlay Magazine or candymachines.com.
Family Fun & Games LLC, led by Andy Denton, has acquired CandyMachines.com — one of the most established names in the bulk vending and amusement machine industry, operating since 1998.
CHARLESTON, SC — March 19, 2024 — Family Fun & Games LLC, led by owner Andy Denton, has acquired CandyMachines.com, a significant and long-standing player in the bulk vending and amusement machine industry. The company operated under the leadership of Jerry Korn, Harris Korn, and Kevin Johnson since 1998.
The acquisition brings CandyMachines.com into the Family Fun & Games portfolio, with the new ownership committed to honoring the company's established reputation while pursuing new growth opportunities across ecommerce, equipment manufacturing, and operator technology.
"I couldn't be more honored and excited to lead the CandyMachines.com family," said Andy Denton, CEO of Family Fun & Games.
Kevin Johnson, outgoing leader, expressed confidence in the transition: "I'm incredibly proud of our achievements at CandyMachines.com and confident that under Andy's leadership, we'll reach even greater heights."
For more information, visit RePlay Magazine or candymachines.com.
Andy joins host Kashief Edwards and industry veteran Josh (Mr. Unicorn) to discuss starting and scaling an arcade business, the shift from coin-based to digital payments, claw machine placement strategies, and the future of arcade and vending technology.
Andy joins ATM Talks to pull back the curtain on the high-margin world of amusement vending — covering unit economics, smart dashboard technology, gaming license requirements, and why ATM operators are perfectly positioned to add machines to their routes.
RePlay Magazine profiles CandyMachines.com and CEO Andy Denton's 2024 acquisition of the company — covering smart machine technology, card payment innovation, the SmartClaw route management app, and the company's expansion into arcade equipment.