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Company Overview

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.

Key Facts
30+
Years in the industry
200K+
Customers served
1,000s
Machines deployed every year
6
Digital properties in portfolio
Digital Properties
CandyMachines.com Bulk vending equipment & supplies ecommerce
ClawMachines.com The definitive source for claw machines in the USA
VendingMachines.ai eCommerce for AI Coolers & Smart Stores
Gumballs.com National candy & consumables supplier
SmartClaw.app Route management & machine analytics platform
SantaClaws.com Holiday-themed claw machines for home & gifting
Portfolio Brands
Rhino Vending Commercial bulk vending machines
VendMaster Vending equipment solutions
LYPC Precision-engineered vending equipment
American Gumball Co. Premium gumballs & vending consumables
Vendsurance Insurance for vending & amusement operators
CandyMachines Capital Equipment financing & growth capital
Brand Assets

Brand Kit

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Red
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Yellow
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Green
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Media Contact

Press & Media Inquiries

For interview requests, editorial questions, image licensing, partnership announcements, and general media inquiries, please reach out directly.

partners@familyfun.games 800.853.3941

Family Fun & Games
579 Folly Road, Box 13298
Charleston, SC 29412

Press Releases
Appointment February 4, 2026

CandyMachines.com Appoints Director of Sales and Channel Development to Support National Expansion

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.

About CandyMachines.com
CandyMachines.com is a leading manufacturer and distributor of vending and amusement machines, serving operators, distributors, and businesses across the United States. CandyMachines.com is a property of Family Fun & Games, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina.
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Milestone January 22, 2026

CandyMachines.com Surpasses 200,000 Customers Served

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.

About Family Fun & Games
Family Fun & Games is a diversified operator and portfolio company focused on vending, amusement, and operator technology, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina.
Media Contact:
partners@familyfun.games  |  800.853.3941
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Team December 4, 2025

CandyMachines.com Promotes, Hires Staff to Support Continued Growth

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.

About CandyMachines.com
CandyMachines.com is a leading manufacturer and distributor of vending and amusement machines, serving operators, distributors, and businesses across the United States. CandyMachines.com is a property of Family Fun & Games, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina.
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partners@familyfun.games  |  800.853.3941
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Partnership August 24, 2025

CandyMachines.com Partners with Cantaloupe to Expand Cashless Payment Ecosystem

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.

About CandyMachines.com
CandyMachines.com is a leading manufacturer and distributor of vending and amusement machines, serving operators, distributors, and businesses across the United States. CandyMachines.com is a property of Family Fun & Games, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina.
Media Contact:
partners@familyfun.games  |  800.853.3941
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Acquisition March 19, 2024

Family Fun & Games Acquires 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.

About Family Fun & Games
Family Fun & Games is a diversified operator and portfolio company focused on vending, amusement, and operator technology, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. The company's portfolio includes CandyMachines.com, ClawMachines.com, VendingMachines.ai, Gumballs.com, SmartClaw.app, SantaClaws.com, and a suite of brands serving operators nationwide.
Media Contact:
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