When Brian Fuery missed the Friday time slot to get his passport renewed, he was obligated to stay through the weekend and wait for a Monday appointment. This could’ve been a nuisance – if it hadn’t introduced him to a business opportunity. By Sarah Lindauer
Shelley McCauley knows a thing or two about juggling responsibilities. As a mom to six kids, ranging in age from 9 months (twin boys!) to 16 years, McCauley’s days are jam-packed. Her Naturals2Go vending business is perfect for her lifestyle. By Lizzy Yeserski
When it comes to finding a strong business opportunity, one of the key factors is understanding market and consumer trends to identify a space where the growth potential is substantial. By Tamara Rahoumi
If you were to ask Lauren Leflere why she and her husband, Marc, started their Naturals2Go business in Sarasota, Florida, she would tell you it happened by default. With her background in quantum and integrative medicine and Marc’s in exercise physiology, the husband-and-wife duo had originally been working on launching their own business when the pandemic hit. By Tamara Rahoumi
Over the last several years, Naturals2Go has assembled a group of the industry’s top innovators to guide the company’s owner-operators and offer valuable support and guidance. The addition of Paul Ihn, who was recently named vice president of product strategy and operations, proves that the company’s mission to attract the vending industry’s brightest minds and entrepreneurs is working. By Jessica Petrucelli
The Naturals2Go healthy vending machine concept is all about convenience. Focused on making people’s lives easier with cashless payments and a large variety of good-for-you snacks, the brand has proven popular in schools and office buildings alike. By Jessica Petrucelli
Naturals2Go, the healthy snack and beverage division of VendTech International, considers itself a leader in unattended retail. Launched in 2009, the division focuses on helping people start and run vending businesses that align with their lifestyles. By Lizzy Yeserski
The world was already changing at a rapid pace. Then, a global pandemic forced change into hyper-drive. While some businesses adapted quickly, others took huge financial hits and were forced to board their doors for good. By Nancy E. Williams
After being a homemaker for over 20 years, Cathy Kidd earned an accounting degree at the age of 47 and worked in small-business accounting. Shortly after, she attended Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE), and the seed was planted to start her own business in Birmingham, Alabama. By Nancy E. Williams
Lyndsey Wolfsmith, business consultant and owner-operator of a Naturals2Go vending business opportunity, answers questions about why the brand is leading the industry and what it takes to be a successful owner. By Nancy E. Williams