FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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.

Foster joins CandyMachines following a successful tenure in the full line vending space, where he developed deep expertise with location sourcing, route development, and building strategic partnerships at the corporate level. His background spans working directly with operators in the field while also collaborating with enterprise-level partners to create scalable, repeatable growth models.

This hire comes at a pivotal moment for CandyMachines as the company continues to expand its national footprint and invest in long-term sales infrastructure. In his new role, Foster will help nurture relationships with our vast network of street operators, while also being tasked with building out an active distributor network.  

“This is a meaningful step forward for CandyMachines,” said Andy Denton, CEO and Owner of CandyMachines.com. “Larry has lived on both sides of this business—working inside locations, building routes from the ground up, and partnering at the corporate level. That perspective is incredibly valuable as we scale. Larry’s experience and mindset align perfectly with where CandyMachines is going.”

Looking ahead, CandyMachines is preparing to introduce several major initiatives designed to further modernize the amusement and vending industry. Later this year, the company will begin rolling out SmartClaw™ route management software with remote machine access—an advanced platform first demonstrated at the 2024 IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida. The system is designed to give operators real-time visibility, control, and performance optimization across their entire machine network.

CandyMachines will also begin offering fully customized claw room and arcade build-outs as a turnkey service. These environments will feature custom machine configurations designed around each customer’s floorplan, branding, and revenue objectives—allowing operators, retailers, and entertainment venues to deploy immersive, purpose-built gaming spaces.

In addition, CandyMachines has partnered with NeoFuns to warehouse select equipment in the United States at factory-direct pricing, exclusively to street operators.  These machines will not be available to the general public.  This initiative provides domestic access to factory supply, improving availability and helping meet growing demand from operators seeking faster delivery and more direct sourcing.

Together, these initiatives represent CandyMachines’ continued commitment to expanding access, improving operator performance, and delivering innovative solutions that support the next generation of amusement and vending businesses.

About CandyMachines.com

CandyMachines.com is a leading manufacturer and distributor of vending and amusement equipment, serving operators, businesses, and entertainment venues nationwide. The company provides machines, technology, and operational solutions designed to help customers build profitable, scalable location-based businesses.

For more information on staffing, visit www.CandyMachines.com or contact Katy Saunders at katy@candymachines.com.