Family Vending Co. Finds New Growth Servicing Public Schools in South Florida

Company expands at a rate of 15 percent per year.


Frankel believes his team is now stronger than ever. The addition of Steve Thornburg in the last year as general manager has rounded out his management group. As owner, he has learned the importance of delegating responsibility one step at a time.

"Each step of growth is very difficult," Frankel noted. Bringing on a general manager was as big a step as hiring his first driver.


Operation Profile

  • Name: Family Vending Co.
  • Headquarters: Location Sunrise, Fla.
  • Founded: 1986
  • Owner: Barry Frankel
  • Number of Employees: 20
  • Number of routes: 17
  • Branch operation: Atlanta, Ga.
  • Annual sales: More than $5 million