How does an operator really handle Thanksgiving dinner?

You can give a convenience services operator the day off, but can they really leave work behind? In the spirit of holiday humor, take this lighthearted poll and find out whether you're Commissary Commander, Tech-Powered Turkey Tactician, Supplier-Savvy Strategist or a Micro Market Minimalist.

Linda Becker

Nov. 26, 2025

You can give a convenience services operator a holiday, but you can’t stop them from thinking like an operator. Even on Thanksgiving, they’re mentally routing the kitchen, checking “inventory levels” in the pantry, and debating whether the dessert table needs a better planogram.

So, in the spirit of work habits that follow you home, here’s a tongue-in-cheek quiz on how a true vending or micro market pro would shop, prep and serve the biggest meal of the year.

About the Author

Linda Becker

Editor-in-Chief

Linda Becker is editor-in-chief of Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com. She has more than 20 years of experience in B2B publishing, writing, editing and producing content for magazines, websites, webinars, podcasts, newsletters and eBooks, primarily for manufacturing and process engineering audiences. Since joining Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com, Linda has developed a new appreciation for the convenience services industry and the essential role it plays. She is dedicated to serving readers by covering the latest news in the vending, office coffee service and micro market industry. She can be reached at 262-203-9924 or [email protected].