Management

Operator Confidence Index Reaches 130.6 For September 2013

Oct. 18, 2013

With an average/medium being 100, the Operator Confidence Index (OCI) for September of 130.60 represents a fairly positive industry outlook, which is consistent with projections based on the annual State of the Vending Industry report. Operators were seeing growth at their locations. In many areas, locations were hiring again and willing to spend more money, especially on office coffee service (OCS). Full report.

The Operator Confidence Index (OCI) measures the short- and long-term confidence members have for the vending, micro market and office coffee service (OCS) industry..

Management

Operator Confidence Index Reaches 130.60 For September 2013

Emily Refermat

Oct. 15, 2013

U.S. operator confidence is middle of the road with a more positive feeling over last year. Vending, micro market and OCS operators report being cautiously optimistic about the...