Family Fun and Games acquires CandyMachines.com, expanding its presence in the amusement and vending machine industry

March 14, 2024
The acquisition encompasses all brands and sister companies under CandyMachines.com, a leading manufacturer of bulk vending and amusement machines and a distributor of vending products.

CandyMachines.com announced it has been acquired by Family Fun and Games LLC, which is owned by seasoned e-commerce entrepreneur Andy Denton. The acquisition encompasses all brands and sister companies under CandyMachines.com, a leading manufacturer of bulk vending and amusement machines and a distributor of a wide range of vending products.

CandyMachines.com, under the ownership of Jerry Korn, Harris Korn, and Kevin Johnson, has been a prominent figure in the online vending machine industry since 1998.

Andy Denton, CEO of Family Fun and Games LLC, said in the announcement: “I couldn’t be more honored and excited to lead the CandyMachines.com family and join this wonderful industry. Kevin, Harris, and Jerry have built an outstanding business, built on trust and service – and we will absolutely honor that tradition going forward. My role with CandyMachines.com, and the entirety of its business umbrella, is to be a good steward of everything they have built. I have fully committed myself to this business and the vending and amusement industry over the past year and built upon the solid ground that the previous owners have provided, I firmly believe our best is yet to come.”

CandyMachines.com has been at the forefront of the vending machine industry for over two decades, offering a diverse array of products, from bulk candy vending machines to claw and amusement machines. The Korns and Kevin Johnson, the driving forces behind CandyMachines.com, have built a reputation for quality, reliability and customer service.

Kevin Johnson added in the announcement: “I'm incredibly proud of our achievements at CandyMachines.com and confident that under Andy's leadership, we'll reach even greater heights. A huge thank you to our customers, friends, and the dedicated team at CandyMachines.com. Your support has been pivotal to our success. I'm excited to see the future accomplishments Andy and the team will achieve together.”

According to the announcement, the acquisition by Family Fun and Games LLC is expected to leverage the strengths of both companies, combining CandyMachines.com's manufacturing and distribution prowess with Family Fun and Games LLC's e-commerce expertise and vision for the future. This partnership expects to bring developments to the amusement and vending machine industry, offering enhanced products and services to customers worldwide.