Five Star acquires Tennessee and Kentucky operations from Premium Solutions

May 19, 2025
Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired the micro market, vending, office coffee, and water service operations in the Nashville and Bowling Green markets from Premium Solutions, Birmingham, Ala.

Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired the micro market, vending, office coffee, and water service operations in the Nashville and Bowling Green markets from Premium Solutions, Birmingham, Ala.

The acquisition is the second for Five Star in as many weeks. The acquisition adds density to Five Star’s customer base in the region, but it does not change the company’s service area geographically, explained C.J. Recher, vice president of marketing at Five Star Breaktime Services, in an interview with Automatic Merchandiser.

“These being close together feels a bit coincidental,” Recher said. “When a smart opportunity arises, you act on it. With Pat’s leadership, we stay active in discussions with operators considering an exit. Sometimes deals get clustered together if we get some momentum.”

“I believe one important factor that tends to get overlooked is the amicable working relationships we have with the majority of our competitors. This has helped keep the pipeline channels open and, as C.J. mentions, sometimes these opportunities get bunched together. Sometimes this is a result of seller needs, and sometimes a result of Five Star ensuring that the proper resources are made available for a smooth transition,” said Pat Barger, director of mergers and acquisitions at Five Star, in an interview with Automatic Merchandiser.

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