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Five Star Breaktime Solutions

Five Star Breaktime Solutions provides breakroom markets, vending, coffee and tea, water, pantry, catering, corporate dining and culinary center services.
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Founded in Chattanooga, Tenn., in 1993, Five Star Breaktime Solutions provides on-site food and beverage service for workplaces. In 2008, the company restructured and became a franchisee of Canteen, a Compass-Group USA subsidiary, creating a contiguous footprint across Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and North Carolina.

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May 1, 2020

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Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired MasRo Food Services, a Gulf Coast vending and micro market operator based in Foley, Alabama. The deal expands Five Star’s service footprint...
Oct. 20, 2025
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Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired Georgia Vending Services, strengthening its presence in the Atlanta metro area. The move expands Five Star’s micro market, vending, ...
Sept. 5, 2025
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Heart of Georgia Vending, an operator with more than 150 vending machines in the greater Macon, Ga., area, has been acquired by Five Star Breaktime Solutions.
May 28, 2025
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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...
May 19, 2025
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Five Star Breaktime Solutions' acquisition of PB&J Vending strengthens its market penetration in Atlanta.
May 14, 2025
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Buffalo Rock Co., the Birmingham, Ala.-based Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper bottler, sold its full-line vending operations to Canteen North America in April. What are the bottler’...
April 11, 2025
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Five Star Breaktime Solutions Acquires KBS Vending
Five Star Breaktime Solutions finalized the acquisition of KBS Vending LLC in Dayton, Ohio, on February 13.
Feb. 17, 2025
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Five Star Breaktime Solution has acquired Integrity Vending. The acquisition will enhance Five Star's market presence and service capabilities in Greater Atlanta.
Dec. 9, 2024
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Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquired Top of the Line (TOTL) Food Service, a family-owned business that has served the greater Louisville area with vending, micro markets and...
Sept. 11, 2024
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The acquisition of the Nashville-based operation increases Five Star’s reach across the Middle Tennessee region.
Sept. 3, 2024

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Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired Cajun Vending of Houma LLC. Derek Franklin will join Five Star Breaktime Solutions help to ensure a seamless transition for Cajun Vending...
Aug. 23, 2024
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Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquires Aiden Alexander Vending LLC
The acquisition bolsters Five Star Breaktime Solutions' market presence and service capabilities in south central Georgia.
May 28, 2024
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Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquires Van Vending Service Inc., expanding presence in the Nashville area
Founded in 1990 by the Svedin family, Van Vending Service Inc. has built a stellar reputation over the past 34 years, offering a diverse range of services including micro markets...
May 24, 2024
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Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquires Carpet Capital Vending in Georgia
Five Star Breaktime Solutions announced the acquisition of Carpet Capital Vending located in Dalton, Georgia, increasing its presence in the north Georgia region.
Feb. 27, 2024
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Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquires Advanced Refreshment Solutions in Cincinnati
Five Star Breaktime Solutions looks to bring its expertise in breaktime solutions to its newly acquired customers in the greater Cincinnati area, offering innovative ideas, state...
Jan. 26, 2024
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Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquires two companies in the Gulf Coast
Quality Vending Services and Wayne's Vending are both located inside Five Star Breaktime Solutions’ current operating footprint, driving growth of the company’s customer base ...
Jan. 10, 2024
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Five Star Food Service rebrands with new company name Five Star Breaktime Solutions
The name change, a first for the company in its 30-year history, is accompanied by a refreshed visual identity including a new company logo and website.
Jan. 8, 2024
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Five Star Food Service celebrates milestone with the opening of 4,000th micro market
This is a significant milestone for the company highlighting its commitment to innovation, exceptional customer service and a mission of reshaping the breaktime experience.
Jan. 4, 2024
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Five Star Food Service announced the acquisition of the Canteen franchise, Southern Vending Inc., a full-line vending and micro market operator in southwest Tennessee.
Sept. 5, 2023
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Five Star Food Service announced the acquisition of Franks Vending, a vending machine and micro market operator in Pulaski, Tennessee.
Aug. 4, 2023
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The opening of the new corporate headquarters was celebrated with a ribbon cutting on April 17, 2023, with the Chattanooga Chamber and Five Star employees.
The new location also serves as a showcase for breakroom innovation with state-of-art coffee and water equipment, a modern micro market and kitchen, plus an entire room dedicated...
April 19, 2023
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The acquisition grows the company’s base of business in the Mississippi Gulf Coast region.
March 10, 2023
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The acquisition expands the company’s service territory to the west in southern Tennessee along the Alabama state line.
Feb. 17, 2023
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James Fargo is overseeing the Atlanta region; Greg Lucia will be responsible for new Gulf Coast region.
Oct. 11, 2022
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New acquisition connects multiple branches along the Gulf Coast.
Aug. 29, 2022
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The acquisition adds to the company’s existing base of business in the Atlanta region.
Aug. 22, 2022
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The acquisition expands Canteen franchise footprint into Louisiana.
July 5, 2022
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Tennessee-based food and beverage retail solution provider to relocate and expand headquarters.
May 18, 2022
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Five Star promoted three of its company leaders to new executive positions. From left, Mark Stephanos, Jeff Parks and Frank Field take on new roles at the convenience services provider.
Five Star Food Service Inc. promoted three key company leaders to new executive positions. The promotions will allow the regional convenience services firm to “right-size” its...
Feb. 17, 2022
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Five Star Food Service announced today that it has acquired Rawls Distributing, a Canteen franchise based in Savannah, GA. The acquisition expands the convenience services provider...
Jan. 11, 2022
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Five Star Food Service, the nation's largest Canteen franchise, today announced its acquisition of Gulf Coast Canteen, a Mobile, AL-based vending operation. The acquisition expands...
Oct. 7, 2021
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When Chattanooga, TN-based Five Star Food Service acquired Canteen’s third largest franchise earlier this year, it gained a considerable service footprint in central Kentucky,...
March 12, 2021
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Canteen’s largest franchise, Five Star Food Service, announced the acquisition of an Owensboro, KY-based franchise group comprised of four operating companies, including a coffee...
Jan. 5, 2021
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Michael Chapman
Michael Chapman will lead the company's dining operations while ensuring the execution of strategic operating initiatives for more than 40 corporate dining locations. CHATTANOOGA...
Aug. 17, 2020
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Richard Kennedy
Richard Kennedy has served as the company's COO since 2018 and will assume increased responsibility for the strategic direction of Five Star Food Service. CHATTANOOGA, TN – Five...
Aug. 3, 2020
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Five Star Food Service: 2019 - A Year in ReviewOptimized, Integrated, and Built for the FutureCHATTANOOGA, TN – After a year filled with enormous growth fueled by acquisition,...
Feb. 19, 2020
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The Better Business Bureau of Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia awarded its Torch Awards for Marketplace Ethics and Student of Integrity scholarship winners yesterday,...
May 2, 2019
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CHATTANOOGA, TN – Five Star Food Service announced today the completion of four recent acquisitions spanning service lines of micro markets, vending, pantry, office coffee, water...
April 23, 2019
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CHATTANOOGA, TN – Canteen franchise Five Star Food Service announced today the addition of industry veterans Jeff Lyons and Herb Modesitt to their growing sales organization. ...
April 15, 2019
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CHATTANOOGA, TN – Five Star Food Service, Inc. ("Five Star" or the "Company"), announced today that it has been acquired by Freeman Spogli & Company, management and other investors...
March 29, 2019
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CHATTANOOGA, TN – Feeding the Future, the 501(c)3 charitable foundation startup launched by Five Star Food Service in 2017, has announced its annual 5K race date – April 6, 2019...
March 12, 2019
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CHATTANOOGA, TN – Twenty-eighteen was a year marked (again) by unprecedented growth for Canteen’s largest franchisee, Five Star Food Service. A robust economy including job growth...
March 6, 2019
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Five Star Food Service has announced that it has partnered with Nespresso in providing office coffee service customers with quick access to espresso with easy-to-use, sustainable...
Feb. 20, 2019
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Fills three C-level positions As a part of its long-term strategic growth plan, Five Star Food Service today announces the completion of three executive leadership team appointments...
Oct. 19, 2018
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365 Retail Markets, the global leader in MicroMarket technology—offering a best-in-class point-of-sale platform for the vending, foodservice and hospitality industries—is pleased...
Oct. 9, 2018
At the Chattanooga Area Food Bank Warehouse, President and CEO Gina Crumbliss (center right) and Director of Development Sarah Aligo (front row, far right) and team receives a donation from Danelle Layton (center left) and C.J. Recher (front row, far left) of the Five Star Food Services Team on behalf of Feeding the Future.
Chattanooga, TN – The first annual Feeding the Future 5K raised $20,000 to support children’s programs at the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. More than 80 runners and walkers crossed...
Sept. 12, 2018
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CHATTANOOGA, TN – Canteen’s largest franchise, Five Star Food Service, today announces the acquisition of Eagle Vending Company, Inc., a Canteen franchise based in Marietta, Georgia...
Sept. 5, 2018
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CHATTANOOGA, TN – Five Star Food Service, Inc. announced today that Chief Financial Officer, Jean Bouchard, passed away on August 19, 2018 from an extensive battle with cancer...
Aug. 24, 2018
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CHATTANOOGA, TN – Convenience service industry leader Five Star Food Service today announces the acquisition of Mid South Services, LLC, a Canteen franchise based in Muscle Shoals...
Aug. 20, 2018
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Chattanooga, TN – The work of feeding hungry people continues to draw two local groups together for the benefit of those in need. Since 2011, Five Star Food Service has contributed...
July 6, 2018
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CHATTANOOGA, TN – Since the advent of micro markets, technology has been driving disruption and innovation across the convenience services industry. One of the largely untapped...
April 10, 2018
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CHATTANOOGA, TN – The pursuit of achieving measurable improvement from the prior year is the basis of nearly all new year’s resolutions. In 2017, Five Star set out to have the...
Feb. 8, 2018
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CHATTANOOGA, TN – Have you eaten today? Better yet, have your kids? Chances are if you’re reading this (and you have kids), you answered “yes”. Unfortunately, nearly 20% of the...
Dec. 20, 2017
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Operator to add locking technology to all refrigeration products ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL & CHATTANOOGA, TN — NOVEMBER 14, 2017 -- TriTeq Lock & Security LLC, a solution provider...
Nov. 14, 2017
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CHATTANOOGA, TN – In January, there was a promise to make this year (2017) the most exciting in company history. When it comes to micro markets at Five Star, there has certainly...
Oct. 9, 2017
David Amberger, left, Five Star Director of Operations Analysis) with Jens Christensen, Community Kitchen Executive Director, and C. J. Recher, Five Star Director of Marketing.
CHATTANOOGA, TN – As the year 2017 quietly rushes closer to its finish, it adds one more milestone to the Five Star Food Service-Chattanooga Community Kitchen partnership, that...
Aug. 30, 2017
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Agreement Includes Nearly 9,000 ePort Interactive Devices, Positioning Them as a Leader in the Emerging Unattended Retail Advertising Market May 24, 2017 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight...
May 24, 2017
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CHATTANOOGA, TN – With 2016 in the rearview, Five Star begins 2017 celebrating another milestone, the opening of its 600th micro-market. This year has the makings to be the most...
Jan. 30, 2017
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CHATTANOOGA, TN – Five Star Food Service is pleased to announce the acquisition of a Chattanooga coffee service legend, Southern Coffee Service or as the locals call it, “Southern...
Jan. 25, 2017
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CHATTANOOGA, TN – Five Star Food Service announced today its partnership with PNC Riverarch Capital, a leading middle-market private equity firm which invests in well-positioned...
Oct. 31, 2016
Pictured above: (left) David Amberger (Five Star Director of Operations Analysis), (center) Jens Christensen (Community Kitchen Executive Director), (right) C. J. Recher (Five Star Director of Marketing)
CHATTANOOGA, TN – Feeding hungry people across the Chattanooga region is a common objective that both the Chattanooga Community Kitchen and locally-based refreshment service provider...
July 29, 2016
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CHATTANOOGA, TN – In early 2011, Chattanooga-based Five Star Food Service decided to embrace change with a revolutionary new concept that would reinvigorate a vending industry...
Feb. 24, 2016
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Chattanooga, TN-based Five Star Food Service has updated a list of its top-selling micro market food and beverage items, based on data from more than its 450 micro markets. Mountain...
Oct. 22, 2015
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Chattanooga, TN-based Five Star Food Service has nearly tripled in sales since Alan Recher took the helm in 2008, reports Chattanooga Times Free Press. The company has become ...
Sept. 15, 2015
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CHATTANOOGA, TN – Five Star Food Service, one of the nation’s largest independent vending operators, continues its steep trajectory of growth announcing it has completed full ...
Aug. 19, 2015
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CHATTANOOGA, TN – Eight months ago Five Star Food Service became one of the nation’s first independent vending operators to surpass the 300 micro-market threshold. Last week Five...
March 18, 2015
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CHATTANOOGA, TN - Five Star Food Service, Canteen Vending’s largest franchise, has opened its 300th micro-market becoming one of nation’s first independent operators to surpass...
July 1, 2014
Five Star Food Service Inc., based in Chattanooga, Tenn., recently acquired the Light Vending Co.’s Douglas, Ga. operation from owner Brantley McMinn, for an undisclosed sum. ...
Jan. 15, 2013
Five Star Food Service Inc. based in Chattanooga, Tenn. has named Zane Power vice president of unattended markets.
Jan. 9, 2012
Five Star Food Service Inc., based in Chattanooga, Tenn., recently acquired AAA Plus Vending & Coffee Service in Cookeville, Tenn. from owner Steve Allen for an undisclosed sum...
May 4, 2011