Industrial Vending Is the Industry’s Fastest-Growing Segment
Most people think of vending machines as a consumer play — snacks in a break room, drinks in a gym lobby. That framing misses one of the most significant growth stories happening in the industry right now. A new market report released May 22, 2026 projects the global industrial vending machine market will double in […]
Why Vending Is a Smarter Business Than You Think
Forest Cole Langston breaks down why the vending industry is one of Texas’ most underestimated business opportunities — and what operators need to know.
How Texas Small Businesses Are Using AI to Grow
Forest Cole Langston explores how Texas small businesses are using AI tools to cut costs, boost productivity, and compete smarter in 2026.
Texas Judge Reinstates HUB Program for Women and Minority-Owned Businesses
Good news is here for women and minority business owners in Texas. On April 14, 2026, an Austin district judge temporarily ordered the reinstatement of Texas’s Historically Underutilized Business program. For the thousands of small business owners who had their certifications pulled in December 2025, that’s a big deal. The ruling follows a lawsuit filed […]
SMBash 2026 Is Coming to Irving, Texas: Here’s Why It’s Worth Your Attention
Forest Cole Langston highlights SMBash 2026, a small-business acquisition conference coming to Irving, Texas, April 22-24, for entrepreneurs and operators.