Vending machines have become popular thanks to entrepreneurs on social media who claim to make between six and seven figures in annual sales.

Schools, warehouses, and hotels can be lucrative spots for vending-machine businesses, said Crystal Warren, who runs such a business.

Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland is to buy a vending machine business for an undisclosed sum, it has announced.

Dec. 16—TUPELO — The premise is simple: Treasure Island Vending will set up a gumball machine in a place of business, maintain and fill it as needed, and the business owner won't have to worry ...