What AVS Companies does

AVS Companies is a privately held, Illinois-incorporated distributor founded in 1974 and headquartered in Elk Grove Village, IL. The company distributes equipment, parts, and consumables for the amusement, gaming, vending, and micro market industries through five US branch offices (Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Milwaukee, Minneapolis) plus an e-commerce parts storefront. Its customer base spans family entertainment centers, corporate offices, multi-location operators, and industry startups, with named enterprise references including Spare Time Entertainment and The Summit.

The product portfolio is multi-brand and multi-category: prize merchandisers and amusement equipment under the ShopZone line; AI Smart Coolers and CoolBlu coolers for unattended and micro market retail; office coffee solutions from Wittenborg, Necta (Krea Touch, Zintro), Crane Payment Innovations (Coti, BevMax Classic), USI Evoke snack machines, AMS SlimGem and snack machines, Grindmaster Precision Brew and ACE brewers, Newco CX-Touch, Bodecker, FLAVIA AROMA, and AquaCafe; and micro market display fixtures in 27"/36"/49" sizes from All State Manufacturing. The company also operates four wholly owned subsidiaries: AVS Connect (connected retail technology), AVS Home Arcade (residential gaming), Northern LED Lights (equipment lighting), and US Products (breakroom consumables).

AVS generates revenue through one-time equipment sales, parts sales via avscompanies.store, recurring and project-based service revenue from repair, refurbishment, preventive maintenance, and installation, and partner-referred financing through General Financing/Leaf and Cantaloupe payment solutions. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company operates a sales-led go-to-market supplemented by trade show presence (IAAPA Expo, TMVA), direct phone sales, and digital marketing across website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. No funding rounds, M&A, or institutional investors are disclosed, and ownership remains privately held with no cap table information available.

Name

AVS Companies

Legal name

AVS Companies

Website

https://avscompanies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AVS Companies is a privately held, 50+ year distributor of amusement, gaming, vending, and micro market equipment, parts, and services, operating five US branch offices and serving family entertainment centers, corporate offices, and multi-location operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vending and Amusement Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Convenience Retailers and Vending Machine Operators (44513), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Event Production & AV Services (HSACADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mobile Beverage Vendors (Coffee/Juice/Tea Carts & Trucks) (THAFAHAF)

Keywords

• Amusement equipment distribution
• Vending machine supply
• Micro market solutions
• Gaming equipment distributor
• Equipment repair services

Headquarters

HQ city

Elk Grove Village

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Distribution: Sale of amusement, gaming, micro market, and vending equipment to operators. Products include cranes, prize merchandisers, coffee machines, snack vendors, beverage vendors, micro market stands, and accessories.
2. Equipment Financing: Partnership with financing providers to offer equipment financing solutions to customers.
3. Repair and Maintenance Services: Technical repair and refurbishment services for arcade, gaming, and vending equipment including preventive maintenance programs.
4. Parts Sales: Sale of replacement parts for equipment through avscompanies.store online storefront.
5. Layout and Installation: FEC layout design and equipment installation services for family entertainment centers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AVS Companies distributes amusement, gaming, vending, and micro market equipment—including crane/prize merchandisers, coffee and snack vending machines, beverage merchandisers, micro market stands, and AI-powered smart coolers—to operators across multiple U.S. metropolitan areas. The company complements equipment sales with expert repair and refurbishment services, preventive maintenance programs, replacement parts, FEC layout design and installation, and partner-enabled equipment financing.

Product overview

AVS Companies is a full-service distribution partner serving the vending, amusement, gaming, and micro market industries for over 50 years. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized around three core equipment categories: AI Smart Coolers (for frictionless unattended retail), ShopZone prize merchandiser cranes (including Mini, 4 Player Wall, and 31-inch LED Display variants), and CoolBlu all-in-one coolers for micro markets. Their micro market solutions include 27", 36", and 49" display stands from All State Manufacturing. Office coffee and beverage solutions span multiple brands including Wittenborg 9100, Krea Touch, Zintro, and Coti (EVOCA/Necta family), Precision Brew series and ACE brewers (Newco/Grindmaster), Bodecker Barista and Classic, FLAVIA AROMA, and AquaCafe line. Snack and beverage vending includes Evoke Snack Machines (U-Select-It), SlimGem and AMS Snack Machines, and BevMax Classic (Crane Payment Innovations). The company operates subsidiaries including AVS Connect (connected technology), AVS Home Arcade (residential gaming), Northern LED Lights (lighting solutions), and US Products (consumable goods). Complementary services encompass equipment financing, repair/refurbishment, layout/installation, and parts distribution across five U.S. locations (Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Milwaukee, Minneapolis).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AI Smart Coolers AI-powered smart coolers designed for frictionless shopping and smarter inventory management in unattended retail environments, delivering modern grab-and-go retail experiences while reducing labor and maximizing revenue.
• ShopZone Prize Merchandiser Cranes (Mini, 4-Player Wall, 31" LED Display variants) ShopZone line of prize merchandiser crane games for amusement and redemption gaming applications, including the compact ShopZone Mini, the ShopZone 4 Player Wall for four simultaneous players, and the ShopZone 31" LED Display variant.
• Micro Market Stands (27", 36", 49" all-metal display fixtures) Fully assembled micro market display fixtures available in 27", 36", and 49" widths with powder-coated all-metal construction, LED lighting, and locking storage for breakroom and micro market layouts.
• Wittenborg 9100 Coffee Vending Machine Next-generation coffee vending machine featuring a 10-inch HD touchscreen, user-friendly interface, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, and canister-based coffee brewing with up to 4 kg capacity.
• Krea Touch Coffee Machine Advanced Necta coffee machine with a 7-inch HD touchscreen, LAN/WiFi/Bluetooth/3G connectivity, decorative LED lights, and cloud platform integration for flexible recipe management.
• Zintro Compact Coffee Machine Compact automatic coffee machine preparing specialty espresso and instant coffees with drink customization options via the Button Barista smartphone app (iOS and Android).
• Coti Freestanding Coffee Vending Machine Touchscreen coffee vending machine with a 21-inch display, customizable beverage menu, bean-to-cup and instant coffee options, designed to integrate with existing Crane Payment Innovations systems.
• Coffee CX-Touch Brewer High-resolution touchscreen coffee machine with a 1200x1900 display, POD-based brewing for coffees, lattes, and cappuccinos, QR code functionality, and over-ice drink capability.
• Precision Brew B-SAP Coffee Brewer Single digitally controlled coffee brewer with precise temperature control (within +/- 1 degree F), pre-infusion programming, and Low Temp/No Brew feature for brewing into 1.9–2.5 L carafes.
• Precision Brew B-3WL Coffee Brewer Single digitally controlled brewer with three carafe warmers, precise +/- 1 degree temperature control, programmable brew temperature and volume, plumbed or pour-over operation; UL, CUL, and NSF certified.
• Evoke Snack Machine Next-generation USI snack and candy vending machine with touchscreen interface, LED lighting, nutrition facts display, digital advertising capability, and ADA compliance.
• Evoke 5 Snack Machine High-capacity snack vending machine designed for high-traffic, high-volume locations, with the largest merchandising capability on the market and improved operational efficiency.
• BevMax Classic 5800 Cold Beverage Merchandiser Cold beverage merchandiser with up to 45 selections and 360 bottle capacity, featuring a raised cup design for gentle handling and dual gate design to prevent product falls.
• CoolBlu Coolers All-in-one cooler for micro markets that stores both food and beverages, designed for businesses of all sizes operating unattended retail environments.
• Repair & Maintenance Services Expert repair, refurbishment, and preventive maintenance services for arcade machines, vending equipment, and amusement attractions, with nationwide technician network, fast turnaround, and rapid parts availability.
• Layout & Installation Services Full-service arcade and family entertainment center (FEC) layout design, equipment installation, and ongoing support for new and existing entertainment venues.
• Equipment Financing Equipment financing services offered through a partnership with General Financing (Malloryviel via the Leaf platform) to help operators acquire vending, gaming, and amusement equipment with flexible financing terms.
• Parts & Service (via avscompanies.store) Replacement parts and service support for vending, amusement, and gaming equipment categories, with online ordering via avscompanies.store and inventory available at physical branch locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimize downtime and maximize profits through fast, reliable repairs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CantaloupecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAVS Companies is a distributor for Cantaloupe equipment and payment solutions. Cantaloupe provides innovative payment solutions for automated retail that AVS integrates into their equipment offerings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Five Star Food Service: Major vending, micro market, and food service operator across the Southeast US. While primarily an operator (not distributor), Five Star overlaps with AVS in micro market equipment deployment and customer base of corporate breakrooms.
• Canteen: National vending and refreshment services operator owned by Compass Group. Broader portfolio than AVS (full foodservice) but directly comparable in vending equipment deployment and corporate breakroom services.
• Aramark Refreshment Services: Global food service and refreshment services provider with vending and micro market operations. Overlaps with AVS in corporate office vending solutions but at vastly larger scale and broader service portfolio.

Emerging players

• 365 Retail Markets: Provider of micro market technology, self-checkout kiosks, and unattended retail solutions. Comparable to AVS in micro market ecosystem but focused on proprietary software/technology rather than equipment distribution.

Others

• Nayax: Global provider of payment and telemetry solutions for unattended retail. Adjacent to AVS as a potential competitor to Cantaloupe and as an enabling technology provider in the same unattended retail ecosystem AVS serves.
• Cantaloupe: Payment processing and IoT technology provider for vending and unattended retail. AVS is a distribution partner for Cantaloupe payment solutions, making Cantaloupe both a strategic partner and adjacent ecosystem participant.

Direct peers

• Brady Distributing: Distributor of vending, coffee, and food service equipment serving operators across multiple US regions. Comparable business model to AVS with similar focus on equipment distribution plus service support.
• A-1 Wholesale Distributing: Vending machine and equipment wholesaler serving route operators. Comparable specialty distribution model focused on vending equipment with parts and service support.
• BMI Merchandise: Distributor of vending machines, amusement equipment, and parts serving operators nationwide. Direct competitor in vending and amusement equipment distribution with overlapping product lines.
• Betson Imperial Group: Largest US distributor of amusement, gaming, and vending equipment. Directly competes with AVS in the same product categories serving FECs and vending operators, but at significantly larger scale with national footprint and exclusive manufacturer relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@avscompanies
• Facebookfacebook.com/avscompanies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/avscompanies
• Instagraminstagram.com/avscompanies
• Xx.com/avscompanies

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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