Fizz Factories

Visited our local Circle K and the clerk was proudly talking about the new Servend soda fountain in the photo. It has filtered water, more flavors in the same space, and produces '”Slushy” quality crushed ice.

I have written before about the Coke FreeStyle vending machine and food service vendors like Servend are helping convenience stores keep up with features like “chewable” ice (see this WSJ article on why that matters especially in Southern US states), ease of cleaning, flavor shots and other features.