SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwired - Jan 12, 2015) - Fresh Healthy Vending International, Inc. (OTCQB: VEND), North America's leading healthy vending franchisor, announces its completion of December 2014, with the procurement of 115 new locations for the intended placement of healthy vending machines and micro markets across the nation.
11 of the location contracts secured in December were for Fresh Healthy Vending's corporate-owned micro market operating division in San Diego. Fresh Healthy Vending confirms it has 20 locations currently operating Micro Markets with approximately 15 new locations pending installation.
"Our corporate operations footprint of healthy vending machines and micro markets on the ground in San Diego County is growing steadily, as planned, after another 11 locations were secured in December," said Art Budman, CEO at Fresh Healthy Vending International, Inc. "With 20 micro markets currently operating under our corporate-owned network, we're confident that this is a suitable sampling for our current and prospective franchisees to see how lucrative well-received the product is in both retail and office environments, as we extend the opportunity to them in 2015. Our 20 corporate-owned micro markets have been well received in both the retail and office environments and we are excited that we can offer this opportunity to our franchisees."
Nationwide, educational facilities remained prevalent for December's secured locations, as Fresh Healthy Vending continues to support the efforts of the USDA's Smart Snacks in School regulation. Fresh Healthy Vending's website platform, www.freshandhealthy.org, caters to the new USDA guidelines and supports locations looking to implement a healthy vending program.
For more information on Fresh Healthy Vending, the franchise program, or to receive a free healthy vending machine in your school or business, visit www.freshvending.com or call toll free 888-902-7558.
About Fresh Healthy Vending
Fresh Healthy Vending, based in San Diego, California, is North America's leading healthy vending franchisor. Fresh Healthy Vending pioneered the concept of vending machines stocked with tried-and-tested fresh, healthy snack options and capitalizes on a growing market of health conscious consumers. The Company has more than 195 active franchisees throughout the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the Bahamas, and continually looks to partner with like-minded entrepreneurs who share its vision.
The Company has booked over 2,500 machines for placement in schools, universities, hospitals, community centers, military bases, airports, fitness facilities, YMCAs, libraries and many other locations.