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Downers Grove · Serving Chicagoland

Local ownership. Personal accountability.

A&M Vending is a family-owned workplace breakroom provider founded by Anthony Appleyard in 2011. The company serves Chicagoland facilities with vending, micro markets, office coffee and water service—managed by one responsive local team.

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A&M Vending facility and branded service vehicle in Downers Grove, Illinois
A&M’s Downers Grove home base
Supporting workplaces across Chicagoland

The A&M story

One machine. One promise kept at a time.

Anthony Appleyard started A&M Vending from his parents’ garage with one vending machine and a clear idea: service should feel personal, dependable and straightforward.

Since 2011, the family-owned company has grown by staying close to customers and taking responsibility for the details—from planning and equipment to replenishment and support.

2011Founded by Anthony Appleyard
One machineThe first route begins
Today1,000+ machines and 10+ micro marketsClient-provided operating scale

What clients can expect

Service is not a department. It is the difference.

A&M combines modern equipment with hands-on local accountability. The technology helps the team see what needs attention; people still own the response.

One accountable local team

Direct communication and a relationship built around the workplace.

Service when equipment needs attention

Same-day vending-machine repair response and 24/7 human support.

Routes planned around actual use

Replenishment and service shaped by demand, shifts and access.

Modern equipment, practical recommendations

Technology supports service without replacing the people behind it.

A&M snack and beverage vending machines serving an active industrial workplaceA&M vending in an operational workplace

Built for operational workplaces

Built for workplaces where service cannot become another job.

A&M’s strongest fit is with manufacturing, warehousing and distribution facilities where multiple shifts, steady traffic and dependable access matter.

ManufacturingMultiple shifts and consistent daily demand
Warehousing & distributionExtended hours, changing volume and practical access needs
Larger workplacesPrograms are generally planned for approximately 60 or more employees or daily users

Final fit depends on demand, access and service requirements. The complimentary assessment determines whether a program is practical for the location.

Chicagoland & Wisconsin service area

Local routes with regional reach.

Based in Downers Grove, A&M serves workplaces across Chicagoland and into Southeast Wisconsin. Coverage depends on the location, program and practical route fit.

Downers GroveLocal operating base
Check your location
01Western suburbs

Downers Grove · Naperville · Aurora · Warrenville · West Chicago · Geneva · Westmont · Darien

02Northwest & O’Hare

Elk Grove Village · Bensenville · Rosemont · Arlington Heights · Wheeling

03Chicago & near west

Chicago · Franklin Park · Melrose Park · Cicero · La Grange

04North & North Shore

Niles · Skokie · Northfield · Libertyville · Lincolnshire · Elgin

05South & southwest

Bedford Park · Orland Park · Countryside · Alsip · Oak Lawn

06Northern Illinois

Rockford and surrounding route areas

07Southeast Wisconsin

Pleasant Prairie through Milwaukee and surrounding practical route areas

08Southern Wisconsin

Janesville and surrounding practical route areas

Start with a conversation

Is your workplace a fit?

Share your location, team size and current breakroom needs. Anthony or a member of the local A&M team will follow up to discuss the practical next step.

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5280 Belmont Road
Downers Grove, IL 60515(708) 837-6574aappleyard@vendingam.comView verified Google profile