Our History
In 1948, Gallins Vending Company started doing business in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. At first we provided just sundry items distributed through vending machines, but quickly grew to satisfy the growing demand of a population on the go. From snacks, food, hot coffee and cold drinks, we grew based on our commitment to offering superior freshness, cleanliness, unsurpassed service and an understanding of an ever-changing American culture. In 2004, we changed our name and the scope of our business to better satisfy the American appetite. Today, as Gallins Foods, we have expanded and created new concepts in the food service industry.
Though we have grown into a successful full-service food company, we are still a local company, and we have not forgotten the important people and steps that allowed us to arrive where we are today:
1948 - Gallins Cigarette Service is founded by Gus and John Gallins
1950 - Gallins Cigarette Service moves into its first building on First Street in downtown Winston-Salem
1957 - Gallins Cigarette Service becomes Gallins Vending Company, Inc, a full-line vending company
1959 - Gallins Vending Company moves into a new facility on Stadium Drive near Winston-Salem State University
1966 - Gallins begins making fresh food in a commissary at their Stadium Drive location
Early 1970's - The second generation of Gallins family members joins the company, and coffee service becomes an essential offering of Gallins Vending Company, Inc
1990 - Gus Gallins retires
1995 - Gallins Vending Company, Inc begins to add food service, including catering and dine-in cafes and delis
1998 - Gallins Vending Company, Inc celebrates its 50th Anniversary
1999 - John Gallins retires
1999 - Gallins Vending Company, Inc, while still family owned, became professionally managed/operated
2001 - Gallins Vending Company, Inc begins using Crane Streamware, beginning a commitment to stay on the cutting edge of vending technology
2003 - Gallins Vending Company, Inc moves to its current location, 3195 Centre Park Blvd, still in Winston-Salem
2004 - Gallins Vending Company, Inc became Gallins Foods, Inc to better encompass the array of service provided
2005 - John Fourqurean becomes President of Gallins Foods, bringing more food service knowledge and experience to the company
2008 - Gallins Foods celebrates its 60th Anniversary


