WithMe Vice President of Coffee Experience Jim Carbone Named to Automatic Merchandiser‘s Pros to Know Class of 2026
Coffee and vending services veteran earns spot on the coveted list in recognition of a career defined by curiosity, entrepreneurship and forward-thinking ideas Chicago, IL – September 21, 2026 – Jim Carbone, WithMe, Inc.’s vice president of coffee experience, has been named to Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com’s Pros to Know Class of 2026 in recognition […]
Budgeting for the Remote Work Era: Apartment Amenities for Modern Residents
There was a time when “working from home” equated to catching up on a few emails from the couch after hours. But today, meetings happen from the kitchen table. Presentations are delivered from the spare bedroom. Slack messages are answered while sitting outside on the patio. Whether they’re home full-time or only a few days […]
What Costs Should You Consider When Budgeting for Multifamily Amenities?
Calculating the true cost of owning or offering an amenity is far from simple. It’s not just the cost of the equipment, the installation fee or the monthly minimum stated in your contract. It’s also utilities, service fees, accessories, supplies, maintenance, repairs, even staff time. 01 Equipment costs, installation fees, and monthly minimums? Those are […]
How to Build an Effective Budget Plan for Multifamily Community Amenities
Budgeting for multifamily amenities is complex, requiring careful analysis and thoughtful decision-making. 01 Do you give your existing amenities a refresh? 02 Do you keep repairing that aging amenity for another year? 03 Do you invest in something completely new? 04 Do you cut costs wherever possible to increase NOI? Each path comes at a […]
The Ultimate Guide to Budgeting for Multifamily Amenities
Smarter amenity planning Every budget season, operators are forced to answer the same question… Since my budget is finite, which amenities should I be investing in? Answering that question is more complex than you may think. While evaluating and comparing amenities may seem like a straightforward process, but thanks to required maintenance, contractual obligations, utility […]
WithMe, Inc. Celebrates Its Sixth Consecutive Year on the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Ranked No. 1412, the multifamily technology-enabled amenities company has continued fast growth while maintaining high levels of service and quality. Chicago, IL – August 11, 2026 – WithMe, Inc., a leading supplier of technology-enabled amenities, announced today that it has ranked No. 1412 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. This […]
Better Coffee Is Good Business for Independent Hotels
Independent hotels are built to feel different. Their coffee should, too. In 2025, the National Coffee Association reported that two-thirds of American adults drank coffee every day. It’s the first priority before a meeting. The reset after a long travel day. A familiar comfort while waking up somewhere unfamiliar. For something this habitual, quality isn’t […]
Why More Hotels Are Investing in Premium Coffee Experiences
Most hotel stays are made memorable through small moments, not spectacle. The check-in interaction. The safety features. The shower pressure. The coffee. Especially the coffee. For years, hotel coffee machines were like ghosts in the room: entirely invisible. Just another box to check. Put a machine in the lobby. Keep it stocked. Hope nobody complains. […]
How to Improve Hotel Coffee Service Without Adding Staff or Increasing Costs
Most hotels already know guests expect great coffee, but the hard part is delivering it without adding another labor-heavy operation for staff to manage throughout the day. On paper, hotel coffee sounds simple, but traditional hotel coffee service was never designed for the operational realities hospitality teams are dealing with now. Lean staffing Skyrocketing coffee […]
Coffee Machines for Hotels: Better Guest Experiences, One Cup at a Time
The Complete Hotel Coffee Guide Hotel guests may not remember the exact thread count of the sheets or the brand of the lobby furniture. But they will remember the coffee, especially when it’s bad. Coffee is more than a morning courtesy. It’s a daily ritual, a frequently repeated guest touchpoint and one of the simplest […]