Our Mission
We're Ana and Brian, a husband-and-wife team based in the western suburbs of Chicago. We started Vendly in 2026 because we saw an opportunity to rethink what vending could be.
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Traditional vending has largely stayed the same for decades. We wanted to create something more accessible, inclusive, and modern—something that feels less like vending and more like a thoughtful amenity designed around the people who use it.
Built Around the People We Serve
We don't believe there's a one-size-fits-all vending selection.
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What makes sense in a luxury apartment building may be completely different from what families need at a children's activity center, employees need at a workplace, or visitors want at a community facility.
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That's why we curate each cooler around its location and the people who use it—from health-conscious and allergy-friendly options to forgotten essentials and convenient grab-and-go favorites.
We're local, and you'll work directly with us
Vendly isn't a faceless vending operation. We are your points of contact from start to finish. We handle installation, inventory, restocking, maintenance, and ongoing service ourselves, so our partners don't have to manage another vendor or another task.
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When you work with Vendly, you're working directly with the people who built it.
Our Goal
We want to make it easier for people to get what they need, where they already are.
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Whether it's a parent in the throes of it, grabbing an emergency pacifier at the library, a resident picking up a comforting cup of ramen during a blizzard, an employee needing a nourishing afternoon pick-me-up, or an athlete needing something wholesome to replenish after a workout—we believe convenience should be more than simple and accessible.
It should be thoughtfully curated.
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That's Vendly.
Our Values Matter to Us
We've been vegan for more than a decade and have long been involved in animal advocacy, health-conscious outreach, and environmental education.
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Those values naturally influence the way we think about the products we offer. Every product we stock is 100% plant-based and cruelty-free, allowing us to build a business that genuinely reflects what we believe in.