Our Story
Built by a regular guy who wanted to make something meaningful.
Henry Merriman
Founder, Last Resort Vending
Hi, I'm Henry, the founder of Last Resort Vending.
This isn't a company that started with investors, a boardroom, or a million-dollar business plan. It started with a regular guy who wanted to build something meaningful.
Like a lot of people, I've had my share of setbacks. I've worked hard, faced layoffs, worried about paying bills, and wondered how I was going to provide for the people who depend on me. Those experiences shaped how I see both life and business.
I'm also the proud father of twin daughters. Every decision I make is driven by one goal: giving them the opportunities they deserve while showing them that success isn't measured only by profit — it's measured by integrity, hard work, and how you treat other people.
"Would this genuinely help someone? If the answer is no, it doesn't earn a place in one of our machines.
The one question behind every product
"Great businesses are built by listening, improving, and earning trust one customer at a time.
Customer-first, always
Why Last Resort exists
Last Resort Vending was built around a simple idea: we've all been there. Your phone dies. You realize you forgot something important. You need a charger, a hygiene item, a quick refresh, or something to help you get through the night. Those moments shouldn't ruin your evening.
I created Last Resort Vending to make those situations easier. Every product is chosen with one question in mind: "Would this genuinely help someone?" If the answer is no, it doesn't earn a place in one of our machines. If I wouldn't recommend it to my own family or buy it myself, I won't ask you to spend your money on it.
Customer-first, not transaction-first
At the heart of this business is a customer-first mindset. I'm not interested in becoming another faceless company where people feel like just another transaction. I believe great businesses are built by listening, improving, and earning trust one customer at a time. My goal is simple: offer products people actually need, provide a great experience, and stand behind everything carrying the Last Resort Vending name.
A family-owned business, growing one location at a time
When you support Last Resort Vending, you're supporting a family-owned business that's growing one location at a time. Every purchase helps us expand into more communities, improve what we offer, and continue proving that doing right by people is still good business.
Whether you're grabbing a charger before your phone dies, freshening up before heading home, or picking up something you didn't realize you needed, I hope our machines make your day — or night — a little easier.
Thank you for trusting Last Resort Vending and for being part of this journey. I truly appreciate every customer, every venue that believes in us, and every opportunity to serve our community.
— Henry Merriman
Founder, Last Resort Vending
Want to be part of the journey?
Host a machine at your venue, advertise to our customers, or just say hi. We'd love to hear from you.