Who we are
About us
The Bingo story
Bingo Markets started with a question. How many times have we walked past the same office vending machine desperately hoping for something different? Instead, we were met by more of the same; Off-brand chips and thickly-iced cinnamon rolls that seem unaffected by the steady march of time. Surely, we thought, someone must be doing this better.
Despite our relentless googling, inquiring, and scouting, we couldn’t find anyone who seemed to be filling vending machines with the kind of foods we cared about. Stuff like local snacks, or products that fight food waste, or snack brands owned by people of color.
So that’s precisely what we did. We built a vending brand that stocks the good stuff and looks good doing it.
We secured our first location at Wax Space, a coworking space in Oak Cliff in the summer of 2021. Today, we are Texans’ most (and only) beloved vending brand.
We’re all about that moment of sheer delight when you find just what you were looking for. A “Bingo!” moment, if you will.
Our values
Balanced Options
At Bingo, we’re all about balance. That’s why we stock genuinely good-for-you options right alongside some of our more decadent treats. Sometimes you need a non-GMO, organic superfood nut bar and sometimes you just need a good ol’, classic candy bar.
Reduced Waste
Few things bum us out more than good food going to waste. That’s why we we’re the only vending company with a “free space”. Everybody’s favorite square on the Bingo board inspired us to allocate one space in select machines to give away the food we don’t feel right charging full price for — from slightly melted chocolate to nearly past their prime chips.
Speedy service
As much as we hate to say it, sometimes stuff goes haywire. When it does, however, rest assured that we’re on it. All of our markets come equipped with a handy little QR code that, when scanned, will zip your request right into our front pockets. Whether it’s a stuck snack or a gentle reminder to re-up on jalapeño chips, we promise to get you sorted in no-time.
Meet the team
Collin Martin
Co-Founder & Chief Curation Officer
Collin handles our day-to-day operations, customer experience, and sales. Is there anything this guy can’t do?
tommy Blake
Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer
Tommy takes care of all things visual, from machine wraps to poster illustrations. He also spends an awkward amount of time trying new snacks.