Who we are
We run machines in the field and put other people in business doing the same.
Snacks Depot® does two things. We operate our own vending routes — machines placed inside some of the DR's largest companies, managed directly by our team. And we import, distribute, and support independent operators across the country, from machine selection through to daily operations. Both sides of the business are active, staffed, and generating revenue. Neither one is an experiment.
In 2026, we are on track to distribute over 200 additional units — continuing a pace of growth that has consistently outrun our initial projections.
How we work
Two business lines. One team behind both.
The direct operation gives us credibility. The distribution side gives us reach. Together they cover most of what happens in vending in this country right now.
01
Own-route
operations
We place machines at no cost in companies with 200 or more employees — some with over 2,000 workers running in rotating shifts. We own the machines, manage the routes, handle restocking and client relations, and keep all the revenue. We've been doing this for years.
~55% avg. operating margin
02
Machine sales
& operator advisory
We import machines directly from Asian manufacturers and sell them with a full onboarding program. Clients — mostly professionals who want a passive income business — get the machine, the setup, and the knowledge to run it. We've put over 100 people into operation this way under the Círculo Vending Pro brand.
Avg. 21 units imported / month
$2M+
USD generated annually
across our operator network
The people we put in business stay in business. Our operator network collectively generates over two million dollars a year in vending revenue. That number reflects the quality of what we hand them — the machine, the setup, the ongoing support — and the fact that this market, when you enter it right, actually works.
How we got here
The things that took time to build and can't be copied quickly.
01
Real corporate accounts — not small offices
Our direct routes run inside some of the largest companies in the country. We're talking about clients with 2,000-plus employees working in shifts around the clock. These accounts don't go to someone without a track record.
02
Cashless payments — card, QR, mobile wallets
Every machine in our fleet accepts card, QR, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. This is not standard in the Dominican vending market, and it's running daily across all our locations.
03
A sales team that generates its own leads
Setter/closer model, CRM pipeline, and an Instagram presence with millions of views. Leads come in daily. We qualify, follow up, and close — and the process runs whether or not any single person shows up.
04
Import and customs — we know this process cold
We import containers regularly. We have established relationships with customs brokers and know the timelines and paperwork inside out. One machine or a full container — we've done both, repeatedly.
05
Legal, tax, and compliance — handled in-house
We have a team that covers DGII filings, TSS, legal compliance, and everything that comes with running a structured business in the DR. We don't outsource our compliance. We built it internally because we had to.
06
100+ operators who know us and keep coming back
Our operator network is not a list of past clients. These are people actively running machines, some of whom have bought more than once, referred others, and stayed connected to the Snacks Depot community. That network is a real distribution channel.
"We built this from the ground up in a market that had none of it. Now we're at the NAMA Show because we want to find the right partners to take it further — and we know exactly what we need."
Ulises Aquino · Founder & CEO, Snacks Depot®
The market
Why the Dominican Republic is a serious opportunity right now.
The Dominican Republic has 11 million people and a corporate sector that is moving fast. Most companies with hundreds of employees still have no vending solution in their facilities. The market is open, and we are already in it.
Market conditions
Most corporate, industrial, and institutional facilities have no vending at all
Strong consumer appetite for convenience — driven by a young, urban workforce
Cashless payment adoption accelerating since 2020
No dominant operator — whoever moves now sets the standard
Tourism corridor (Punta Cana, Bávaro) largely untapped for vending
Why now — and why us
The category is early — the operators who move now are the ones who own it later
Snacks Depot® already has the corporate relationships, import infrastructure, and operator network in place
A partner working with us walks into a market we've already spent years building
The DR economy has grown steadily and consistently outpaced most of the region
There is no incumbent to displace. The conversation starts clean.
What we're looking for
Three conversations we want to have at this show.
We're not here to browse. We have specific gaps we're trying to fill and a clear picture of what a good partner relationship looks like on our end.
Technology
Telemetry & fleet management
We're evaluating platforms that can run across our 100+ operator network. We want something that handles route management, inventory alerts, and transaction data — and a company willing to work with us on what the DR market actually needs, not just hand us a standard package.
Food & Beverage
Brands without DR distribution
If you make something that isn't in Dominican Republic vending machines yet, we want to talk. We have the placement, the operator network, the import capability, and the logistics to move product from a container to a machine. We've done it with equipment. We can do it with product.
Hardware
Smart coolers, coffee machines, new formats
We're actively looking at equipment categories that don't exist in this market yet — coffee machines, refrigerated units, specialty formats. If you're a manufacturer looking to enter the Caribbean and want an operator who already has the accounts and the infrastructure, let's talk.
What we bring
Market access
100+ trained operators running machines across the DR
Direct accounts inside 100+ large corporations, some with 2,000+ employees
Active inbound sales funnel — leads come to us daily
Brand recognition and social media presence in the local market
Established reputation in Dominican business and industry circles
On-the-ground capability
Regular import operation — averaging 21 units per month, direct factory
Tax and legal compliance team — DGII, TSS, all handled internally
Field technical support and logistics in Santo Domingo
Established customs broker relationships and a clear understanding of DR import regulations
Cashless payment infrastructure running across our full fleet
