Our name comes from koholā, the Hawaiian word for humpback whale.

Built to be the vendor you don't have to think about

Kohola Vending is a locally owned and operated small business based in Colorado. We started with a simple idea: vending service should be dependable enough that you forget it's even a vendor relationship. No empty machines, no chasing anyone down for a restock, no surprise fees for the businesses that host us.

We handle the Smart Vending Machine, the inventory, and the maintenance ourselves, so hosting one costs your business nothing but the floor space.

  • Colorado owned and operated, not a national chain
  • Call or text with a question, and you'll talk to a real human, not a call center
  • Transparent restocking schedule for every machine
  • Product selection shaped by real feedback from the people using it
Brent Gibson, owner of Kohola Vending, sitting on a chairlift bench under a sign that reads Aloha from 9,600 feet

Meet the owner

Brent Gibson

I co-own Kohola Vending with Max, though day-to-day, I'm the one you'll usually talk to. If something's not working, or you just want to talk through whether a machine makes sense for your space, I'm easy to reach.

Moose, the unofficial office mascot And This is Moose, Owner & Chief Snack Inspector.