for the wait
for the outing
Charlotte, NC · family-friendly vending
The vending machine kids actually hope is there.
Curated little finds for the in-between moments — at restaurants, waiting rooms, hotels, rec centers, and the places families already spend time.
no cost to hostswe stock itwe service itbuilt locally
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for the wait · for the meal · for the outing · small finds · local impact · no extra work for hosts · for the wait · for the meal · for the outing · small finds · local impact
not another snack machine
A tiny shop built for the moment.
Finders Keepers is a Charlotte-based family vending concept from Russo Vending. We place curated machines filled with fun, useful, age-aware finds for kids and teens.
Think less plastic prize bin. More small discovery shop with a button.
play
Mini card games, travel games, puzzles and fidgets.
create
Sketch pads, gel pens, sticker packs and mini making kits.
share
Bracelet kits, phone charms, keychains and friend-sized finds.
use
Hair clips, mini notebooks and genuinely useful extras.
treat
Small, thoughtful treats sized for the moment.
the little extra
A few finds hide a surprise — because discovery is half the fun.
for restaurants + family venues
Three square feet can change the whole wait.
Families get something useful and fun. Your team gets exactly zero new jobs.
small finds
local impact
local impact
built with purpose
Good for the moment. Good beyond it.
A portion of every purchase helps support local organizations serving children and families.
Finders Keepers is being built by Nicole Russo and her three children as a real-world project in entrepreneurship, responsibility, customer experience, and community impact.
meet the family behind it →find a machine
First locations are landing soon.
Tell us your ZIP code and we’ll let you know when a Finders Keepers machine lands near you.
ready when you are