Aramark acquires Tomdra and SunDun, expands micro market and vending reach

Aramark Refreshments acquired “substantially all of the assets” of Tomdra Inc. and SunDun of Washington Inc.

Tuscson-based Tomdra was established in 1966 as a family-owned business. The company was an important vending and micro market provider in southwest Arizona, serving more than 300 clients in the valley.

SunDun, family-owned and operated out of Beltsville, Md., has 31 years of experience in the vending and micro market business. It serves more than 1,000 clients in the greater Washington, D.C. area.

Aramark Refreshments, a provider of refreshment and amenity services to businesses and institutions, noted while announcing the acquisitions that Tomdra and SunDun were known for their tech-savvy approach to vending and micro market solutions. Among other technologies, the operators offered their clients cashless payment options, mobile app integration and real-time inventory monitoring.

While announcing the acquisition, Aramark Refreshments said it expects to integrate both companies’ innovative approaches and technology to:

• Enhance its technology infrastructure through upgraded vending machines and micro markets that optimize the customer experience.
• Expand product offerings to provide more food and beverage options that cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs.
• Expand its footprint by aligning current operations throughout Arizona and Washington, D.C., with Tomdra’s and SunDun’s presence to reach a broader client base.
• Improve the customer experience through cohesive hospitality, elevated marketing and focused seasonal programming.

“Aramark Refreshments’ commitment to innovation, customer experience and diversified services keeps us at the forefront of the refreshments and amenities industry,” Pat Liebler, president and CEO of Aramark Refreshments, said in a statement. “The acquisitions of Tomdra and SunDun are pivotal to our strategy, reinforcing our leadership in the evolving vending and micro market landscape and driving significant, impactful growth for our business.”