We’re a family-owned business with deep roots in Filipino heritage and a passion for creating something of our own. As second-generation Filipino Americans who immigrated from the Philippines in the 1980s, my husband and I have always dreamed of starting our own business. But like many young couples, life moved quickly—marriage, children, and full-time careers kept us busy for years.

Now, with our children grown, we finally felt the timing was right to pursue our dream. After exploring different ventures, we discovered that vending machines offered the flexibility, scalability, and innovation we were looking for. With that, SariSari Select was born.

Our business became even more meaningful when our daughter, a proud graduate of the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business, joined us as our partner. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. Her knowledge, energy, and heart for helping her parents turn a dream into a reality brought our vision to life.

The name SariSari comes from the traditional sari-sari store found throughout the Philippines—a small neighborhood convenience shop that sells a little bit of everything. “Sari-sari” means “variety” or “a mix of many things” in Tagalog, and we chose it to represent our mission: to offer a thoughtful, diverse, and convenient selection of snacks, drinks, and everyday essentials to our customers—just like the stores we grew up with.

SariSari Select is more than a business—it’s a celebration of culture, family, and entrepreneurship. We are proud to bring a bit of our heritage into our modern vending machine service, and we’re excited to share it with you.

Leanne Manlosa

Founder & Owner