Aaron Lawton’s intentional approach to breakrooms is driving his success

From onboarding perks to co-branded spaces, this episode explores Aaron Lawton’s perspective on how breakrooms can help HR teams attract, retain and energize employees.
March 17, 2026
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Early in his career, convenience services operator Aaron Lawton used books on tape to enter the world of real estate investing. While doing that, he worked as a vending route driver, starting early and tending to his rental property in the afternoon. Ultimately, he decided that he hated real estate but loved the vending business.

In this episode of Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch’s Vending & OCS Nation podcast, Aaron Lawton, president of Oasis Breakroom Services, sits down with podcast host Bob Tullio. Lawton shares his perspective on how deliberate design and thoughtful amenities can turn break spaces into vibrant community hubs that attract and retain top talent. He strives to create a “heart of the workplace” atmosphere.

Lawton is focused on turning traditional breakroom spaces into intentional venues that become a culture hub and a tool for HR directors, promoting onboarding, employee happiness and ultimately, retention.

He loves the convenience services business, especially interacting with clients and end users across the spectrum. As a listener, you will find his enthusiasm for what his company does and his commitment to an intentional approach to be contagious.

It’s a big reason why Oasis Breakroom Services is a success.

 

About the Author

Bob Tullio

Bob Tullio

Bob Tullio is a content specialist, speaker, sales trainer, consultant and contributing editor of Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com. He advises entrepreneurs on how to build a successful business from the ground up. He specializes in helping suppliers connect with operators in the convenience services industry — coffee service, vending, micro markets and pantry service specifically. He can be reached at 818-261-1758 and [email protected]. Tullio welcomes your feedback.

Subscribe to Automatic Merchandiser’s new podcast, Vending & OCS Nation, which Tullio hosts. Each episode is designed to make your business more profitable.

 

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