Named case study
Dallas Stars Plano StarCenter
Two coolers replaced eight vending machines. Revenue increased 15x.
2NextShelf coolers
8Machines replaced
15xPrevious monthly revenue
Athletic facilities and ice rinks
Serve athletes, parents, and spectators without turning the front desk into a concession stand.
NextShelf places, stocks, services, and manages modern vending coolers built for tournament peaks, long dwell times, and group purchases. Your facility gets a better grab-and-go experience and potential revenue share without adding retail work for staff.
Proof from two separate athletic facilities
Event traffic performs better when the retail program keeps learning.
View the Dallas Stars case study
Anonymous result
Large DFW athletic facility
~$400$6,000+
~$400/month → $6,000+/month
NextShelf replaced the existing vending setup with managed smart coolers, then used transaction data, event patterns, product testing, and custom-built models to continuously tune the assortment and replenishment plan.
Read the anonymous resultThe problem with doing it the hard way
Busy event traffic should create sales—not a longer line at the front desk.
Families often need several drinks and snacks in one stop.
Tournament peaks can overwhelm small staffed counters.
Traditional machines may limit selection and one-item-at-a-time purchases.
Facility staff should not have to stock or service retail equipment.
The managed-vending outcome
A better grab-and-go experience built for families and event traffic.
Open shelves make it easier for families to purchase several products at once, while NextShelf manages stocking, product changes, payments, and service behind the scenes.
People at the location get
- Products they can see before they buy
- Several items in one quick checkout
- Convenient on-site access throughout operating hours
Your team avoids
- Buying equipment or carrying inventory
- Restocking, pricing, and product changes
- Payment processing, service, and sales reporting
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No equipment to buy.
No inventory or restocking for your staff.
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