Trusted Venue Partner

Recess X Nelson Partners: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how Nelson Partners leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to audience across 22 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

Expand Your Partnership
Nelson Partners product sampling
1
Years Partnered
22
Locations Activated
7.5K+
Samples Distributed
21+
Offers Accepted
$1,493
Total Payout

Brands That Have Sampled at Nelson Partners

Liquid I.V.
Red Bull
Clif Bar
KIND
Kraft Heinz
Anheuser-Busch
La Croix
GT's Kombucha

Delight Members. Zero Effort. Get Paid.

Surprise your members with free premium products they'll love—while Recess handles all the logistics. You distribute samples, they light up, you earn revenue.

Proven at Enterprise Scale

We've successfully executed 21+ campaigns across 22 Nelson Partners locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

Nelson Partners earns incremental revenue on every campaign with zero upfront costs, no inventory liability, and no operational overhead for your teams.

Turnkey Execution

From brand coordination to product delivery and reporting, Recess handles every detail. Your team simply places products and watches audience engage.

Complete Brand Control

Nelson Partners approves every brand and campaign before activation. Nothing enters your venues without your explicit sign-off—protecting your brand integrity.

Premium Brands

Connect your audience with leading wellness, nutrition, and lifestyle brands actively seeking partnerships with venues like Nelson Partners.

Dedicated Partnership Team

Become part of 10,000+ venues partnering with Recess to transform how brands connect with consumers in real-world spaces.

How It Works

Launch your first sampling campaign in days, not months.

1

Create a Listing for Your Venue

Create and list your profile in under 5 minutes. 100% free to join and no obligations.

2

Get Matched with Brands

We connect you with brands looking to reach your specific audience. You review and approve every campaign.

3

Receive & Distribute Samples

Products ship directly to your venue and surprise and delight your community.

4

Get Paid

Get paid for every sample distributed to your audience after completion of event.

What Venues Like You Are Saying

Real feedback from venues partnering with Recess

Hosting a wellness brand activation felt natural for our community, and it really strengthened our relationship with members. The event generated great word-of-mouth, and we actually earned additional revenue while providing genuine value to our studio family. Nelson Partners' support team was responsive and helpful throughout.

CA

Catalyst Yoga & Wellness Studio

Venue Partner

Working with Nelson Partners to host product sampling events has been fantastic for our market. We saw a noticeable spike in weekend foot traffic, and our regular vendors were thrilled about the energy and new customers it brought in. Plus, the brand partners were professional and respectful of our space.

RI

Riverside Artisan Market

Venue Partner

The sampling activation we hosted was exactly what we needed to introduce our venue to a new crowd. The brand brought in quality products that aligned perfectly with our clientele, and we've had several customers from that event become regulars. Nelson Partners made the whole process seamless from booking to execution.

TH

The Vault Wine Bar

Venue Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost to me?
Nothing. It's 100% free for your organization. There are never any costs or fees associated with using the Recess platform.
When and how do we get paid?
Within 7 days of distributing the products and completing your recap survey, you'll receive payment via ACH transfer.
Are we responsible for getting the product to our venue?
No. Products are shipped directly to your location during a timeframe that you provide. We coordinate all logistics to make it as convenient as possible for you.
What happens if we deny a brand's offer that isn't a good fit for our venue?
There are no penalties. You always have the option to accept or deny offers and aren't penalized in any way. We want to make sure it's a program you would be excited about and that aligns with your brand values.