Trusted Venue Partner

Recess X University of California-Davis: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how University of California-Davis leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to audience across 12 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

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University of California-Davis product sampling
1
Years Partnered
12
Locations Activated
0+
Samples Distributed
6+
Offers Accepted
$12,000
Total Payout

Brands That Have Sampled at University of California-Davis

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 6+ campaigns across 12 University of California-Davis locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

University of California-Davis 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

University of California-Davis 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 University of California-Davis.

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 product sampling activations at our outdoor venue was the perfect fit for our business model. We appreciated how the platform connected us with quality brands, and our customers genuinely enjoyed discovering new products while enjoying our space.

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Aggie Picnic Company

Venue Partner

This has been such a valuable partnership for us. The brand activations brought in new demographics we weren't reaching before, and our staff loved the energy during these events—it created authentic conversations between customers and brands that felt natural to our restaurant's vibe.

TH

The Olive Press Restaurant

Venue Partner

We partnered with several brands for sampling events and it completely transformed our space into a lively gathering spot. The activation brought in students from across campus who became regular customers, and our sales jumped significantly on those event days.

TH

The Grad Student Hub

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.