Why STACKD
A revenue line you don't have to manage.
STACKD installs, stocks, and maintains automated retail technology inside your venue. You provide the wall — we handle everything else.
Built for hospitality
Compact and wall-mounted, finished to the same standard as the venues it serves — not a bulky, generic vending machine.
Fully managed
Installation, stocking, monitoring, and support are handled by STACKD from day one. Your team never has to think about it.
Transparent revenue share
Your venue earns a fixed share of every sale, with no upfront cost and no hidden fees.
Remote by design
Age verification, secure payment, and inventory monitoring all run automatically, with no staff involvement required.
STACKD is a South African automated retail technology company. Our first automated retail solution focuses on premium vape products for hospitality venues.
Common Questions
- What is STACKD?
- STACKD is a South African automated retail technology company. We design, install, and operate compact, wall-mounted vending machines for premium hospitality venues.
- What does a STACKD vending machine sell?
- Our first automated retail solution focuses on premium vape products — an ID-verified category well suited to cashless, automated sale.
- How does a STACKD machine verify a customer's age?
- Every purchase requires age verification before payment can proceed. Attempting to bypass this is a violation of our terms of use.
- What does it cost a venue to host a STACKD machine?
- There is no upfront cost to the venue. STACKD handles installation, stocking, monitoring, and support — the venue provides the wall space.
- How much can a venue earn from hosting a STACKD machine?
- Venues earn a fixed share of every sale. The exact amount depends on foot traffic and average basket value — use the revenue estimator on our homepage for an illustrative estimate, or get in touch for specifics.
- Where does STACKD operate?
- STACKD currently operates in South Africa.
- How do I get a STACKD machine installed at my venue?
- Submit a partnership enquiry with your venue details. STACKD assesses fit — foot traffic, layout, and power access — then handles installation and configuration.