Cantaloupe provides a mobile-first point-of-sale (POS) platform specifically designed for stadiums and entertainment venues. This technology enables seamless transactions through attended kiosks, handheld devices, and mobile ordering to enhance the fan experience. The platform helps venues drive revenue while reducing wait times and streamlining concession operations.
Funding
$20M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Stadiums and entertainment venues often face challenges in providing efficient food and beverage services, leading to long wait times, lost sales opportunities, and increased labor costs. Traditional point-of-sale systems may not be optimized for the high-volume, mobile-centric environment of these venues, resulting in a suboptimal fan experience.
Solution
Cantaloupe's CHEQ platform is a mobile-first point-of-sale solution designed to streamline food and beverage ordering at stadiums and entertainment venues. The platform offers a suite of tools, including mobile ordering, handheld POS devices, and self-service kiosks, to reduce wait times and enhance the fan experience. By enabling self-service checkout, in-seat delivery, and streamlined suite ordering, CHEQ helps venues increase revenue, reduce labor costs, and improve operational efficiency. The platform's intuitive interface allows staff to quickly adapt to real-time changes, ensuring a seamless experience for both employees and fans.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes stadiums, arenas, entertainment venues, and their food and beverage service providers seeking to improve the fan experience and increase revenue through mobile-first point-of-sale technology.
Features
- Mobile ordering with flexible pick-up or in-seat delivery options
- Handheld POS devices for on-the-go payments and order management
- Self-service kiosks for attended, self-service, or self-checkout modes
- Streamlined suite ordering process with customer and partner portals
- Real-time menu updates and inventory management
- Integration with existing venue systems and payment processors
- Data analytics and reporting to track sales, optimize operations, and improve the fan experience