Freeosk operates in‑store kiosks that dispense free consumer packaged good samples when shoppers scan a QR code generated by its mobile app. The cloud platform synchronizes inventory in real time and delivers brands analytics on demographics, redemption rates, and campaign performance, while retailers receive increased foot traffic and a turnkey experiential media solution.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Consumers often encounter friction when trying new consumer packaged goods (CPG) in stores, receiving limited exposure to samples and lacking a seamless way to discover products before purchase. Brands, meanwhile, struggle to deliver scalable, data‑rich in‑store sampling campaigns that connect directly with engaged shoppers.
Solution
Freeosk operates a network of in‑store discovery kiosks that dispense free product samples when a shopper scans a QR code generated by the Freeosk mobile app. The kiosk hardware integrates a touchscreen interface, QR scanner, and secure dispensing mechanism, while the cloud‑based platform synchronizes inventory in real time. The mobile app provides geolocation services to locate the nearest kiosk, displays current sampling offers, and records each redemption in a user‑specific history. For brands, Freeosk delivers an omni‑channel marketing layer that captures scan data, enables targeted push notifications, and offers an analytics dashboard with demographic and engagement metrics. Retail partners benefit from increased foot traffic and a turnkey experiential media solution that aligns with existing loyalty programs. The end‑to‑end workflow is designed to be low‑friction for consumers and high‑value for marketers seeking measurable in‑store activation.
Target Audience
Primary users are shoppers at participating retail locations who want to try new CPG products without purchase commitment. Secondary customers are CPG brands and marketers seeking data‑driven, in‑store experiential sampling, as well as retail partners looking to enhance foot traffic and shopper engagement.
Features
- Touchscreen kiosk with integrated QR code scanner and automated sample dispenser, supporting secure, single‑use redemption per user per week.
- Freeosk mobile app (iOS/Android) with geolocation, QR code generation, and push‑notification engine for real‑time offer updates.
- Real‑time inventory management API that syncs sample stock levels across the kiosk network and prevents over‑dispensing.
- Brand analytics dashboard offering anonymized demographic insights, scan conversion rates, and campaign performance metrics.
- SDK and RESTful API for brands to launch custom omni‑channel campaigns, integrate with CRM systems, and retrieve engagement data.
- Compatibility with retailer loyalty cards and membership programs for seamless shopper identification.
- Built‑in sanitation protocol: EPA‑approved wipes and automated surface cleaning cycles between each dispense.
- Reward system that logs user sample history and enables sharing of experiences via social integration.