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Stadium Vending That Keeps Crowds Refreshed

Keep fans, staff, and event crews fueled with flexible Stadium Vending from CDS Refresh. From cashless beverage and snack machines to fresh food, smart coolers, and event-ready selections, we build convenient programs around your venue’s traffic, space, and schedule. Remote monitoring, customized product mixes, and dependable service help ensure refreshments are ready when the crowd arrives.

Cashless vending machines serving refreshments at a stadium concourse

Our Stadium Vending Services

Flexible food and beverage vending solutions designed for venue guests, staff, and event operations.

Beverage Vending

Offer popular sodas, water, energy drinks, protein shakes, and lower-sugar options in modern machines remotely monitored to support dependable availability during busy venue hours.

Snack Vending

Keep guests and crews supplied with recognizable premium snacks and candy, including sugar-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free choices selected around your venue’s preferences.

Fresh Food Vending

Provide locally prepared fresh food delivered quickly for continued freshness. CDS Refresh works with your team to create a menu suited to your event schedule and audience.

Full-Line Vending

Combine beverages, snacks, frozen items, and fresh food in a comprehensive vending program with touch screens, LED lighting, cashless payments, and remote inventory monitoring.

Smart Coolers

Deploy compact AI-enabled coolers where traditional vending may not fit. Glass-door units support cashless purchases and a pay-for-what-you-take shopping experience.

Event Refreshments

Create tailored food and beverage offerings for special events, team gatherings, and hosted experiences, with consulting and delivery for snacks, beverages, boards, and desserts.

Venue-Ready Convenience

Refreshments Built for Every Game Day

CDS Refresh helps stadiums create a convenient refreshment experience for every type of event. We assess available space, expected traffic, and guest preferences to recommend vending, fresh food, smart cooler, or event-service options that fit. Modern touch-screen equipment accepts cashless payments, while remote monitoring helps maintain product availability. With a broad selection and customization freedom, your venue can serve fans and crews more effectively.

Stadium guest using a touch-screen beverage vending machine
Built for Busy Venues

Venue Success Stories

See how thoughtful refreshment programs support smoother, more satisfying venue experiences.

"CDS Vending is top-notch! Great snacks, a wide variety of choices, and the machines are always fully stocked. Reliable and convenient every time!"

Janet Cole
Janet Cole

"CDS is a great company! Everything you want and more from a vending and coffee company. The products are great, the prices are great and the service is exceptional!"

Jonathan Sixtos
Jonathan Sixtos

"The service we get from CDS is amazing. The service technician, Jacob, is very polite and always makes sure we are always getting freshness from our coffee bar here at Elan at Bluffview. Couldn't be happier and hope to continue to have their services."

Tina Cazares
Tina Cazares

"CDS Vending is top-notch! Great snacks, a wide variety of choices, and the machines are always fully stocked. Reliable and convenient every time!"

Janet Cole
Janet Cole

"CDS is a great company! Everything you want and more from a vending and coffee company. The products are great, the prices are great and the service is exceptional!"

Jonathan Sixtos
Jonathan Sixtos

"The service we get from CDS is amazing. The service technician, Jacob, is very polite and always makes sure we are always getting freshness from our coffee bar here at Elan at Bluffview. Couldn't be happier and hope to continue to have their services."

Tina Cazares
Tina Cazares

"CDS Vending is top-notch! Great snacks, a wide variety of choices, and the machines are always fully stocked. Reliable and convenient every time!"

Janet Cole
Janet Cole

"CDS is a great company! Everything you want and more from a vending and coffee company. The products are great, the prices are great and the service is exceptional!"

Jonathan Sixtos
Jonathan Sixtos

"The service we get from CDS is amazing. The service technician, Jacob, is very polite and always makes sure we are always getting freshness from our coffee bar here at Elan at Bluffview. Couldn't be happier and hope to continue to have their services."

Tina Cazares
Tina Cazares
The CDS Difference

Why Choose CDS Refresh?

A responsive refreshment partner with the experience, technology, and flexibility venues need.

Proven Experience

Since 1999, CDS Refresh has delivered dependable food and beverage programs across the DFW Metroplex.

Customized Selection

No purchasing restrictions means product mixes can reflect your fans’ preferences and dietary needs.

Smart Availability

Remote monitoring supports real-time inventory visibility and helps keep high-demand refreshments available during events.

Fast Equipment Support

A fully stocked warehouse and machine shop enable quick equipment swaps when service is needed.

Meet the CDS Refresh Team

Experienced refreshment professionals focused on thoughtful, responsive venue service.

Portrait of Carl Shepherd, Founder and Owner of CDS Refresh

Carl Shepherd

Founder and Owner

Carl Shepherd is the Founder and Owner of CDS Refresh, bringing over 25 years of experience serving the DFW Metroplex's break room and food service needs. A US Navy veteran, Carl developed deep expertise in supply chain management, equipment procurement, and logistics during his military service, later honing his skills through national retail pharmacy management and merchandising supervision. His passion for food and healthy eating traces back to an agrarian childhood outside Shreveport, Louisiana, where he learned small farm husbandry and the value of hard work from his sharecropper grandparents. Carl combines military discipline with genuine care for clients, leading CDS Refresh's growth into a full-service provider of micro-markets, coffee, and workplace refreshment solutions. As a veteran and minority business owner, he is deeply committed to helping DFW-area companies build thriving workplace cultures through thoughtful, customized food service.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does stadium vending include?

Stadium vending can include beverage machines, snack machines, fresh food vending, frozen selections, AI-enabled smart coolers, and tailored event refreshments. CDS Refresh can combine these options into a program suited to your venue’s available space, traffic patterns, and guest needs. Product assortments may include familiar favorites, energy drinks, healthier choices, and dietary-conscious snack options.

Can vending machines accept cashless payments?

How do you keep stadium vending machines stocked?

Can we customize the products in our vending machines?

Do you offer fresh food for stadiums?

What are smart coolers and how do they work?

How quickly can vending equipment be repaired or replaced?

What service areas does CDS Refresh cover?

Have Questions About Stadium Vending?

Talk with our team about a refreshment program tailored to your venue.

Areas We Serve

CDS Refresh brings venue-ready vending solutions to organizations across DFW and the Abilene market.

DFW & Abilene

Service Area

26 Years

Business Experience

4.5 Stars

Customer Rating

Need Vending at Your Venue?

Ask whether CDS Refresh can support your stadium or event location.

Trusted Leadership

Awards and Recognition

Veteran Owned Business Verified credential

VOB Verified

Verified Veteran Owned Business credential.

CDS Refresh 25 years of service recognition

Since 1999

More than 25 years serving clients.

Community fundraiser sponsorship recognition

Community Sponsor

2025 domestic violence fundraiser title sponsor.

Build a Better Venue Refreshment Experience

Tell us about your stadium, attendance patterns, and refreshment goals. Our team will help identify vending and food service options that fit your space.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 214-618-0624. You can also send us a quick email at FrontDesk@CDSVending.com.