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.
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.

Flexible food and beverage vending solutions designed for venue guests, staff, and event operations.
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.
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.
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.
Combine beverages, snacks, frozen items, and fresh food in a comprehensive vending program with touch screens, LED lighting, cashless payments, and remote inventory monitoring.
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.
Create tailored food and beverage offerings for special events, team gatherings, and hosted experiences, with consulting and delivery for snacks, beverages, boards, and desserts.
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.

See how thoughtful refreshment programs support smoother, more satisfying venue experiences.
A responsive refreshment partner with the experience, technology, and flexibility venues need.
Since 1999, CDS Refresh has delivered dependable food and beverage programs across the DFW Metroplex.
No purchasing restrictions means product mixes can reflect your fans’ preferences and dietary needs.
Remote monitoring supports real-time inventory visibility and helps keep high-demand refreshments available during events.
A fully stocked warehouse and machine shop enable quick equipment swaps when service is needed.
Experienced refreshment professionals focused on thoughtful, responsive venue service.

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.
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.
Talk with our team about a refreshment program tailored to your venue.
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
Ask whether CDS Refresh can support your stadium or event location.
Verified Veteran Owned Business credential.
More than 25 years serving clients.
2025 domestic violence fundraiser title sponsor.
Tell us about your stadium, attendance patterns, and refreshment goals. Our team will help identify vending and food service options that fit your space.
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.
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.