starting a successful school store
A school store can be more than just a place to buy snacks and supplies—it can be a powerful learning lab, a culture builder, and a steady source of fundraising revenue.
Student-Run Stores Build Real-World Skills
Whether you're starting with a pop-up table, cart, or full storefront, student-run stores give learners hands-on experience in business operations, customer service, marketing, and money management.
AN EASIER Way to Run a School Store
Spirit Box is a student-run, cashless vending machine with built-in hands-on learning–designed to make school stores simple, scalable, and self-sustaining.
Fully School-Branded
Custom wraps let the store reflect your school’s identity—mascot, colors, logo included.
Hands-On Learning Hub
Empowers students to develop entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, and operations skills.
Turnkey & Student-Led
Ready-to-launch solution, managed by students—no cumbersome setup or staff required.
24/7 store Access
Unlimited store hours—Students, staff, and visitors can shop anytime.
Spirit Box
Inventory starter pack
5 trays to accommodate larger items
Custom specs for non-traditional items (spirit wear, electronics, etc.)
SureVend technology
Online sales reporting
Sales per school year range from $5,432-$10,420
Beverage Box
5 trays
Accommodates cans, plastic or glass
Easy-to-read nutritional information
Multi-product purchases
Online sales reporting
Sales per school year range from $8,641-$30,119
Snack Box
6 trays for maximum inventory
Easy-to-read nutritional information
SureVend technology
Multi-product purchases
Online sales reporting
Sales per school year range from $7,225-$32,587
Built with Schools in Mind
Spirit Box offers vending solutions tailored for schools of all sizes and needs.
24/7 Access
Unlimited store hours—Students, staff, and visitors can shop anytime.
Custom Graphics Wrap
School-branded design using school colors, logo, and mascot.
Ongoing Support
From setup to training, we’re here to ensure your success.
Cashless Payments
Accept credit cards, digital wallets, and more, catering to today’s tech-savvy students.
Flexible Coil Sizes
Fit everything from snacks to school supplies with adjustable coils.
Grant Eligible
Meets standards for CTE funds and Carl B. Perkins grants.
Track Sales
Monitor inventory and track top-performing products with online sales reporting.
Durability & Reliability
Built for frequent usage and includes SureVend™ technology to ensure customers get their product.
Fundraising Tool
All sales go back to the school, making it an excellent fundraising tool.
Vending Machines Solve Common School Store Challenges
Spirit Box school store vending machines solve several challenges schools and school store teams face like:
Staffing - no cashier required! The machine automates the sale and offers flexibility for students or teachers to stock the machine on their schedule.
Hours of Operation - automated retail allows your school store vending business to be open when the school is open including evenings and weekends for sporting or school events.
Location - a vending machine can be placed in any high traffic location with an outlet
Money Management - the machine doesn’t require students to handle cash. It collects cash, coins and transaction data securely, preventing theft or security issues.
Inventory Control - products are less likely to disappear in a vending machine that’s securely locked and requires a purchase.
Payment Methods - accept all the latest forms of smart payments, cash, credit cards and more without having to set up an account
other schools seeing a big impact
No More Vending Contracts
A vending machine in a high-traffic location can generate $200 per day or more for schools, making it a great source of additional revenue. Schools that manage their own vending keep 100% of the profit and can use the profits to fund projects and initiatives current budgets may not account for or cover, such as DECA club activities, FBLA, competitions, etc.
TAKE CONTROL WITH SPIRITBOX!
Have control over the selection of products
Generate revenue for the school’s programs
Invest in student’s career-connected education
Meet CTE curriculum standards