Let’s start with the obvious:
Nobody carries cash anymore.

Okay, maybe your great-aunt who still writes checks at the grocery store does. But your average fan? They’ve got their phone, maybe a card (if we’re lucky), and a serious craving for nachos. So if your stand is still “cash only,” you might as well be hanging a sign that says, “We’re closed to convenience.”

Now, if you’ve added a card reader like Square or Clover—awesome! That’s a solid step in the right direction. Just making it possible to accept cards will increase your sales. No question.

But here’s the thing:
It’s not the most volunteer-friendly solution.
And it still leaves a lot of room for stress, mistakes, and missed revenue.

Let’s talk about why—and how to do even better.

Yes, swiping cards is better than counting crumpled fives. But with a Square reader or Clover terminal, you’re still relying on your volunteers to:

Mistakes happen. Lines back up. And new volunteers need a crash course every game night.

And if the Wi-Fi blinks out? Game over.

BlazeBite was made for stands just like yours:
Volunteer-run, short-staffed, and trying to serve snacks without a side of chaos.

Here’s how it works:

No math. No training. No “Wait, what did they order again?”

Your volunteers don’t need to handle money or fumble with devices. They just see the order, make the food, and hand it off with a smile.

We hear this all the time:

“We’re just a small concession stand. We don’t get long lines.”

Here’s where that thinking falls short:

Plus, BlazeBite actually helps prevent lines by letting fans order ahead from their seats. It’s not about being fancy—it’s about being efficient.

Ever opened Amazon to buy one thing and walked away with five?

That’s because when people aren’t rushed, they buy more. Same goes for your concession stand.

When fans can order from their phone:

BlazeBite venues regularly see:

According to a 2023 WaitWhile survey:

Bottom line? The longer your line looks, the less money you’ll make.
BlazeBite clears that line before it even starts.

We’re not knocking card readers—they’re a great upgrade from cash-only days.

But if you really want to:

BlazeBite is your next smart move. It’s built for school events, powered by mobile ordering, and makes every hot dog, nacho, and cookie easier to sell.

Ready to give your stand a modern upgrade? Check out how BlazeBite works.