Freeosk

Freeosk

Retail kiosks distributing free product samples

Overview

Freeosk runs a network of in-store kiosks that give away free product samples to shoppers. Today they operate across more than 1,300 locations in the United States, enabling people to try items ranging from snacks to household goods at no cost. Brands pay to have their products featured in the kiosks, creating revenue while fostering exposure and trial among consumers. The kiosks serve retail shoppers who want to discover new brands without buying them, and the company’s model hinges on brand partnerships rather than selling products themselves. Freeosk’s goal is to connect consumers with new products and help brands gain new customers by driving product trials directly at the point of purchase.

About Freeosk

Simplify's Rating
Why Freeosk is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consulting

Consumer Goods

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$6M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2013

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Sam's Club's 2026 contract keeps Freeosk data inside Member Access Platform campaigns.
  • Wakefern and ShopRite extend Freeosk beyond club retail into grocery chains.
  • Smaller 2026 kiosk models widen deployment economics and reduce store footprint.

What critics are saying

  • Sam's Club reskins Freeosk machines in 2026, weakening brand recognition and bargaining power.
  • Retailers now control ad sales through MAP, compressing Freeosk margins and vendor leverage.
  • If Sam's Club or Wakefern replaces hardware, Freeosk loses its installed-base moat.

What makes Freeosk unique

  • Freeosk's 2,000-device network embeds sampling inside high-traffic aisles at 1,300 stores.
  • August 2024 Place Exchange integration gave brands programmatic access to in-store sampling inventory.
  • Freeosk pairs kiosks with tablets, linking samples to reviews and conversion tracking.

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Funding

Total Funding

$6M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

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Benefits

401(k) Company Match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Home Office Stipend

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

Sabbatical Leave

Gym Membership

Company Social Events

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-1%
Digital Signage Today
Aug 8th, 2024
Place Exchange, Freeosk partner for in-store experiential retail media

Place Exchange, an OOH media supply platform, has partnered with Freeosk, an experiential retail media firm, to offer advertisers access to in-store, experiential retail media inventory, according to a press release.

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May 2nd, 2024
Leveling Up: Game Changers

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