Authentic product lane
Factory-sealed packs sourced through documented supplier channels before public placement. Product mix is reviewed for the host environment.
Now selecting Ontario launch partners
Premium Pack Vending Built for high-traffic venues.
The Chase Lab places managed sealed trading-card pack vending pilots in family entertainment venues, resorts, attractions, retail corridors and multi-location operators across Ontario. Cody and Paolo handle the machine, stocking, service, partner reporting and support so hosts can test a premium retail moment without buying inventory.
Host-first Placement before machine purchase
Cashless Tap-to-pay and recorded sales
Local Ontario launch and service route
Cashless, compact placement model built for host-approved locations.
Measured pilot before any long-term decision or expansion plan.
Independent operator with a clear rights-holder disclaimer on every public surface.
VenueApproved host placement.Visible, secure and aligned with the guest experience.
GuestFast collector moment.Simple sealed-pack purchase path for families and fans.
OperatorStocking and support handled.The host does not run a new retail workflow.
ReviewScale only from evidence.Keep, adjust or remove based on real placement data.
Built for operators and collectors
A guest add-on that feels premium, simple and controlled.
Trading-card packs already create a strong impulse moment. The Chase Lab turns that moment into a disciplined venue program: sealed product, host-approved placement, cashless checkout, local service, customer-support routing and a pilot review that keeps the decision grounded.
Cleaner guest moment
A fast tap-to-pay purchase path with simple customer support routing and no host-side inventory handling.
Decision reporting
Sales, restock notes and placement feedback are reviewed during the pilot so the host can decide from evidence, not a pitch.
For venue partners
A low-lift attraction for family traffic and collector energy.
The best locations already have families, kids, teens, collectors or gift buyers passing through. We are looking for strong operators who want a new guest moment without asking staff to become a card shop, manage shrink, chase suppliers or reconcile vending sales.
- 01No host inventory purchase for approved pilot placements.
- 02Stocking, monitoring, service and support handled by The Chase Lab.
- 03Compact footprint for high-visibility, low-friction placement.
- 04Host-approved product mix, pricing and operating rules.
- 05Recorded host-share terms and reporting cadence reviewed before placement.
Recommended launch structure
60 to 90 day managed pilot
Start with one high-fit placement, confirm operating expectations, review customer behavior and make the next decision from recorded evidence.
Placement fit
Built for venues that care about experience.
The strongest partners are entertainment centres, resorts, arenas, attractions, family retail, hospitality locations and multi-site operators with visible, secure, high-traffic areas.
The Chase Lab is independently operated and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any trading-card publisher, game publisher or rights holder.
01 Fit callWe review traffic, customer profile, space, security, access and timing.
02 TermsWe align host share, service responsibility, insurance needs and reporting.
03 PlacementWe install only after product, machine, payment and service gates are ready.
04 ReviewWe evaluate sales, stockouts, service needs and host feedback before scaling.
For regional and multi-location partners
One pilot can become a clean multi-location program.
The Chase Lab is being built for serious partner conversations from day one: location fit, product control, service expectations, host reporting, customer support and expansion only when the first placement earns it.
What a strong partner gets
Simple retail without a new retail department.
A managed program, local accountability, documented review points and a collector-friendly guest experience that can stay small or grow only when it makes operational sense.
Who we want to talk to
High-fit venues with real customer flow.
We are prioritizing operators where sealed trading-card vending can add a memorable guest moment without disrupting the existing business.
Arcades, trampoline parks, bowling, mini golf, indoor playgrounds, theatres, attractions and party venues.
Resorts, hotels, arenas, recreation centres, tourist corridors, family retail and seasonal high-traffic venues.
Partner decision brief
The conversation is built for serious operators.
A strong pilot should be easy to understand before anyone signs. We use the first conversation to confirm fit, not to pressure a placement.
Location fitTraffic profile, dwell time, age fit, visibility, security, access, power and connectivity.
Operating clarityWho approves placement, product mix, pricing, service access, insurance requirements and removal terms.
Review standardRecorded sales, stockouts, failed vends, restock cadence, customer issues and host feedback before renewal or expansion.
Cody + Paolo operator desk
Founder-led enough to care. Structured enough for major partners.
The Chase Lab is designed to move like a local operator while giving venue teams the clarity they expect from a serious partner: named accountability, written terms, service expectations and evidence-based review.
Before placement: machine readiness, payment flow, inventory lane, insurance requirements and host approval are checked.
During pilot: restocks, sales, issues and partner feedback are tracked so decisions stay grounded.
Partner intake
Bring The Chase Lab to your venue.
For venue owners, general managers, regional operators, supplier partners and property teams. Tell us the location, customer flow, decision-maker and what a strong pilot would need to prove.
Main inbox: support@thechaselab.ca
Cody and Paolo aliases route into the same support inbox.
Launch partners wanted
Right venue. Clean pilot. Serious partner review.
We are selecting high-fit Ontario placements where customer flow, visibility, security and operating discipline are strong enough to test properly.