Recess X Greystar: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how Greystar leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to students across 162 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

Key Statistics

• 1 Years Partnered
• 162 Locations Activated
• 152.9K+ Samples Distributed
• 252+ Offers Accepted
• $33,441 Total Payout

Brands That Have Sampled at Greystar

Greystar Real Activations

See how premium products are being sampled at your current properties across the country.

Why University Housing Complexes Partner with Recess

Delight Members. Zero Effort. Get Paid.

Surprise your members with free premium products they'll love—while Recess handles all the logistics. You distribute samples, they light up, you earn revenue.

Proven at Enterprise Scale

We've successfully executed 252+ campaigns across 162 Greystar locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

Greystar earns incremental revenue on every campaign with zero upfront costs, no inventory liability, and no operational overhead for your teams.

Turnkey Execution

From brand coordination to product delivery and reporting, Recess handles every detail. Your team simply places products and watches students engage.

Complete Brand Control

Greystar approves every brand and campaign before activation. Nothing enters your university housing complexes without your explicit sign-off—protecting your brand integrity.

Premium Brands

Connect your students with leading wellness, nutrition, and lifestyle brands actively seeking partnerships with university housing complexes like Greystar.

Dedicated Partnership Team

Become part of 10,000+ venues partnering with Recess to transform how brands connect with consumers in real-world spaces.

How It Works

Launch your first sampling campaign in days, not months.

1. Create a Listing for Your University Housing Complex
   Create and list your profile in under 5 minutes. 100% free to join and no obligations.

2. Get Matched with Brands
   We connect you with brands looking to reach your specific students. You review and approve every campaign.

3. Receive & Distribute Samples
   Products ship directly to your university housing complex and surprise and delight your community.

4. Get Paid
   Get paid for every sample distributed to your students after completion of event.

Success Stories

Real feedback from venues partnering with Recess.

• Peace Tea: "The seemed to like the tea a lot! They were super excited to receive a can of tea! One staff member noted that the tea may have been a bit too sweet."
• Chobani: "Residents were thrilled to have the product handed out to them - especially during finals time. Many residents indicated that they have seen them before in stores, but never tried them before, or on the opposite end, have been to the West Loop or Gold Coast location. All feedback was positive and residents want it back!"
• PepsiCo: "Everyone loved it and said it was really good!"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost to me?
Nothing. It's 100% free for your organization. There are never any costs or fees associated with using the Recess platform.

When and how do we get paid?
Within 7 days of distributing the products and completing your recap survey, you'll receive payment via ACH transfer.

Are we responsible for getting the product to our venue?
No. Products are shipped directly to your location during a timeframe that you provide. We coordinate all logistics to make it as convenient as possible for you.

What happens if we deny a brand's offer that isn't a good fit for our venue?
There are no penalties. You always have the option to accept or deny offers and aren't penalized in any way. We want to make sure it's a program you would be excited about and that aligns with your brand values.