We're the matchmaker, not the middleman. Here's how we help venues and vendors connect for mutually beneficial partnerships.
PopUpAt is a platform where local venues (bars, breweries, coffee shops, retail stores) meet local vendors (food trucks, bands, craft vendors, pop-up shops) to create awesome collaborations.
Think of us like a dating app, but for business partnerships. We help you find each other, and then you take it from there.
Important: No money changes hands through PopUpAt. We're just the connection point. What happens after you match? That's between you and your new partner.
Here's the thing: we're not here to tell you how to run your collaboration. Every partnership is different, and that's what makes this cool.
A brewery has a slow Tuesday night and an empty parking lot. A taco truck wants more regular gigs. They connect on PopUpAt. The food truck parks outside, brings customers who buy beer. The brewery gets foot traffic, the truck gets sales. Everyone wins. No money between them—just mutual benefit.
A coffee shop wants weekend energy. A ceramics artist needs a pop-up space. They match on PopUpAt. Artist sets up a table on Saturdays, sells mugs and bowls. Coffee shop gets interesting vibes and new customers. Artist gets visibility and sales. Again—no payment to each other, just good business.
A bar has an open stage on Thursdays. A band needs regular gigs to build a following. They find each other through PopUpAt. Band plays, bar sells drinks, crowd grows. Maybe the band passes a tip jar, maybe the bar buys them drinks. Whatever works for them.
An independent bookstore wants First Friday foot traffic. A rare book dealer has a collection to show. They meet on PopUpAt. Book dealer sets up, brings book collectors who browse the store. Bookstore gets new customers, dealer gets exposure. Both benefit without paying each other a dime.
Connect you with local partners who are looking for the same kind of collaborations you are. That's it. That's the service.
Handle payments between venues and vendors. If you two decide money should change hands, great! But that's your arrangement, not ours.
Manage your events. We're not event coordinators. We just help you find each other.
Get involved in disputes. If something goes sideways, you work it out like adults. We're the introduction service, not the referee.
The Bottom Line: PopUpAt helps you find partners. What you do after that—free collaborations, paid gigs, revenue shares, whatever—is completely up to you. We're the clearing house for connections, not the middleman for transactions.
Go for it! Seriously. If a venue wants to pay a band, or a food truck wants to pay rent for the spot, that's totally fine. PopUpAt doesn't facilitate it, but we're not stopping you either.
Some partnerships are purely mutually beneficial (no money). Some evolve into paid arrangements. Both are great. We're just here to make the introduction.
Because we're not taking a cut of anything. We're not processing payments or booking events. We're running a simple platform that helps local businesses connect.
The $5/month covers our costs (servers, development, keeping the lights on) and that's it. We keep it cheap so everyone can afford to try it out.
Join local venues and vendors making connections that actually work. First 3 months free.
Start Your Free TrialWhat if my match doesn't show up?
That's between you and them. We recommend confirming details before the day of, but we're not managing the logistics.
Can I have multiple partnerships at once?
Absolutely! That's kind of the point. Mix it up, try different vendors, keep your space fresh.
What if I want to charge for my space/service?
You can work that out directly with your partner. PopUpAt doesn't handle money, but we're not stopping you from negotiating your own terms.
Is there a contract?
Not through us. If you want a contract with your partner, go for it! But PopUpAt is just the introduction service.
What if something goes wrong?
We're not insurance, we're not lawyers, and we're not event coordinators. You're both adults running businesses. Figure it out together. We're just the place you met.