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A store that runs itself — and pays you back.

From your first call to your first payout, here's exactly how Varsity Vault designs, launches, and runs your custom merch store. No upfront cost. No inventory. No busywork for your team.

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The Process

Three simple steps

You approve the look. We handle the rest — design, production, shipping, support, and payments.

Step 01

Set up your store

Tell us about your school or group and send over your logo and colors. Our design team builds a branded storefront and a starter lineup of gear — completely free, with nothing for you to install or manage.

  • Share your logo, colors, and mascot
  • We design the store and product mockups
  • You review and approve — no setup fees
Design
Built & branded for you
Step 02

Your community shops

We hand you a link to share. Students, staff, parents, alumni, and fans order the gear they want, in their size, straight from your custom store — anytime it's open. No order forms, no cash boxes, no collecting sizes by hand.

  • Share one link — email, social, or QR code
  • Supporters pay online and pick their sizes
  • We handle payments and customer support
Shop
Ordered online, any time
Step 03

We print, ship & pay you

Every order is printed on demand and shipped straight to each buyer in 5–7 business days. At the end of each month, we total your sales and send your group its commission — with a clear report so you always know where you stand.

  • Printed on demand — zero inventory to hold
  • Shipped to each buyer in 5–7 business days
  • Monthly payout + a clean sales report
Ship
Fulfilled & paid out
Who Does What

You approve. We do the rest.

Traditional spirit-wear fundraisers bury your volunteers in busywork. Varsity Vault takes all of it off your plate.

What your group does

  • Send your logo, colors, and mascot
  • Approve the store and product designs
  • Share the store link with your community
  • Collect your commission each month

What Varsity Vault handles

  • Store design, setup, and hosting
  • Product printing and production
  • Payments, shipping, and customer support
  • Order tracking, reporting, and payouts
The Timeline

From first call to first payout

Most stores go from kickoff to live in about a week — then keep earning for as long as you want them open.

Day 0 — Kickoff

Tell us about your group

A quick conversation about your school, your colors, and what your community loves to wear. Send over your logo and we get to work.

Days 1–3 — Design

We build your store

Our team designs your branded storefront and a starter lineup of products, then sends it over for your review.

Day 4–5 — Launch

Your store goes live

You approve the look, we flip it on, and you get a shareable link and QR code to send your whole community.

Ongoing — Orders ship

Gear ships in 5–7 days

Every order is printed on demand and shipped directly to each buyer — you never touch a box.

Monthly — Payout

You get paid

At month's end we total your sales, send your 10–20% commission, and share a clean report of what sold.

What's Included

Everything, for zero upfront cost

No setup fees. No minimum orders. No contracts to buy your way out of.

A branded storefront

A custom online store in your colors, designed and hosted for you — ready to share with a single link.

Premium apparel & gear

Quality tees, hoodies, and accessories designed to stand out and built to last — the stuff people actually wear.

Payments handled

Secure online checkout for your supporters. We collect every payment so your volunteers never touch cash.

Print-on-demand

Nothing is made until it's sold — so there's no inventory to buy, store, count, or unload after the season.

Reporting & payouts

A clear monthly report of what sold, plus your commission paid out like clockwork — no tracking spreadsheets.

Support for your buyers

Questions about sizing, orders, or shipping? We take care of your supporters directly, so you don't have to.

Process Questions

Still wondering?

How fast can our store be live?

Most stores go from kickoff to live in about a week. Once you send your logo and approve the designs, we flip it on and hand you a shareable link.

How and when do we get paid?

At the end of each month, we total your store's sales, send your group its 10–20% commission, and include a clear report of everything that sold.

Do we have to hit a minimum order?

No. Because everything is printed on demand, there are no minimums. One order or one hundred — each one earns your group a commission.

Can we add new designs during the season?

Absolutely. We can refresh your lineup for playoffs, spirit weeks, graduation, or any big moment — just let us know what you need.

How long can we keep the store open?

As long as you want. Many groups keep their store open year-round so supporters can order anytime — turning school spirit into ongoing fundraising.

Get Started

Let's build your store

Tell us about your school or group and we'll have a custom storefront designed and ready to go — at no cost to you.