Broke & Buzzed is a price comparison platform that helps college students find the best deals on alcoholic beverages at local stores. We compare prices across multiple locations, allow users to set price alerts, and provide a transparent way to shop in-store.
Yes, completely free for students. We make money through partnerships with stores, who pay a small fee for verified foot traffic.
No. We're strictly a price comparison and discovery platform. All purchases are made directly at the physical store location.
We're launching in select college towns in the Northeastern US, including areas around Boston, Providence, and other major college cities. Join our waitlist to be notified!
Prices are sourced directly from partner stores and updated regularly. In-store price is always the final price.
For Students
No, you can browse prices anonymously. An email is only needed for price alerts or the waitlist.
Show your in-app cart at checkout. Each cart has a unique code the store can verify.
Partner stores agree to honor app prices. Show your time-stamped cart if there's a discrepancy.
Set a target price and we'll email you when any nearby store drops to match or beat it.
For Stores
Sign up through our partner form and we'll guide you through onboarding.
No upfront costs. Stores pay $0.50-$0.75 per verified visit depending on partnership tier.
Manual updates, CSV uploads, or API integration with popular POS systems.
Staff scan the QR code or enter a verification code in the partner dashboard. Takes seconds.
Privacy & Data
Minimal data — only general location for nearby stores. Email and preferences only if you create an account.
No. We never sell personal data. Only anonymized, aggregated data is shared with partners.
Users confirm they're 21+. All purchases happen in-store where ID is verified at the point of sale.
Technical Questions
We offer both a web app and native mobile apps for iOS and Android with barcode scanning and location-based alerts.
An internet connection is needed for current prices, but your cart is cached for in-store use even offline.
Up to 90 days for all users. Premium users get up to 12 months of historical data.
Still have questions?
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