The High-Traffic Shopping Mall
Your Prime Spot for Maximum Daily Revenue
Imagine placing the machine in a bustling shopping mall—a paradise for impulse buys and leisure shopping. Your ice cream vending machine will become the perfect rest stop and social hub.
· Average Daily Sales: 180 – 250 cups
· Net Profit Per Cup: $2.5 – $3.5 (considering premium flavors and topping upgrades)
· Primary Revenue Streams:
Core ice cream sales
Advertising screen rental (additional $300 – $800 per month)
· Estimated Monthly Net Profit: $10,800 – $19,500
Calculation: (215 cups/day * $3/cup * 30 days) + $550 ad revenue = ~$19,500
· Estimated ROI Period: Approx. 3 – 4 months
· Key to Success: Leverage the machine's 32-inch advertising screen for joint promotions with surrounding merchants to create extra income. The ultra-fast 15-second serving time perfectly handles lunch rushes and weekend peak traffic.
The Steady-Demand University Campus
Capture the Loyal Student Market
University campuses are prime locations with stable, recurring customer flow. Students are highly receptive to good value, novel flavors, and social sharing.
· Average Daily Sales: 120 – 180 cups
· Net Profit Per Cup: $2 – $3 (balancing volume and profit through "student discounts" and "combo deals")
· Primary Revenue Streams:
Ice cream sales
Bubble tea-inspired toppings (e.g., Mochi Boba) driving a 25% increase in repurchase rate and average order value.
· Estimated Monthly Net Profit: $7,200 – $14,580
Calculation: (150 cups/day * $2.7/cup * 30 days) = ~$12,150
· Estimated ROI Period: Approx. 4 – 5 months
· Key to Success:
Utilize the mini-program system to distribute digital coupons for cross-business promotion. 95% of users spontaneously share their purchases on social media, generating free and ongoing viral exposure.
The 24/7 Transportation Hub (Airport/Train Station)
Profit Around the Clock in Never-Sleeping Locations
Transportation hubs like airports and train stations operate 24/7 with high passenger flow and customers less sensitive to price. They are ideal locations for round-the-clock profitability.
· Average Daily Sales: 200 – 300 cups
· Net Profit Per Cup: $3 – $4 (in travel scenarios, customers are willing to pay a premium for a quality experience)
· Primary Revenue Streams:
High average ticket ice cream sales
Advertising screens are highly valuable to brands (additional $500 – $1,000 per month)
· Estimated Monthly Net Profit: $15,000 – $25,000+
Calculation: (250 cups/day * $3.5/cup * 30 days) + $750 ad revenue = ~$27,000
· Estimated ROI Period: Approx. 3 months
· Key to Success:
Our machine features an energy-saving night mode that automatically reduces power consumption during low-traffic hours while remaining operational. Fully automated operation completely eliminates the cost and hassle of late-night manual management.