Kiosk franchises you can open at a mall
Kiosks come in any size and shape and provide endless business opportunities.
Inexpensive gifts, perfumes, iPhone cases, picture frames, cupcakes, pretzels – you name it. Almost everything could be sold at a kiosk at the mall.
Malls provide the perfect location for a kiosk. They generate customer traffic of thousands of people with lower-to-high level of income who shop at malls daily. A mall kiosk is much more profitable than a kiosk that is sited on the street. You rely on customers to walk by your stand. Besides, you don’t have to spend tons of money on advertising space since you already have it. Your kiosk and your merchandise are your advertisement.
They come in various size and shape and can carry all sorts of merchandise and services. Kiosks are a more affordable alternative to regular shops. They require much less space and site investment and are usually subjected to a short-term agreement. Moreover, they are mobile and provide you with the opportunity for a seasonal business. All this in mind, if you have to close your business your loss is minimalized.
The popularity of kiosks is increasing and kiosk chains can earn their owners hundreds of millions. They are a source of immense opportunities. Here are a few mall kiosk franchises that can make you earn a small fortune.
Auntie Anne’s Pretzels: These are not just pretzels; these are Auntie Anne’s hand-rolled soft pretzels. They come in regular size but are also available as pretzel nuggets, bread sticks, and now as pretzel pockets. Some of Auntie Anne’s signature tastes include the cinnamon sugar, pepperoni, sour cream and onion, raisins, and jalapeno. The company provides pre-opening and at-site training, ongoing support, and financing. There is a royalty fee of 7% of the monthly sales. The initial franchise fee is set to $30K but there is a 10% discount for each additional site. Auntie Anne’s franchise is also available as in-line stores and satellite retail unit stores.
French Fry Heaven: The name says it all. This is the place with the best fries on Earth. French Fries Heaven serves classic and sweet potato fries with over 50 toppings. This is the ultimate snack – everybody loooves fries. Customers can mix toppings and create a unique taste each time. Better yet, forget about the guild since these are zero trans-fat, gluten-free, freshly-made yummies. French Fry Heaven is entirely a kiosk franchise. You can open your own for a total investment of $117,900-$298,900 which includes a franchise fee of $25K and equipment investment of $85K to $214K. If you believe in French fries don’t miss the opportunity to open a French Fry Heaven kiosk at the mall in your area.
Cellairis: Cellairis is accessory retailer for the latest models of branded smartphones and tablets. There are over 600 franchises in the UK and North America. This is a business that started as a joke and quickly grew into a chain of mall kiosks. moreover, Cellairis is the #1 brand in the cellular accessory industry. Cellairis offers a five-year renewable franchise license. The total investment runs between $36,810 and $182,475 and includes a franchise fee of $7.5K-$20K. Franchisees pay a royalty fee of 3% each month. With the increase of popularity of smartphones, the demand for phone accessories has been increasingly growing.
TapSnap: TapSnap is the new generation of photo booths, i.e., an interactive digital photo shoot kiosk. Unlike old-fashioned photo booths, TapSnap is mobile and easy to install; it takes just 15 minutes. The system allows client to shoot interactive pics and videos. They can change the photo’s colors, add funny hats and moustaches, or to change their hair color to soft pink or neon green. These interactive features make this a fun and unforgettable experience. Customers can post their pictures and videos directly to Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, or print them. The company is fairly new to the market. It was founded and started franchising in 2012, but there are already nearly 70 photo booth. The total investment in a TapSnap franchise varies between $32K and $163K. Franchisees pay a royalty fee of 7% of their monthly sales.
Sing Your Name: Sing Your Name provides affordable franchise opportunities starting from just $599. The kiosks offer personalized kids’ CDs, name poems, singing alarm clocks, storybook CDs, singing plush toys, and more. What other present would surprise a child better than a personalized CD with the kid’s name in each song? You can start making children happy for a low investment of less than $1K including inventory of over $1.2K. The total investment runs between $1,000 and $4,000. This type of business allows you to have fun and to double your investment in no time.
Redbox: Redbox is a convenient automated kiosk for renting video games, DVDs, and Blu rays. Since they are automated and do not require human presence at all time, they operate 24/7. Located near department stores and food courts, Redbox kiosks generate high customer traffic and high profit. However, this is not a typical franchise. Redbox kiosks are actually not owned or rented by the franchisee. Instead, Redbox kiosks are installed outside of shops and groceries stores. An agreement is made between the company and the business’ owner. Redbox franchises could not be owned but are a source of extra income for entrepreneurs who already run a business. To meet the requirements of franchise ownership, your business needs to serve at least 15,000 customers a week.
