Location Contract & Scope of Work
Master the art of transforming a location into a profit hub with a foolproof contract and scope of work strategy.
Lock the Deal With a Clear Sequence
1.Get a verbal yes from the property manager. 2.Immediately send a follow-up email with:
Draft contract
SAO (Scope of Operations) PDF
3.Give legal teams 3–7 days to review. 4.Hop on one redline call to finalize edits.
5.Once signed:
Schedule the install date
Initiate your on-site marketing rollout
Contract Must-Haves to Protect Both Sides
24-month auto-renew with 30-day out for either party
Vendor owns equipment; property supplies power and space
$2M liability + inland marine insurance coverage
Restocks within 48 hours, 24/7 tech support
Sales data shared in aggregate only
Line-by-Line: What You Provide vs What They Provide
You Provide:
Ha Ha Smart Cooler
365 Kiosk
Cashless Payments
Remote Monitoring
Weekly Restocks
Monthly Planogram Reviews
They Provide:
110V outlet
Wi-Fi or router access
36" x 30" x 78" footprint
Light marketing (email blast, lobby poster)
Revenue Share Terms: Transparent and Tiered
Default = 0% (amenity-first model)
Over $3K/month in sales = 2% share
Over $6K/month in sales = 5% share
Paid by the 15th of the following month
Theft over 5% or sales under $1K (2x) = pause share
Pre-Signature Checklist (Don’t Skip)
Before sending for signature, confirm:
Revenue share payout schedule
Clawback and pause terms
Tier triggers (3K & 6K thresholds)
0% default clause
All items in SAO
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Complete the following exercises:
1. Reflect on a time when you negotiated an agreement, whether personal or professional. What strategies did you employ to ensure a successful outcome? Consider how the principles discussed here could apply.
2. Take a hypothetical scenario where sales unexpectedly drop. Draft a brief plan outlining how you would address this situation using the contractual terms discussed, ensuring transparency and fairness in your approach.
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QUIZ
1. What is the default revenue share percentage in the location contract before any sales thresholds are met?
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Leave your comments and questions below.
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