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Location Contract & Scope of Work

Location Contract & Scope of Work

Mike Hoffmann

Vending Machine Expert

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:

  1. Revenue share payout schedule

  2. Clawback and pause terms

  3. Tier triggers (3K & 6K thresholds)

  4. 0% default clause

  5. 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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