Location Contract & Scope of Work
Learn the art of transforming a verbal agreement into a signed location contract with a focus on scope of work and profit maximization.
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 recent negotiation or agreement you were part of. Identify any steps from this lesson that could have improved the process, particularly in terms of clarity and setting expectations. Share your thoughts with a peer for feedback.
2. Draft a mock email to a property manager summarizing a verbal agreement and attaching a draft contract. Focus on clarity and completeness, ensuring all key terms and responsibilities are clearly outlined. Review with a colleague to refine your approach.
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QUIZ
1. What is the default commission rate if sales do not exceed $3,000 a month?
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