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Introduction

Machine Selection & Purchasing

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Installing & Launching at a New Location

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Location Contract & Scope of Work

Location Contract & Scope of Work

Mike Hoffmann

Vending Machine Expert

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:

  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 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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