Every square foot of your retail store can provide value to your business, but only if you optimize your layout and unused floor space. When you walk through your store, you’ll likely see some non-monetized spaces, especially near the exits. What if we told you that you could generate revenue in that space while also boosting your sustainability reputation?
ecoATM is a plug-and-play solution that can transform your unused floor space into a smart, steady stream of passive revenue. There are no upfront costs or operational burdens for your staff. For a brick-and-mortar retail store owner, ecoATM kiosks offer an opportunity for increased foot traffic and revenue, paired with eco-friendly business practices.
ecoATM can help you leverage just a few square feet of unused store space into several different potential revenue streams, all with virtually no effort on your part. Here’s how.
The Opportunity Hidden in Your Store
Every retail business has some underutilized areas in its footprint. Maybe it’s that low-traffic wall next to the customer service desk, or those few feet near the entrance where people file in and out. Could you do more with those spaces? Instead of leaving them idle, turn them into valuable real estate.
ecoATM kiosks conveniently fit into compact retail spaces, offering a high-impact solution with a relatively small physical footprint. By turning these overlooked areas into one-stop shops where customers can sell their old phones and tablets, you can maximize the value of your square footage with minimal effort. It’s a true “set it and forget it” answer for passive income generation.
What Kinds of Businesses Does ecoATM Partner With?
ecoATM partners with a wide variety of businesses to host our kiosks, including national retailers, discount stores, grocery chains, convenience stores, money centers, malls, and wireless stores. When it comes to hosting an ecoATM, what your store sells isn’t as important as who it serves: ecoATM frequently partners with retail stores that draw in high traffic from a broad demographic.
Regardless of what type of store you operate, the benefits of hosting a kiosk remain consistent:
- Increased revenue with zero operational effort
- No cost to install an ecoATM kiosk in your store
- A small physical footprint with high customer engagement
- Clear alignment with environmentally friendly initiatives
ecoATM’s network already includes over 7,100 kiosks from coast to coast, including partnerships with well-known brands like Walmart, Kroger, Dollar General, Albertsons, and more.
How ecoATM Kiosks Generate Revenue
Hosting an ecoATM kiosk can put money into your store’s pockets in more ways than one. While the revenue-sharing specifics can vary from partner to partner, ecoATM offers several different avenues for your retail store to profit from our partnership — for example, we’ll pay you to rent the kiosk space in your stores. (If you have any questions about the specifics of our revenue-sharing model, contact us today!)
With ecoATM, there are no upfront investments required: Retailers don’t pay anything to host or install an ecoATM kiosk in their stores. Instead, store owners and operators benefit from passive income. You earn money by simply hosting the machine, and we don’t need any help from your staff beyond showing us where to find the power outlet.
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Hassle-Free Setup and Maintenance
Our hosting partners appreciate the quick and easy nature of our installation process. Our team takes care of all the heavy lifting, handling everything from installation to upkeep so your staff doesn’t need to.
- Site surveys and permitting: We’ll conduct thorough surveys to make sure your store is a suitable location for a kiosk and identify the best place to set it up. If your local government requires any permits for the kiosk, we’ll acquire them too — you don’t need to do a thing throughout this process.
- Fast, professional installation: The entire delivery and setup process typically takes less than a week. All we need from you is access to power and a 3’-by-2.5’ space, and our team will take care of everything else.
- No training or operational resources required: Because the ecoATM process is automated, and we handle all ongoing customer service requirements, your employees don’t need to know how to use or repair the kiosk.
- Ongoing support: We handle routine maintenance, legal compliance, and software updates, and we also collect the devices from the kiosk and refill it with cash whenever necessary. We even have our own call center that handles 50,000 calls per month.
Your retail business doesn’t need to dedicate any time, money, or staffing to make hosting an ecoATM kiosk a successful venture. It’s a truly passive income solution for brick-and-mortar businesses!
Security Monitoring
ecoATM monitors every transaction at our kiosks with high-quality HD video, and an ecoATM live agent verifies and approves each sale as well. Our customers must show a valid, government-issued ID when they sell devices at an ecoATM kiosk, making them an unappealing destination for people looking to offload stolen phones.
We can remotely open our kiosks for verified law enforcement officers at any time, and the kiosks are constructed using the same tamper-proof technology as bank ATMs. Security is always a priority for ecoATM, which is why we have ample measures in place to make sure that only a phone’s legitimate owner can use our kiosks.
Added Benefits Beyond Revenue
Adding a new income stream to your business is always a big win, but the benefits of hosting an ecoATM kiosk go far beyond revenue itself. Here are three other ways an ecoATM kiosk can help your retail store.
Increased Foot Traffic and Customer Engagement
In addition to your existing customer base, new customers will come into your store to recycle their devices at the kiosk and then stay to shop. Our research shows that ecoATM customers spend 70% of the cash payouts from a kiosk in the same store where it’s located. With an average payout of $50, that’s a lot of potential cash flow for your retail store!
Instant Gratification Meets In-Store Convenience
Today’s consumer wants quick transactions that allow them to accomplish their goals and get on with their day. ecoATM customers appreciate how they can recycle their old phones in just a few minutes, walking away with instant cash that they’re likely to spend in your store. It’s a true win-win-win for you, us, and our customers!
Sustainable Initiatives That Boost Your Brand
Hosting an ecoATM indicates to consumers that your brand cares about reducing electronic waste and supporting environmental responsibility. With 78% of today’s consumers saying that they prioritize living a sustainable lifestyle, it’s clear that this message resonates.
Overall, ecoATM hosting is a way to give back to the city your store serves, like sponsoring a youth baseball team. Not only are you positioning your business as a vital part of the community, but you’re also making a visible statement that you’re committed to helping make that community cleaner and greener.
How Many Devices Does ecoATM Recycle?
Every day, all across the country, people are upgrading their smartphones to the latest, greatest models — and they’re also looking for a place to sell their old phones. By hosting an ecoATM, you turn your retail store into a destination for tech-savvy customers.
Over the years, ecoATM has helped recycle over 57 million smartphones and tablets, keeping valuable devices and raw materials in use for longer. This contributes to a greener planet both by reducing the demand to manufacture new devices and keeping toxic chemicals out of landfills.
In addition, collecting 57+ million smartphones means that a high volume of customers use our kiosks every day to swap their old phones for quick cash. And we don’t just draw in one-time customers: The typical ecoATM customer recycles more than three devices in their lifetime. You can expect plenty of repeat visits from that new foot traffic you generate by hosting an ecoATM.
Turn Empty Space into Passive Profits with ecoATM
Unused retail space doesn’t have to stay that way. Hosting an ecoATM kiosk gives your retail store a way to transform empty space into passive income — with zero hassle for your staff and no financial investment for your business.
In addition, it shows customers that you’re committed to a greener future, indicating that your business practices align with modern consumer sentiments. When you host an ecoATM kiosk, your retail store displays its commitment to sustainable business practices.
Explore partnership opportunities by contacting ecoATM to learn more about the kiosk hosting process. Our expert team members can discuss kiosk placement and schedule a site visit so you can start earning passive revenue from your unused floor space.
