Pod Plug
- Ownership Requirement
- Full-time
- Business Type
- Franchise
Run Pod Plug in Your City
Place premium automated retail kiosks dispensing trading cards and collectibles across your local venues and earn a 25% revenue share on every transaction.
Brand overview
Founded in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, Pod Plug has deployed smart retail kiosks across 38 states, generating $61 million in annual sales from trading card and collectible placements. The company's machines dispense Pokemon, Magic the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, One Piece, and sports cards in malls, grocery stores, arcades, and family entertainment centers nationwide. Each kiosk features cashless payments, live telemetry, and custom wraps, with both wall-mounted and floor-standing models available. Pod Plug's City Launcher Program now lets local operators bring this proven model to their own markets.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose Pod Plug
Pod Plug offers a $450 activation with a turnkey playbook proven across 38 states, plus a 25% revenue share on every transaction. There are zero machine costs, install fees, or inventory deposits required for venue placements. Pod Plug handles delivery, placement, power, network setup, licensing, and weekly restocking so operators can focus on building venue relationships. With over 100 proven placements and known product fit by venue type, operators start with a model that already works.
Investment Requirements
Total investment
$52,425–$106,450
Cash Required
$100,000
Franchise fee
$35,000
Royalty fee
8% of your Gross Sales
Ad fund %
0.5%
Total units
1
Financing available
No financing offered
Real estate required
Not Specified
Growth Trends
Training & support
Every operator receives a turnkey playbook proven across 38 states, covering everything needed to launch and run placements successfully. Pod Plug handles white-glove installation including delivery, placement, power, and network setup at no additional cost. Local teams perform weekly restocking so revenue never stalls between visits. Pod Plug also manages permits, age-gate compliance, and product licensing, removing the operational headaches that typically slow operators down.
Ideal candidate
Pod Plug is looking for local operators who can place machines in venues and build genuine relationships with malls, arcades, family entertainment centers, grocery stores, and card shops in their city. Strong candidates are community-connected, comfortable working with venue managers and property owners, and motivated to grow a portfolio of placements over time. No prior vending or retail experience is required, but a hands-on, relationship-driven approach is essential for long-term success.
If you know your city's venues and want to turn that local knowledge into recurring revenue, the Pod Plug City Launcher Program is ready for you. With a proven playbook, zero machine costs, and full operational support from delivery to weekly restocking, you can focus on what matters most: placing kiosks where collectors already gather. Reach out to the Pod Plug team today to learn more about bringing premium trading card kiosks to your market.