Opening an office in Spain, in the city of Torrevieja (Alicante)

Opening a representative office in Spain

We finally have an official presence in Europe. Vending equipment can now be purchased directly from our warehouse in Torrevieja, Spain, near Alicante.

The trip turned out to be extremely packed: two full days on the road, a meeting with our Moscow-based partner in Madrid, and then an overnight drive to Torrevieja.

We assembled and got the beach lockers running in just two days, and used the time to go over every technical detail of how the equipment works.

Main topics of the meeting

We worked through the following questions in detail:

1. Automated lockers. How do they work?
2. How do you organize the business properly and secure locations?
3. Additional services. How do you make money from them?
4. Equipment supply. Terms and payment.
5. Warranty and post-warranty service. Technical support.

How much you can earn

The most important question, of course, is always about money and return on investment. I shared a few insights into this business, since beach lockers can genuinely bring in solid earnings. A lot depends on where the equipment is installed. Years of experience have shown that lockers set up on beaches in Ukraine (in Odesa) bring in a maximum of around 40 euros a day.

Installing automated lockers on the beaches of Sochi can comfortably bring in 50 euros a day or more. And in the USA or Spain, a locker like this can easily generate over 100 euros a day.

Which services generate revenue

The second, equally important factor in this business is proper organization and choosing the right mix of services to offer on the beach. MVK-MASH lockers can provide storage for belongings, mobile device charging through phone charging terminals, pizza delivery and taxi booking, as well as ticket sales for boat trips, theaters, and museums.

I personally ran a consultation covering exactly how to negotiate for beach locations. After eight years in this business, I've built up a solid amount of experience, which I'm always happy to share. And a quick note: my contacts are always open, feel free to reach out!