Franchise analysis
Pod Plug
Pod Plug franchises operate vending machine businesses offering stand-alone and wall-mounted vending machine options focused on serving adult nightlife businesses (bars, clubs, etc.) with a variety of products such as vapes, gum, mints, con…
Category
Retail & Specialty Retail
Total initial investment
$52,350 - $105,750
Franchise fee
$35,000 - $60,000
Ongoing fees
Royalty: 8.0% • Ad fund: 0.5%
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