Case 2 | Mall Arcade Operator (Orlando, USA)
Result summary: 3× LeYou Compact-X (claw) + 1× LeYou Ticket Locker | $1 (claw, 5 for $4); $2 (locker, 3 for $5) | Monthly peak ≈ $8,100 | Payout: claw 28–32%, locker 12–16% | 2× restocks/week | Contactless payments
Why they chose LeYou
Needed: small-footprint row with one high-margin headline cabinet, plug-and-play card readers, English quick-start + preset tiers, on-time decals, clear 12-month warranty with spares.
We provided: Compact-X + Ticket Locker mix, reader compatibility sheet, ready presets, decals in the same lead time (10–12 days), 12-month warranty + spare-parts pack, simple go-live checklist.
Outcome: Replaced the kiosk with 4 machines; the Ticket Locker became the anchor. First high-season peak ≈ $8,100; steady ops with two restocks/week.
Key metrics
Location: Downtown Los Angeles mall (cinema entrance corridor)
Pricing: $1.50/play (3 for $4)
Month-one gross: ≈ $19,800 (~10,800 plays)
Payout: 30–34% (prize cost $1.35–$2.20 each)
Operations: Two restocks/week (6–8 hrs/week)
Payments: Contactless/card
Warranty: 12 months
Costs & net profit
Prize cost: ≈ $6,300
Site share (example 20%): ≈ $3,960
Payment fees (~3%): ≈ $594
Maintenance/consumables: ≈ $300
Labor: ≈ $800
Pre-tax net profit: ≈ $7,800–$8,200 / month
ROI: If Compact-X = $2,800 each and Ticket Locker = $4,900, total ≈ $13,300. With ≈ $3.7k/mo net, payback ≈ 3.5–4.5 months.
Client note:
“Stability and support were our priorities. LeYou delivered exactly as promised—solid build, clean decals, and a simple go-live checklist. Operations are easy, and weekly restocks are predictable.”
