Case 3 | Convenience Retail / Mini Machine (Vancouver, Canada)

Case 3 — Convenience Store / Mini Machine: pink boutique row of kawaii claw machines.

Result summary: 4× LeYou Nano-2 (mini) + 2× LeYou Compact-X | Mini $0.50 (5 for $2); Compact $1 (5 for $4) | Monthly peak ≈ $4,600 | Payout: mini 28–32%, compact 30–34% | 2 restocks/week | Contactless payments

Why they chose LeYou

Needed: small-footprint units that fit a boutique aisle, plug-and-play card readers, English quick-start + presets, on-time decals, clear 12-month warranty with spares.
We provided: Nano-2 + Compact-X mix, reader compatibility sheet, ready presets, decals within a 10–12 day lead time, 12-month warranty + spare-parts pack, simple go-live checklist.
Outcome: Boutique added 6 units as a micro-arcade; first high-season peak ≈ $4,600; stable ops with two restocks/week.

Key metrics

  • Location: Vancouver lifestyle mall, kawaii gift boutique

  • Machines: 4× Nano-2 minis + 2× Compact-X claws

  • Pricing: Mini $0.50 (5 for $2) · Compact $1 (5 for $4)

  • Monthly peak gross: ≈ $4,600 (≈ 5,500–6,000 plays)

  • Payout: Mini 28–32% · Compact 30–34%

  • Operations: 2 restocks/week (≈ 5–6 hrs/week)

  • Payments: Contactless/card

  • Warranty: 12 months

Costs & net profit

  • Prize cost (weighted): ≈ $1,250

  • Site share (example 20%): ≈ $920

  • Payment fees (~3%): ≈ $138

  • Maintenance/consumables: ≈ $180

  • Labor: ≈ $450

  • Pre-tax net profit: ≈ $1,800–$2,100 / month

ROI: If Nano-2 = $1,250 each (×4 = $5,000) and Compact-X = $2,800 each (×2 = $5,600), total ≈ $10,600. With ≈ $1.9k/mo net, estimated payback ≈ 5–6 months.

Client note:

“Tiny footprint, easy presets, dependable support—exactly what a boutique needs to add a steady new income line.”