Area beats cabinet
Location quality matters more than the cabinet model.
Start small. Don't buy yourself another job.
A business that runs without you.
A fridge with a card reader and a camera. People open it, take a drink, and pay.
Hands On starts at 1 machine and you do the daily work. Hands Off starts at 5 machines and Perkd does sourcing, sites, restocking, and logistics.
- Hands On: starts at 1 machine, you do the daily work
- Hands Off: starts at 5 machines, Perkd does the daily work
Short enquiry. We come back within 1 business day with relevant options.
Quick fit check15-minute partner call
We bringCabinet, products, payments
You seeSales, stock, simple reports
Who does the work
Hands On or Hands Off
Pick the option that matches the work you want to do. This tool lists tasks. It does not estimate income.
Starts at 1 machine. You do the daily work.
You do
- Find the site
- Restock the cabinet
- Choose the products
- Handle local drop-offs
Perkd does
- Card and phone payments
- The sales screen
- Keep the cabinet online
Starts at 5 machines. Perkd does the daily work.
You do
- Set the rules you care about
- Read the weekly summary
- Say yes or no on new sites
Perkd does
- Find the sites
- Source the products
- Restock the cabinets
- Run logistics
Why this matters
Most pages talk about money first. This page shows who does the daily work.
What changes
Pick Hands On or Hands Off.
Why move now
Good AI cabinet sites are mapped early.
An AI cabinet route is only as strong as the locations behind it. Waiting too long means comparing cabinets while stronger areas are already running.
Book a 15 minute callKnow the work
See Hands On and Hands Off, and who does each task, before you decide.
Start smaller if needed
The fit review can route you to a smaller first step.
Why partners ask Perkd
Start from what you already have.
Bring a location, product, or business goal. Perkd explains the practical path without making you decode the tech first.
Hands On or Hands Off
Hands On starts at 1 machine you run. Hands Off starts at 5 machines Perkd runs.
Built for people comparing options
If you searched for a vending business, a route for sale, or a franchise alternative, the fit check helps separate the operating model from cabinet shopping.
See who does the daily work.
Hands On means you restock, starting at 1 machine. Hands Off means Perkd finds sites, sources products, restocks, and runs logistics, starting at 5 machines.
Book a 15 minute call
How it works
From enquiry to the right next step.
Simple steps make it easier to see whether Perkd fits before you spend more time on it.
Share your starting point
Tell us whether you are comparing a new vending business, an existing route for sale, a franchise alternative, or early research.
We review fit and support
Cabinet count, locations, supply, restocking, reporting, and what stays with you.
You pick the path
Hands On, Hands Off, or not yet. We reply within 1 business day.
Common questions
Answers that keep serious buyers moving.
Why AI cabinets and not regular vending machines?
Two reasons. (1) Computer vision checkout removes mechanical jams, refunds, and the lost-sale problem. (2) Real-time SKU sales mean you restock the right product, not a guess — which is the difference between a profitable cabinet and a half-empty one.
Is this a franchise?
No. There are no royalties, territory restrictions, or franchise fees. It is a licence model with support and referral rights.
How many hours per month does this actually take?
We discuss the honest monthly time before you sign. AI cabinets cut the route hours but they are not zero — anyone selling vending as truly passive is hiding the operating reality.
Is this passive income?
No. It is a lower-touch business with regular work, just less of it because the cabinet handles checkout and restock signals on its own.
Do I need to choose a package first?
No. The fit check comes first, so you can compare Hands On and Hands Off before choosing a path.
What if I am looking for a vending business for sale?
That is exactly the comparison to make before buying a route. Perkd can help you compare an existing route purchase against a licence path with location support, supply, AI cabinet reporting, and clearer operating time.
Do I need my own locations or products?
No. Perkd matches Licensees to locations from the Trial network and to product supply through Product Suppliers, so the operating burden stays low.
Do you only sell cabinets?
No. The licence covers the operating model: cabinets, computer vision checkout, payments, dashboard, supply support, and location matching.
Next step
See which option fits you
Share your market, location, product, or goal. Perkd will reply with the relevant path.
Book a 15 minute callGet the free guide: How to run an unmanned store
The guide asks for your name, email, and mobile. It explains Hands On and Hands Off in plain words.
Get the free guide: How to run an unmanned store