The best phone charging station company for a venue is the one whose model costs the venue nothing up front, pays it a fair share of rentals, takes payment without an app, and fixes problems without venue staff. This guide explains the three business models in the market and the eight questions to ask any provider, including JUUCE, before you sign.
The three models
| Model | Venue pays | Venue earns | Who maintains it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy the kiosk | Hardware price up front | All rental revenue, minus software fees | Usually the venue |
| Lease or subscription | Monthly fee | Rental revenue, minus the fee | Shared |
| Revenue share (JUUCE’s model) | Nothing | A percentage of rentals | The provider or its local partner |
Buying makes sense for operators who want to run charging as a business across many locations. For a single bar, restaurant, hospital or store, a revenue share is usually the lower-risk choice: there is nothing to pay back if traffic is slower than hoped.
Eight questions to ask any provider
- Is there any cost to the venue? Ask about install fees, monthly fees, minimums and removal fees.
- What share of rentals does the venue get, and how often is it paid?
- Can guests pay without downloading an app? A guest with a dead phone cannot use an app. Insist on a built-in card reader. Every JUUCE kiosk has one.
- Does it need our Wi-Fi? Cellular kiosks avoid IT reviews and outages. JUUCE kiosks are cellular.
- What cables are included? Look for built-in iPhone, USB-C and Micro-USB cables so every guest can use it.
- Who fixes it when it goes offline? Ask how stations are monitored and how fast someone responds.
- Who controls the screen? You should be able to block ad categories and run your own promotions.
- How big is the return network? More return points nearby means more rentals and fewer lost chargers. JUUCE operates at 750+ venues in 45 states.
Red flags
- App-only rentals with no card reader.
- Long contracts with no easy exit.
- Revenue share figures with no payout schedule in writing.
- No local contact for service.
How JUUCE answers those questions
JUUCE installs at no cost to the venue and pays a share of rentals. It offers four kiosk sizes from 8 to 48 chargers, each with a built-in card reader and a cellular connection. Stations are monitored continuously, and every venue has a local JUUCE partner or team member. Venues control their screen. With 150,000+ renters across 750+ venues, the network gives guests many places to return a charger.
Thinking about running charging as a business yourself instead? Read the charging station business model.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best phone charging station company for a bar or restaurant?
Look for a provider with no cost to the venue, a written revenue share, a built-in card reader, cellular connectivity and local service. JUUCE meets all five and operates at 750+ US venues.
Should a venue buy or rent a charging kiosk?
Most single venues are better off with a revenue share model, which has no upfront cost and no payback risk. Buying suits operators running many locations as a business.
Why does a charging kiosk need a card reader?
Because the guests who need a charger most have a dead phone and cannot use an app to rent one.
How do I get a JUUCE station?
Apply at venue.juuce.me/newvenue.