Welcome to Becoming a Vendpreneur—where every week I help you navigate the challenges of running a vending machine business, whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your operation.

This week’s issue is a special one, it’s all about what happens after you join the Pod Plug franchise.

If you’ve ever wondered, “What does launch actually look like?” this walkthrough breaks down your first 6–8 weeks step by step: from signing day to your first live machine.

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Not knowing what happens next is one of the biggest questions I get from people looking into the franchise.

And honestly, I get it.

Nobody wants to drop money on something and have no idea what comes after.

So here’s the real deal: a week-by-week breakdown of what your first few months as a Pod Plug franchisee actually look like.

It’s the same system I built to help new owners go live fast, without cutting corners.

This is where your journey really begins. 🎉

Once you sign your franchise agreement, you’ll jump on a call with your franchise coach to map out your goals, territory, and launch plan.

You’ll decide if you’re buying or renting machines and get full access to our training platform and franchise systems.

By the end of the week, everything’s set up: your accounts, your roadmap, your next steps.

Now that your foundation’s set, it’s time to dive in.

These two weeks are all about learning the system and getting everything ready for launch. You’ll go through hands-on training that covers:

While you’re training, your machines, signage, and starter inventory are being ordered and prepped for shipment.

By the end of week three, you’ll be confident talking to bar owners, ready for installs, and watching your business take shape.

These next two weeks are all about turning your prep into real results.

Your goal is to lock in placements for your first three machines.

Once those locations are confirmed, you’ll prep each one for install:

Around this time, your machines will arrive, and you’ll unbox, inspect, and test each one before install day.

Pro tip: never skip testing.

This is the moment you’ve been working toward: install week.

Your machines are ready, your locations are prepped, and now it’s time to bring it all to life.

You’ll install each machine, stock it with your starter inventory, and activate your Nayax dashboard so you can track sales in real time.

The first time you see a sale hit your dashboard, it feels different.

Most franchisees reach this stage by week six or seven, depending on how quickly they locked their locations.

From here, it’s officially game on.

Now that you’re live, this is where the real game begins.

Your job shifts from setup to optimization and the key here is data.

Once you’ve got your first locations dialed in, start prepping the next wave.

That’s how you scale: not by guessing, but by tracking, tweaking, and repeating what works.

Some people go live in 3–4 weeks if they move fast. Others take 6–8.

Either way, I’ve built this to give you a clear, repeatable path, not just “buy a machine and figure it out.”

Our franchise model gives you everything:

The machines, the licensing playbook, the tech, the contracts, and the product lineup that’s working right now.

Click here to take the first step towards owning your own vending empire.

This opportunity is perfect if you have:

💵 $15K in available capital
🔥 Drive to build something real
💪 Commitment to make it work
💼 Sales experience (or willingness to learn)

Sound like you? Let's talk.

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See you next Saturday!

-Ethan