Phone accessory and repair kiosk

Shoppers passing by who need a charger, a case or a quick repair, plus regulars from nearby workplaces.

Margin on accessories, repair fees, and add-ons like screen protectors and cases at the point of sale.

• Basic phone repair
• Selling and upselling in person
• Managing a small stock of fast-moving items

• Kiosk leases may have minimum terms, percentage-of-sales clauses and set opening hours, read the contract carefully
• Local business license and sales tax registration, check with your city, county and state
• Counterfeit or poor-quality accessories can lead to returns and complaints, buy from reputable suppliers
• Check used or traded-in phones against stolen device lists, and check if secondhand dealer rules apply
• General liability insurance and cover for stock and customers' devices
• Foot traffic can change by season, plan cash flow for slow months

Startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $20,000, depending on the kiosk lease, your initial stock, repair tools and insurance. These are estimates, so read lease terms closely, as they may include minimum terms and percentage-of-sales clauses.

Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on location, foot traffic, and how many accessories and repairs you sell. Foot traffic can change by season, so plan your cash flow for slow months.

Check your lease terms and opening hours, local business license and sales tax registration, and whether secondhand dealer rules apply to traded-in phones. Also check used phones against stolen device lists, buy from reputable suppliers, and arrange insurance.