1. Business and Partnership

How does the revenue share work?

You keep 70 percent of net revenue after VAT and transaction fees. Brick retains 30 percent, which equals about 21 percent of gross revenue. There is also a 5 EUR monthly fee per active station for platform, SIM and support. Fees can be discounted based on performance.

What is the minimum investment to start?

The minimum order is 5,000 EUR. This gives you 18 Brick Base stations or 12 Brick Core stations. Market operators start with 100 or more stations.

How profitable is a station?

A typical station earns around 2,500 EUR per year at one rental per day. Strong venues can do 5 to 15 rentals per day. Top hospitality locations reach 7,000 EUR per month.

How long does it take to break even?

Most partners break even in 6 to 12 months. High-performing venues can show much faster payback.

Do I need to offer revenue share to venues?

No. Around 80 percent of venues accept stations without revenue share. Some partners offer 10 to 15 percent to secure premium placements.

Why should a bar or nightclub host a Brick station?

Bars benefit from customers staying longer, spending more and not asking staff to charge phones. A power bank kiosk reduces stress for staff and solves low battery problems for guests.

Can I set my own pricing for users?

Yes. Typical pricing is 2 to 4 EUR per 30 minutes with a daily cap around 10 EUR. Market averages vary, for example 3 EUR in Sweden and 2 EUR in Spain.

What margins can I expect?

After VAT and transaction fees, partners keep around 70 percent net. Transaction fees average 6 percent.

Do deposits reduce failed payments?

Yes. A 5 to 6 EUR deposit on app flow and 10 EUR on POS flow removes about 95 percent of failed payments.

Is this a sustainable power bank sharing business model?

Yes. Low operational costs, recurring daily usage and long hardware lifespan create predictable and stable revenue.

Can I scale to more cities or countries?

Yes. Brick supports both single market partners and multi-country operators.

2. Hardware and Technical

What station models are available?

Three compact models: Brick Base, Brick Core and Brick Core Plus. Two larger models: Tower with 24 slots and Skyscraper with 48 slots. All models include slots for shared power banks and support app-less rental.

What is included in each station?

Every station includes power banks, SIM card, power supply, cables and global liability insurance (excluding north america). Details match the price list you provided.

What is the lifespan of stations?

Stations last 3 to 5 years. They only break from extreme external force.

How durable are the power banks?

Power banks support more than 300 full charge cycles and include three built in cables.

Are stations modular?

Yes. Base, Core and Core Plus can stack extra modules up to 24 slots.

Can I upgrade a Base to a Core later?

Yes. You can add a Core top with LCD display.

How does the POS terminal work?

Core Plus includes a contactless payment terminal for fast NFC payments. It supports Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Do stations require WiFi?

No. All stations include 5G global SIM connectivity through Tele2.

Are firmware updates automatic?

Yes. Stations update over the air.

Are stations weather resistant?

Indoor placement is recommended. Outdoor use works if protected from heavy rain.

Can stations be placed outdoors at festivals?

Yes, with a basic weather cover or a small tent.

3. User Experience and Rental Flow

How do users rent a power bank?

App, Web or POS. Today, 85% used Web. How web rental works: They scan the QR code, complete the web checkout, and the device unlocks instantly. No app required. This takes about 30 seconds.

How do users return a power bank?

They insert it into any Brick station in your phone charging network.

What happens if a user keeps a power bank?

About 1 percent of power banks are purchased. The non return fee is usually 35 to 50 EUR.

Do users often return power banks elsewhere?

Only 5 percent move between stations. Most remain in their original venue.

How fast does a Brick power bank charge?

Around 1.5 percent battery gain per minute. Most users charge for 45 minutes.

Do tourists use the system?

Yes. Roaming is popular in cities with heavy tourism.

Can a user rent in one country and return in another?

Yes. Brick supports international roaming across networks.

4. Market Strategy and Venue Acquisition

Which venues perform best?

Universities, shopping malls, casinos, nightclubs and bars. Best rule: choose venues where people stay 3 hours or more.

Are shopping malls good targets?

Revenue is strong, but sales cycles can be very long. Focus first on venues that convert fast.

What is the ideal number of stations for a city?

Our current benchmark is 1000 stations per 1 million inhabitants.

How far apart should stations be placed?

The importance is to keep your network as close as possible for effective operations.

What is the recommended rollout strategy?

Secure 10 to 20 venues before receiving your shipment. Deploy as soon as the stations arrive to create momentum.

How competitive is the market?

Competition exists, but Brick has the largest network outside Asia with six years of experience and 4,000 stations.

What mistakes should new partners avoid?

Starting without early venue commitments, placing stations in low dwell time venues, or setting prices too low.

5. Logistics and Deployment

How long is delivery time?

Production is 4 weeks. Air shipping is 10 days. Sea shipping is 30 to 45 days.

Can I pick up stations myself?

Yes. Partners can arrange pickup from Sweden or China.

Are stations heavy?

Base, Core and Core Plus are small and under 5 kg. Towers and Skyscrapers are large units shipped in wooden crates.

Do I need import licenses?

Only local customs rules apply. Brick provides all required documentation.

6. Operations and Management

Do I need staff to run the network?

No. Networks under 200 stations can be managed by one person.

How do I monitor performance?

The Brick dashboard shows rentals, revenue, battery levels, connectivity and KPIs.

How often do stations need service?

Only when most power banks is damaged or missing. Most stations run months without intervention.

How many spare power banks should I keep?

Keep 10 to 20 percent of your station count as spare units.

Can I move stations between venues?

Yes. Stations are small and easy to relocate.

How are user disputes handled?

Brick’s global support team resolves disputes and handles refunds and chargebacks.

7. Advertising and Monetisation

Can I sell advertising on the screens?

Yes. The LCD screens support video and images, and many partners sell local ads.

Can venues use the screens for promotions?

Yes. You can upload venue ads remotely.

What formats are supported?

Common image and video formats such as JPEG, PNG and MP4.

8. Legal, Insurance and Compliance

Do I need contracts with venues?

No, but simple agreements are recommended. Brick provides templates.

Is partner insurance needed?

Brick covers global liability up to 1 million EUR. Local insurance is recommended for theft or fire.

Is the partner responsible if a station is stolen?

If a venue is negligent, the partner normally replaces the unit. Insurance can cover this.

Is the system GDPR compliant?

Yes. Brick processes payments and user data under GDPR rules.