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Business Ideas and Potential Vending Machine Locations in Jakarta in 2022



Since life has returned to normal, few changes have occurred in our daily activities. Especially in the capital city, a fast-paced lifestyle will definitely depend on the facilities in the places visited. It may be that the initial intention was to just take a walk, try new culinary and activities or just to create social media contents. But what often happens is that when visitors come to hip places, they only come to take pictures and then move to another location to eat or drink because maybe that location is more expensive. Even then it makes the time needed to be longer, so if there is a solution to sell something without inflation derived from the rental price, it will definitely make the place even more crowded.


Using a vending machine is indeed one concrete example to make this happen. Where exactly is the fitting location to do this? If you are in Jakarta, jot down the locations in this article and don't forget the health protocols when visiting!


Music festivals

When you scroll the contents of your social media, there has been a lot of news on music festivals that they have started selling presale tickets along with their lineup information. It seems like you have a hard time choosing which one to attend because everything looks interesting. But you’re not alone. After 2 years of absence from attending the concert, the public's interest has increased to the point that the early bird tickets are sold out even though the artists lineup is not mentioned yet. Some of the local music festivals that became highlights this year include: We The Fest (September 23 - 25), Pesta Pora 2022 (September 23 - 25), Berdendang Bergoyang Festival (October 28 - 30), until the return of the Djakarta Warehouse Project this December.


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festival musik jakarta 2022

Looking at the dates alone, on average music festivals are held from 2 to 3 days. You can imagine how tired you will be after singing your lungs out and having fun with friends. So the first thing you naturally look for is a drink. The large number of people in the venue will definitely limit the space to get around, not to mention if there are long queues and yet again, price inflation occurs.


This can be a good idea if you own a food and beverage product business. Many concert organisers are starting to accept tenants around this time. With Smartven, not only can you sell food and drinks, the touchscreen display can also be used to play advertisements or branding photos. If several food and beverage brands place vending machines arranged next to each other together in a special area, voila, another hip spot for pictures!


Museums, galleries and libraries

Apart from being a place to gain knowledge, these locations indeed attract attention in terms of interior designs and architecture. So, it is not uncommon for visitors who come to these places to take as many photos as possible. Museum MACAN for example, becomes a magnet to the younger generation to be exposed to modern art even though access to the museum is not easy. Then the library at the Erasmus Huis Dutch Cultural Centre and the National Library become a hip place for bookworms and academics who want a different atmosphere. There are also those who have just returned with a new face, Taman Ismail Marzuki, with a planetarium, art house and a super modern library designed by the famous architect Andra Matin, making people want to visit and take pictures.

museum macan dan perpustakaan erasmus huis

Usually, finding a snack corner will be difficult in these locations. The museum which is located inside the building definitely has to go to the ground floor to find a mini market. The library also has a rule against eating and drinking, so the location for selling will be placed quite far away. For this reason, placing a vending machine in a waiting area or empty area can be an idea to sell food and beverage products. Other than selling products, Smartven also has a gamification feature that you can try. Conduct trivia around the location and at the same time increase visitor engagement by giving small gifts such as key chains, dolls, tumblers, any types of merchandise special to the location.


perpustakaan taman ismail marzuki dan perpusnas


Venues for matches and performances

One location that everyone definitely wants to visit today is the Jakarta International Stadium. As a replacement for the Lebak Bulus stadium which was torn down as an MRT train depot, this stadium is famous for hosting a free event during the Jakarta Celebration last June. All Jakartans can visit this newest international standard sports arena and enjoy free concerts from various Indonesian celebrities. This weekend, on July 24, 2022, the first match will be held using this stadium, so it's definitely going to be crowded!


Still in the same area in North Jakarta, precisely in Kemayoran, there is the Aula Simfonia Jakarta. Listening to classical music may sound boring. But what if the venue is insta-worthy? It can be guaranteed that a lot of young people who want to come visit and see how the combination of classical musical instruments feels life-changing (relax, this is not pyramid marketing).



jakarta international stadium dan aula simfonia jakarta

Unfortunately, in locations like this, sometimes it's hard to find refreshment during breaks. Especially if it's your first time visiting, everything seems far to get around. Placing vending machines at ideal points with high foot traffic can be an idea to make it easier for visitors. For example, selling bottled drinking water can be of help, because there may already be a designated area that sells food. Smartven can also be used to sell merchandise from the teams or performers. It can be a scarf, hat, and other accessories.



Yoga and pilates studios

It is difficult to be mindful with your body in the midst of a hectic activity. Ignoring morning stretches when you wake up, then sitting in front of the computer all day is not ideal, so it can affect the quality of sleep, breathing and mental health. To overcome this, many Jakartans choose to meditate and do exercises like yoga and pilates. It looks like it doesn't require a lot of big movements, but this sport keeps your body core stable. Some places in Jakarta that are frequently visited and hold classes for various levels are MOOD Jakarta, Yoga@42, Pilatology and Soulbox. Have you visited any of these studios?

kelas yoga dan pilates

Since the pandemic, sports studios like this require participants to bring their own equipment. Even if you have to buy it, not all studios provide it. Using a vending machine, selling small-sized equipment needed such as resistance bands, yoga blocks, mini foam rollers, yoga mat spray or maybe small towels and socks can be an interesting idea. All transactions can still be touchless with QR payments, and the products are in hygienic conditions. But what if you want to sell larger products like yoga mats? You can try the offline-to-online method. Choose the item at the vending machine then pay and fill in the online data via the link. But maybe you don’t get the item instantly.



It's time to get started!

Since the implementation of the free use of masks in open spaces, people will start doing activities outside. Use this opportunity to do business using a vending machine. If you have other interesting location ideas for vending machines, or want to know more about doing business with vending machines, click the button below this article to consult with the Smartven team.


You can also become franchiser with our vending machine franchise program.


Also visit the Smartven website and Instagram for more information. Stay healthy and see you soon!





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