Top 10 Most Profitable Golden Locations for Shared Power Banks (2025 Latest Tested Version)
If you want to be a shared power bank agent or deploy devices yourself, these 10 types of locations have the fastest cost recovery and the highest daily revenue per cabinet (sorted by actual operational data):
University Canteens & Milk Tea Streets (Absolute Champions)
– Average daily rentals: 30-60 times per cabinet, with peak times exceeding 100 times.
– College students keep their phones handy, have good payment habits, and there is almost no bad debt.
– Recommendation: Place one small cabinet with 6-8 ports under each dining table, or one large floor cabinet with 12-24 ports at the entrance.
Outpatient Halls & Waiting Areas of Grade-A Tertiary Hospitals
– Family members accompanying patients consume phone power very quickly, with 50-80 orders per day.
– Hospitals generally do not allow personal power banks in wards, creating rigid demand.
– Key point: Build good relationships with cleaners and security guards, as they will actively promote your service.
Waiting Halls of High-Speed Rail Stations/Bus Stations
– Daily turnover per cabinet easily reaches 200-500 yuan, doubling during holidays.
– Out-of-town passengers do not mind the price of 5-10 yuan per hour.
– Tip: Place the cabinets as close to ticket checkpoints and restrooms as possible—this is the last chance to charge before passing security.
Internet-Famous Hot Pot/Barbecue/Seafood Buffet Restaurants
– A group of people spends 3-4 hours dining, and phones lose power quickly from shooting videos.
– Average table turnover rate is high, with 40-70 daily orders per cabinet.
– Restaurant owners are usually willing to share 10%-20% of your revenue in exchange for free usage rights.
KTVs / Script Murder Venues / Escape Rooms
– Gatherings of young people, with each session lasting 4-6 hours.
– Poor signal in private rooms + frequent use of flash for photos leads to rapid power drain.
– Many venues let you place cabinets at the checkout counter, ensuring 100% exposure.
Areas Near Cinemas on Floors 3-5 of Large Shopping Malls
– A movie lasts 2-3 hours, so audiences must fully charge their phones before entering.
– Easily 80-120 daily orders per cabinet on weekends.
– Best locations: Next to ticket machines + on both sides of the ticket check corridor.
Bar Streets & Night Market Food Stalls
– Peak hours start after 10 PM and can last until 3-4 AM.
– Customers who have been drinking are most willing to spend money on renting power banks.
– Suggestion: Use flashy RGB-lit models, as they are more likely to attract attention.
Gym & Swimming Pool Changing Rooms
– It is common for people to find their phones dead when they retrieve them from lockers after working out.
– Member repurchase rate is high, and many even buy monthly subscriptions (promote this if your platform has the function).
Scenic Spot Ticket Offices + Cable Car Queue Areas
– Daily revenue per cabinet can exceed 1,000 yuan during holidays.
– Tourists use their phones for navigation and photos, consuming 3 times more power than usual.
– The most important thing is to sign an agreement with the scenic spot property in advance.
Checkout Counters of Chain Convenience Stores (FamilyMart, Lawson, 7-Eleven)
– Open 24 hours a day, covering all time periods.
– People who enter to buy drinks often rent a power bank casually.
– Although the single transaction amount is low, it is stable—20-40 daily orders per cabinet is easy to achieve.
Additional High-Profit Locations (Hard to Negotiate but Worth Trying)
– Wakekeeping Halls in Funeral Parlors (Some operators have actually achieved over 30,000 yuan in monthly revenue per cabinet).
– Waiting Areas of Driving Test Centers (for Subject 2/3).
– Exits of Concerts/Electronic Music Festivals (Negotiate with the organizer in advance).
Summary in One Sentence:
Where there are large crowds + rapid power consumption + no seated charging spots = that’s the money-printing machine for shared power banks!