Short answer
A full self-checkout micro-market needs roughly 100–300 square feet, two to four dedicated 120V 20A circuits, and a stable internet connection. A smart cooler needs about six square feet and one standard outlet. No plumbing or drainage is required for self-contained refrigeration.
Space
Plan on 100–300 square feet for a market with coolers, a freezer, shelving, and a kiosk. The layout needs a clear entry-to-kiosk path so the checkout point is the last thing someone passes.
Wall length matters more than raw square footage — coolers need continuous wall run with a few inches of rear clearance for compressor airflow.
Power
Two to four dedicated 120V 20A circuits typically covers coolers, freezer, and kiosk. Sharing a circuit with a microwave bank is the single most common cause of nuisance trips in a break room install.
Smart coolers are far simpler: one standard outlet, roughly 3–5 amps under normal load.
Network
Kiosks and coolers need outbound internet for payment authorization and telemetry. Guest Wi-Fi with a static allowance works; many sites prefer a cellular modem so the equipment never touches the corporate network.
Nothing inbound is required, and no ports need to be opened.
What the host provides
Space, power, network, and access for restocks. The operator provides the fixtures, refrigeration, kiosk, inventory, service labor, and insurance in an owned-and-operated model.
Frequently asked
- Does a micro-market need plumbing?
- No. Refrigeration is self-contained; only a coffee program with a plumbed brewer would need a water line.
- How many outlets are required?
- Two to four dedicated 120V 20A circuits for a full market; one standard outlet for a smart cooler.
- Can equipment stay off our corporate network?
- Yes. Cellular modems are common and keep payment hardware entirely off the building network.
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