About Pod Plug

America'spremiumautomatedretailcompany.

Pod Plug operates 500+ touchscreen premium automated retail machines across malls, grocery, arcades, FECs and high foot traffic retail in 38 states.

Pokémon and Pokemon & trading card automated retail is our lead product line.

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Founded 2019 · Los Angeles, CA

500+ machines · 38 states

$6.5M annual sales

Our Story

I started Pod Plug in college with $20K in debt and a single smart machine. Everyone said the vending business was dead. They were right about snack vending. Premium automated retail is a completely different game. Today it's $6.5M bootstrapped across 38 states, 500+ machines. We focus on premium automated retail, led by our Pokemon & trading card automated retail line.

- Ethan Kohan, Founder & CEO(Since 2019)

The Mission

We're building America's largest premium automated retail network. No snacks. No sodas. Premium specialty products in high foot traffic retail. $5 to $40 per transaction.

💡Innovation

📈Premium Margins

🚫Zero Competition

🚀Built to Scale

What We Do

Premium automated retail, led by Pokemon & trading card automated retail.

Premium Automated Retail

Touchscreen premium automated retail machines placed in malls, grocery stores, arcades, family entertainment centers, and other high foot traffic retail. Venues earn a 9% revenue share with zero upfront cost.

Target Venues: Malls, Grocery, Arcades, FECs
Avg Transaction: $5 - $40
Top Products: Pokemon, Trading Cards, Collectibles

Pokemon

Pokémon cards and collectibles on demand. Machines placed in high-foot-traffic spots where collectors, families, and casual fans can grab packs anytime.

Target Venues: Grocery Stores, Malls, Arcades, Movie Theaters
Products: English, Japanese & Korean TCG Packs, Collectibles

Who We Serve

Retail Shoppers

You're at the mall or arcade with the family - Pod Plug makes Pokemon, trading cards, and collectibles available on demand. Tap, grab, and keep moving.

Venue Owners

Mall, grocery, arcade, FEC, or retail. Get a machine at zero upfront cost. Pod Plug handles everything: legal, permitting, sales tax, inventory, and maintenance.

City Launchers

Place Pod Plug machines in your city and earn a profit share on every sale. We provide machines, products, tech, and support.

Advertisers

Full-screen brand placement on our HD touchscreens. Screen takeovers and product placement to a captive audience with 30-90 min dwell times.

Why Pod Plug

Founded

2019 by Ethan Kohan

Annual Sales

$6.5M+ (100% Bootstrapped)

Network Scale

500+ Machines across 38 States

Lead Product Line

Pokémon & Trading Cards

Transaction Value

$5 - $40 per swipe

Avg Dwell Time

30-90 minutes

Venue Cost

$0 Upfront

Zero Effort. Maximum Reward.

How it works for venue partners.

Connect

Tell Pod Plug about your venue.

Customize

Choose your product mix from our verified verticals.

Install

Professional installation at zero cost to you.

Relax

We manage legal, permitting, sales tax, inventory, and maintenance.

Earn

Receive a profit share on every single sale.

We focus on premium automated retail, led by our Pokemon & trading card automated retail line.

Launch an Automated Retail Business.
Start Earning in Weeks.

We provide the machines, products, technology, and support. You place them in your city and earn a profit share on every sale. No inventory headaches. No guesswork. Just results.

Every week, new City Launchers lock in their markets. Your city might still be open.

Ready to Plug In?

For Venues

Get a Free Machine Installed at Your Mall, Arcade, or Retail Space

For City Launchers

Your City Might Still Be Open

For Advertisers

Reach a Captive Audience in 38 States

For Referrers

Know a Venue? Earn Up to $1,000 Per Referral (No Cap)

About Pod Plug.

Origin story, leadership, and how we're built.