Partner Guide
Extra Income for CafesLuggage Storage Partner Guide for Business Owners
A cafe extra-income idea: store travelers' luggage in spare space and earn storage fees plus potential menu sales as an LIT partner. Through 2026, commission is 0%, so the full ₩6,000 mid-size daily fee goes to the shop. No sign-up fee, monthly fee or extra equipment.
14 luggage storage stores in Seoul
From ₩4,500/day per bag · Covered by LIT
Dongdaemun · City Hall
Hongdae · Yeonnam
ReserveSideway
Yeonnamdong, Hongdae · 2 min walk from Gyeongui Line Forest Trail (Yeonnamdong)
ReserveYoungboss
Hongdae · 3 min walk from Sangsu Station (Line 6)
ReserveHapenstance in Umbrella
Open 24hHongdae · 7 min walk from Hongik Univ. Station (Lines 2·Gyeongui-Jungang·AREX)
ReserveVanguard Barbershop & Men's Hair Hongdae
Hongdae · 5 min walk from Hongik Univ. Station (Line 2·AREX)
ReserveSlow Butter
Yeonnamdong, Seoul · 2 min walk from Hongik Univ. Station (Line 2·AREX·Gyeongui) Exit 3
ReserveButter Bakery Ahyeon
Ahyeon, Seoul · 7 min walk from Ewha Womans Univ. Station (Line 2)
Mangwon
Myeongdong · Euljiro
Sinsa · Garosugil
Seongsu
- 1) Choose
- 2) Reserve
- 3) Drop & go
Key facts
- Zero commission through 2026: the shop keeps the full ₩6,000/day mid-size fee
- No sign-up fee, monthly fee or extra equipment; custom QR poster supplied free
- 3–5 daily bookings for 30 days → ₩540K–900K monthly storage revenue (simple estimate)
- 2027: 15% commission for the first 3 months, then 30%
- Current flow: pay at the shop and confirm by KakaoTalk; in-app payment and auto-settlement begin in 2027
A New Revenue Stream for Business Owners
If you run a cafe, convenience store, restaurant, or any shop, you can turn spare space into extra income. LIT (Life is Travel) connects travelers with local businesses for luggage storage.
Through 2026, commission is 0%, so your shop keeps the full storage fee collected at drop-off. In 2027, in-app payment and automatic settlement begin with 15% commission for the first 3 months and 30% thereafter.
How Much Can You Earn?
At the ₩6,000/day mid-size rate, a simple scenario of 3–5 bookings a day for 30 days produces ₩540,000–900,000 in monthly storage-fee revenue. Through 2026, commission is zero, so the full amount goes to the shop.
Actual bookings and earnings vary by location, hours, capacity and season. LIT can also show your menu and a storage-customer coupon on the booking wait screen, creating potential drink, meal or product sales in addition to storage revenue.
Zero Startup Cost: Just Put Up a QR Poster
There is no sign-up fee, monthly charge or extra equipment cost. After approval, LIT designs, prints and ships a custom QR poster free of charge.
For now, each booking arrives instantly as a KakaoTalk notification on your existing phone, and you collect the storage fee at the shop when the traveler drops off their bag.
What Kind of Stores Are a Good Fit?
Any business with space for one or two suitcases can become a partner, regardless of industry.
- ☕ Cafes: Use a corner or storage area. Bonus: luggage customers often buy drinks too
- 🏪 Convenience stores: Use back storage or empty space. High foot traffic near tourist areas makes this especially effective
- 🍜 Restaurants: Use lobby or unused space. Earn revenue even outside meal hours
- 🏨 Hotels & guesthouses: Serve non-guests as well, expanding your customer base
- 💊 Pharmacies: Pharmacies near tourist areas see plenty of traveler visits and make great partners
How to Apply
Applying to become a LIT partner is simple. Step 1: Submit your store details online. Step 2: Within 1–2 days, the operations team checks your store conditions, coupon and storage capacity.
Step 3: After approval, put up the free QR poster and start receiving bookings. Commission is 0% through 2026; in 2027 it is 15% for the first 3 months and 30% thereafter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can a cafe generate extra income?▾
Register as an LIT partner and use spare cafe space for traveler luggage storage. Through 2026, your shop keeps the full storage fee collected at drop-off because commission is 0%. Menu and coupon exposure can also turn storage guests into cafe customers.
Are there side business opportunities for small business owners?▾
LIT lets business owners store travelers' luggage in unused shop space for extra revenue. There is no sign-up fee, monthly fee or special equipment, and current bookings arrive by KakaoTalk. Commission is 0% through 2026, 15% for the first 3 months of 2027, and 30% thereafter.