Extra income guide for shop owners
How cafes, convenience stores, restaurants and more turn spare space into KRW 300K–1M of monthly side income
A new revenue model for small business owners
Do you run a cafe, convenience store, pharmacy, or hotel? Put your spare space to work and earn extra income. Become a Life is Travel luggage storage partner, safely keep travelers’ bags, and build a steady monthly side revenue stream.
Average additional revenue (varies by location and hours)
Extra income cases by industry
Cafe extra income
Store bags in a corner of your cafe and earn extra revenue. Travelers can drop bags while grabbing a coffee — that bumps sales too.
💰 Expected income
KRW 400K–800K / month
Cafes near tourist areas
Convenience store extra income
Leverage 24/7 operations to let customers drop or pick up bags anytime. Earn extra even in late-night hours.
💰 Expected income
KRW 500K–1M / month
Convenience stores near stations
Pharmacy extra income
Turn spare pharmacy space into a luggage storage service. Even more effective for pharmacies near tourist spots or stations. A safe storage environment also boosts customer trust.
💰 Expected income
KRW 300K–600K / month
Pharmacies in tourist areas
Hotel extra income
Offer storage not just to guests after check-out but to general travelers too. Boost your hotel’s image and earn side revenue.
💰 Expected income
KRW 600K–1.2M / month
Mid-sized hotels
Guesthouse extra income
Backpacker hotspots — guesthouses — can use luggage storage before/after check-in to boost both satisfaction and revenue.
💰 Expected income
KRW 400K–700K / month
10-bed guesthouses
Restaurant extra income
Restaurants near tourist areas can offer luggage storage before or after meals. Increased convenience leads to higher return rates.
💰 Expected income
KRW 300K–500K / month
Restaurants in tourist areas
Life is Travel partner benefits
Zero additional cost
No sign-up fee, no monthly fee — only a commission. No equipment or facility investment needed, so there’s no startup cost at all.
Simple operation
Manage reservations in the app, handle check-in/out with QR codes. No complicated steps — your existing phone is all you need.
Early partner bonus
Apply now and get a special 15% platform commission for the first 3 months. (Standard commission: 30%)
Steady side income
Earn an average of KRW 300K–1M per month depending on location and hours. Peak tourist seasons can bring even higher earnings.
Insurance included
Lost or damaged bags are covered by insurance, with no cost to the store. Provide the service with peace of mind.
Foot traffic boost
Travelers who come to drop off bags naturally use your shop too, which can lift your core business revenue.
Sample income calculation
Case: a cafe near Gangnam Station
* Actual earnings vary by location, hours, and season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do I need a lot of space?
No. Space for just 2–3 suitcases is enough. A corner of your cafe or part of a convenience store stockroom works fine.
Q. Do I need extra staff?
No. Existing staff just scan a QR code, so no extra labor is needed. Drop-off and pick-up take less than a minute.
Q. What is the commission?
The standard commission is 30%, but early partners get 15% for the first 3 months. There is no sign-up fee or monthly fee.
Q. How is payout handled?
Earnings are automatically deposited to your registered account every week. No separate settlement requests or complicated processes.
Start earning extra income today
Early partners get a special 15% commission for the first 3 months
Apply as a partner →