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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.

KRW 300K–1M / month

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Simple operation

Manage reservations in the app, handle check-in/out with QR codes. No complicated steps — your existing phone is all you need.

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Early partner bonus

Apply now and get a special 15% platform commission for the first 3 months. (Standard commission: 30%)

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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.

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Insurance included

Lost or damaged bags are covered by insurance, with no cost to the store. Provide the service with peace of mind.

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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

Daily storage reservations on average5 bags
Average fee per reservationKRW 8,000
Daily revenueKRW 40,000
Monthly revenue (30 days)KRW 1,200,000
Net after 15% commission (first 3 months)KRW 1,020,000

* 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 →

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Side Income Guide for Small Business Owners - Cafe·Convenience·Restaurant Luggage Storage Revenue | LIT | LIT (Life is Travel)