Literature on the Fast Track

The niche of vending business is already well-established, primarily featuring machines selling hot and cold beverages, snacks, and media publications. Despite the high competition, considering this option as a business idea might seem futile, except for one factor: the introduction of unique vending machines in the city of Grenoble, a scientific hub in France located in the foothills of the Alps. These machines are designed to print short entertaining stories, narrations, and novellas on receipt paper, offering a way to pass the time during traffic jams or queues. These devices are provided by Short Edition, a publisher specializing in short works.

Likelihood of Success

Establishing a business installing such equipment can be genuinely profitable. If you manage to attract consumers with intriguing stories and the convenience of these machines, this novelty could serve as a means to bring in additional clientele to:

• shopping malls or large stores;
• transportation hubs for all types of transport;
• public clinics or private hospitals;
• centers offering various services to the public;
• gas stations.

The experience of Grenoble demonstrates that stories on receipts are popular among city residents, visitors to libraries, tourist attractions, and users of public transportation services. Due to their concise nature, these tales do not claim to possess significant artistic value, often falling into the category of "light reading." Occasionally, one may encounter genuinely noteworthy pieces, as writing concisely, engagingly, and succinctly requires a special talent.

The project's creator, Christophe Sibieude, believes that the concept of printed vending machines will continue to evolve. Whether these expectations will align with reality remains to be seen.

Share this idea with friends on social media, and perhaps your city will be the next stop in the history of stories on cash register receipts!