Machine ROI & Payback Calculator
Before you commit to a purchase, see roughly how long it takes to pay for itself. Enter a price, pick a footfall level (or set your own), and get an instant payback estimate — no email required.
These figures are planning assumptions you control, not guaranteed or industry-sourced performance numbers — adjust them to match your own venue’s history or a comparable machine’s real net win.
for one machine at €4,500 each in a pub
How this calculator works
How is the payback period calculated?
Payback period (in months) is your total purchase price divided by estimated monthly revenue (daily net win × 30 × number of machines). It assumes outright ownership with 100% of net win retained.
Are the footfall preset figures guaranteed?
No — the Low/Medium/High presets are illustrative starting assumptions you can freely adjust. Use your own venue's historical figures or a comparable machine's real net win for the most accurate estimate.
Does this calculator account for financing or revenue-share arrangements?
It assumes a cash, outright-ownership purchase. If you're comparing financing or revenue-share options, see our guide on financing options for a used cabinet purchase.
Want the fuller picture first? Read Refurbished vs New: Real ROI for Pubs and Small Venues or browse Build Your Floor for complete, real-priced equipment packages.