“Owning and operating a small business in the hobby I love is a dream come true” -Joe, owner of The Fan Stand
Please take a moment to read Joe’s story, a man who turned his passion into a thriving business.
Joe is a lifelong collector who started his business to address needs in the market. With a passion for collecting, he knew the struggles of accessing collectibles and the high overhead costs of operating a traditional retail location, so he decided to work on a solution. As he spoke about his journey, it was clear that owning and operating a small business in the hobby he loves is his dream come true. He started with two mall locations in the Nashville area, including Opry Mills Mall, and now has a total of 19 personally owned locations operated in partnership with AmeriKiosks. These locations include 8 Kroger locations, Opry Mills, Cool Springs, Mall of Georgia, Sugarloaf Mills, Lakepoint Sports x2, Dolphin Mall, and Royal Caribbean x4.
Joe’s hard work paid off and he was able to launch a second phase of his business in November 2022. He began offering clients the opportunity to start and purchase their own Fan Stand locations, with ten units already established in places like New York, New Jersey, and Puerto Rico.
His professionalism and passion have helped Joe develop excellent partnerships to ensure a reliable supply of products and a state-of-the-art kiosk service. His partnership with AmeriKiosks has played a significant role in Fan Stand’s growth, AmeriKiosks having introduced the Fan Stand concept to Kroger. Kroger loved the idea from the start, and now there are eight Fan Stand units operating in their stores.
Joe remains dedicated to the growth of his business. He is looking forward to continue expanding his personal locations while also helping new clients join the Fan Stand family.
It is heartwarming to see how our partnership has helped Joe achieve his dreams and take his business to the next level.
Hope you got inspired by Joe’s story and let your love for what you do guide you towards success!
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