
A short, CFO-ready pack that shows what patron battery anxiety costs a venue like yours, the revenue a built-in solution protects, and exactly what it takes to install. Built from real numbers across 200+ Australian venues.
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15% of patrons have left a venue early because their phone battery died. They don't complain. They don't ask for help. They quietly gather their things and go — and you'll never know why visit frequency drops.
But the damage begins before they leave. For the 3 in 5 Australians who feel panic when their battery alert appears (Qualcomm, December 2025), attention shifts from enjoying the moment to managing logistics: Can I pay my bill? How do I get home? What if someone needs to reach me? A patron under low-battery stress is distracted, disengaged, and looking for the exit — regardless of how good everything else is.
By 5pm on a typical evening, the majority of your patrons are in this state. The problem never surfaces in your reporting. There's no complaint to action, no feedback form to review — only slightly shorter sessions and slightly lower return visit rates.
Of patrons have left a venue early due to a dead battery
Chargifi, via Morning Advertiser (2019)
Australians feel panic when their battery alert appears and no power source is available
Qualcomm / MyMavins Research (December 2025)
Of smartphones are running low by 5pm — right as evening trade peaks
Chargifi (2018)
Would spend more time at venues that offer charging
Chargifi, via Morning Advertiser (2019)
The wireless phone chargers from Stay Charged have been a fantastic addition to our venue. The peace of mind that comes with knowing their devices are safely charging next to them has been a huge win for our patrons.
At first people thought it was a bar coaster but when they learn they can charge their phone they love the idea and actually stay longer within the premises. Would highly recommend to any hospitality venue.
The charging pads are a hit, especially with guests playing activities — they love being able to charge their devices effortlessly while staying engaged. Installation was straightforward and hassle-free.
When low-battery anxiety is removed, patrons settle in. They order another round. They stay for the next act. They stop calculating when they need to leave.
"Customers love it and actually stay longer within the premises." — Mark Warren, Director, Gumeracha Hotel
Wireless charging tells patrons something without saying a word: this venue thought about your visit. That signal builds the kind of loyalty that brings people back.
"The peace of mind that comes with knowing their devices are safely charging next to them has been a huge win for our patrons." — Ethan Dean, Club Blacktown
No cables to replace, no staff fielding charging requests, no cables scattered across surfaces. The infrastructure operates maintenance-free once installed.
Unlike rental kiosk models, integrated wireless charging is yours. On your balance sheet. No third-party dependency, no commission split, no risk of a service provider exiting the market.
Qi2.2 magnetic alignment snaps phones into position and delivers a meaningful charge in approximately 30 minutes.
Works with every modern iPhone, Samsung, Google Pixel, and Qi-enabled phone through standard cases.
A medium venue of 80 units returns approximately $1,271 per month on conservative assumptions — 2% patron impact, peak evenings only, no ancillary spend included. That's full payback inside 9 months on a one-time investment.
But the real case isn't the monthly figure. It's the patron who leaves thinking "that venue thought of everything." It's the five-star review that mentions the charger. It's the regular who comes back because your venue was the one that made them feel looked after.
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Get in touch with our friendly team to discuss your specific requirements and needs. We can help determine if the wireless charging is a good fit for your space with a free, no obligation consultation.