Home to UK heritage brand Photo-Me. Inventors of Revolution Laundry, the only self-service industrial-power outdoor washing machine in Europe. Manufacturers of the UK's kiddie rides by Amuse.ME.
ME Group is the leading provider of photographic ID, small-scale amusement and external laundry units in the UK Unrivalled in scope and supply, ME Group UK benefits from the strength of it international connections; providing world-leading innovations to the vending industry worldwide.
Revolution Laundry by ME is the only external laundrette solution in Europe
Revolution Laundry UK now outnumbers launderettes in the UK (650+ Revolution units in comparison to under 600 launderettes).
Revolution machines are largely found in Forecourts and supermarkets. Read more here.
In 2022, Revolution created 2.95 million minutes of dewll time for partners.
In 2022, Revolution Laundry partnered with Morrisons in a landmark collaboration to bring the laundry units to over 100 Morrisons stores. Read the case study here.
Revolution Laundry UK served over 645,000 customers in 2023
Machine requirements
UNUSED SPACE to fit the unit.3.5m wide with 2.5m depth, a similar size to a small van.
3 PHASE ELECTRICITY is needed to supply power to the external laundry unit.
ACCESS TO FOUL DRAIN to drainwaste water from the machine.
ACCESS TO WATER to divert to the washing machine unit.
What we look for in a site to ensure it is successful
Every potential site undergoes a rigorous site survey process undertaken by our BDMs and engineers. Surveys are reviewed by a senior panel to ensure that every site we partner with has high revenue potential.
When we review a site, we consider local demographics and their earning power, local amenities, if the population is stable or transient, and the population’s proximity to the proposed site of the vending unit.
Photo-Me has been the market leader in photographic ID for over half a century. The iconic brand known to the British public for its unique visual identity has become synonymous with self-service photo booths.
Photo me is a UK Superbrand™, benefitting from 60 years of operation and market dominance.
The Photo-Me brand has been a retail-staple since 1954. Read more here.
8 million customers a year use our photobooths for passport, ID and fun photo services.
Our photo booths produce passport and ID photos that are ICAO-compliant (International Civil Aviation Organization) thanks to the exclusive “ID-Photomaton®” patent. Software accredited by the Home Office.
Through our partnership with HMPO (His Majesty's Passport Office). We can provide digital photos that are sent directly to the UK passport office to expedite passport renewals.
Machine requirements
DEAD SPACE to fit the photo-booth. We recommend placing the machine close to the retail space's exit in clear view.
SINGLE PHASE ELECTRICITY is all that is needed to supply power to a photo booth.
HIGH FOOTFALL we expect all photo booths to be in close proximity to high footfall (e.g. shops, supermarkets, stations, attractions, post offices).
What we look for in a site to ensure it is successful
Every potential site undergoes a rigorous site survey process undertaken by our BDMs and engineers. Surveys are reviewed by a senior panel to ensure that every site we partner with has high revenue potential.
When we review a site, we consider local demographics and their earning power, local amenities, if the population is stable or transient, and the population’s proximity to the proposed site of the vending unit.
In 2022, our Photo-Me brand was awarded a UK Superbrand™ - cementing it's place as heritage brand in the UK, an honour given to only the most iconic and highly recognised brands.
Since 1994 Amuse.Mehas inspired kids to dream by creating iconic rides manufatured in the UK -such as the Spydero sports car, Cutie Cars™ and Illumination Entertainment’s Minions™.
Amuse.Me own and operate 70% of all stationary kid's rides in the UK
There are 1,400 Amuse.ME kid’s rides across the UK.
Amuse.Me (previously known as Jolly Roger) dominate the UK as the premier kid's ride manufacturers. Read more about the brand.
All Amuse.Me rides are manufactured in Britain.
930,000 transactions are made per year across the Amuse.Me machine park in the UK.
Machine requirements
DEAD SPACE to fit the kid's ride. We recommend placing multiple machines and rotating machine placement regularly to avoid fatiguing repeat audiences.
SINGLE PHASE ELECTRICITY is all that is needed to supply power to a kid's ride.
HIGH FOOTFALL we expect all children's rides to be in close proximity to high footfall (e.g. shopping centres, supermarkets, community spaces).
What we look for in a site to ensure it is successful
Every potential site undergoes a rigorous site survey process undertaken by our BDMs and engineers. Surveys are reviewed by a senior panel to ensure that every site we partner with has high revenue potential.
When we review a site, we consider local demographics and their earning power, local amenities, if the population is stable or transient, and the population’s proximity to the proposed site of the vending unit.
