Business With Little Investment in Serbia 2025 — 5 Self-Service Business Ideas

Are you looking for a business with little investment in Serbia that can generate passive income without a permanent presence? Self-service machines are one of the fastest classes of businesses with a short return on investment. Here are 5 concrete ideas with GermanPro machines.

1. Self-service Laundry for Dogs

The demand is huge — 2.5 million dogs in Serbia, each one must be bathed. Dog owners are looking for a quick, cheap and accessible alternative to expensive salons.

• Initial investment: from 3,500 EUR
• Average monthly income: 80,000 – 250,000 din
• Return on investment: 8-18 months
• Space: 5-15 m² (can be in a smaller bar, building corridor, parking lot)

2. Self-service popcorn machine

Popcorn has a margin of 700-900%. The machine works by itself — fill it with raw materials once a week.

• Initial investment: from 2,500 EUR
• Average monthly income: 50,000 – 300,000 din (depending on the location)
• Return on investment: 6-14 months
• Space: 1 m² (stands next to the entrance of the cinema, in the corridor)

3. Self-service Trimmer + Hair Dryer for Dogs

Combination with laundry — a complete pet center that covers all the needs of dog owners.

• Initial investment: from EUR 2,000 (trimmer) + EUR 1,500 (hair dryer)
• 80-90% of laundry users also use hair dryers — automatically more income
• Return on investment: 10-20 months

4. Self-service ice cream maker

Ideal for hotels, restaurants, swimming pools and aqua parks. Seasonal peak, but with a good location — profit all year round.

• Initial investment: from 4,000 EUR
• Summer monthly income: 150,000 – 600,000 din
• Return on investment: 12-24 months

5. Hotel Reception Kiosk

For hotels and guesthouses — reduction of staff costs up to 70%. Guests check in themselves 24/7.

• Investment: from 5,000 EUR
• Monthly savings on the receptionist’s salary: 50,000 – 100,000 din
• Return on investment: 12-18 months

Key Advantages of Self-Service Machines vs Classic Business

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