Amazon might license its cashier-less Amazon Go tech to Regal cinemas

Amazon Go stores have been expanding over the past couple years, including mini locations randomly popping up inside other stores. Now, it looks the cashierless technology itself will be getting rolled out to stores operated by other retailers.

Amazon is reportedly contemplating licensing the technology that powers its Amazon Go to other retailers, according to CNBC, which said Amazon has been in talks with Cineworld, the owner of Regal Cinemas, as well as OTG, which puts mini-grocery stores in airports.

Amazon thinks concession stands at stadiums could even be outfitted with its Go's technology, as the installation process can be done in less than two weeks. The company has forecasted “hundreds” of stores using its cashierless checkouts by the end of 2020.

Keep in mind Amazon has currently opened 16 Go stores, though 18 locations have been announced so far. Amazon also has Amazon Books and Amazon 4-Star locations, plus Whole Food stores, all of which could get Go technology at some point in the future.

However, by installing Amazon Go technology elsewhere, it could generate revenue without significant investment. We're just not sure how the business model will work out yet. The company may be interested in a percentage of sales, or it could do an up-front charge with fees.

It’s also not clear if the Amazon brand name will be apparent anywhere or whether customers will need to use an Amazon app to checkout.

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