Heated bikram yoga studio

Local members on weekly or monthly memberships, plus drop-in students, class-pack buyers and people trying a new-student offer.

Memberships, class packs and drop-in fees, with extra from mat and towel hire, retail, workshops and teacher training.

• Qualified yoga teaching
• Welcoming and motivating people
• Managing a timetable and lease
• Local marketing and social media

• Check the council's planning and building rules for a fitness studio, including heating, ventilation and showers
• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance for you and any teachers
• Check whether you can use the 'Bikram' name and what teacher training or affiliation is expected, as many studios market as 'hot yoga'
• Lease commitments and high heating and water bills
• Heat is not suitable for everyone, so use health screening and clear waivers
• Check if casual teachers count as employees or contractors, and workers compensation once you hire

Startup costs are typically around $40,000 to $150,000, depending on the lease, fit-out, and heating and ventilation set-up. Lease commitments and high heating and water bills are worth factoring in.

Monthly revenue is typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on membership numbers, drop-in classes and your timetable. This is before rent, teacher pay and utilities, so check what remains after costs.

Check the council's planning and building rules for a fitness studio, including heating, ventilation and showers. Also check insurance, whether you can use the 'Bikram' name, health screening and waivers, and how casual teachers are classed.