Eyebrow bar in a small shopfront
Open a walk-in brow bar in a small shop or centre kiosk with a few therapists.
- A$25k-80k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A small brow studio in a street shopfront or shopping centre, taking walk-ins and bookings for threading, waxing, tinting and brow styling, usually with a few therapists.
Your first three steps
- Research locations with good foot traffic and compare rent, lease terms and similar nearby studios
- Write a simple budget covering fit-out, equipment, wages and at least three months of rent
- Ask the landlord and your local council about approvals and fit-out requirements before signing a lease
Who pays
Shoppers, local residents and regular clients wanting quick, affordable brow services.
How it makes money
Fixed prices per service with quick appointments. Revenue grows with each therapist and extra services like lash tints and product sales.
Skills that help
- Brow services or the ability to hire trained therapists
- Rostering and managing staff
- Marketing and customer service
Watch out for
- Commercial lease terms, including bond, rent reviews and exit costs
- Check council approvals and your state's health rules for hair removal premises
- Public liability insurance, and workers compensation once you hire staff
- Check award wages, super and GST obligations when you employ people
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Everything you need to start: eyebrow bar in a small shopfront
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to open an eyebrow bar?
Startup costs are typically around $25,000 to $80,000, depending on the premises, fit-out, equipment and how many therapists you plan to start with. Treat these as estimates and get quotes for your chosen location.
How much revenue can an eyebrow bar make?
Monthly revenue is typically around $8,000 to $30,000, depending on your location, the number of therapists and how many walk-ins and bookings you get. That is revenue, not profit. The estimate assumes about 35 hours a week or more.
What rules should I check before opening a brow bar?
Check your commercial lease terms, including bond, rent reviews and exit costs. Also check council approvals and your state's health rules for hair removal premises, insurance, workers compensation once you hire, and award wages, super and GST obligations.
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