Foot spa lounge

Shoppers and locals wanting a break, people on their feet all day, couples and friends booking together, and gift voucher buyers.

Per-session prices by length, add-on treatments, packages and gift vouchers, plus retail sales of scrubs, salts and creams.

• Customer service and a calm, welcoming manner
• Foot massage technique
• Hygiene and cleaning routines
• Basic bookkeeping and marketing

• Lease terms, rent and fit-out costs, so check them carefully before signing
• Council or planning approval for the premises and use, and any skin penetration or infection control rules, check with your local council and state health department
• Public liability insurance and workers compensation insurance if you hire staff
• Any qualifications needed for pedicures or other treatments you offer
• Quiet periods, so keep running costs low until bookings build

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on whether you rent a room in an existing salon or lease a small shop, and how much fit-out and equipment you need. Check lease terms carefully before signing.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on your location, pricing and how many bookings and walk-ins you attract. The estimate assumes about 25 or more hours a week, and quiet periods are likely early on.

Check council or planning approval for the premises and use, plus any skin penetration or infection control rules with your local council and state health department. Also check public liability insurance, workers compensation if you hire staff, and qualifications for pedicures or other treatments.