Tennis shop or club pro shop
Run a small tennis shop, or a pro shop at a club, stocking rackets, strings, shoes and clothing with in-house stringing.
- A$25k-100k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A small premises stocking rackets, balls, shoes, clothing and accessories, with a stringing and grip-fitting service. It can be a standalone shop or a pro shop arrangement at a tennis club or centre.
Your first three steps
- Talk to local clubs and coaches about what they struggle to buy locally, and ask about pro shop space
- Open accounts with a few brands and distributors and price a starter range of stock
- Compare small retail leases near courts or a club arrangement, and check lease terms with an adviser
Who pays
Club members, social and competitive players, juniors and their parents, and coaches buying for lessons.
How it makes money
Retail margin on equipment and clothing, stringing and fitting fees, and regular bulk sales to coaches and clubs.
Skills that help
- Product knowledge and fitting advice
- Stock buying and cash flow management
- Customer service and relationships with coaches
Watch out for
- Shop lease commitments and fit-out costs
- Stock risk from seasonal demand and new racket models
- Public liability and contents insurance
- Workers compensation insurance once you hire staff, through your state scheme
- Competition from large chains and online sellers on price
- Register for GST once turnover reaches the threshold
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: tennis shop or club pro shop
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 a tennis shop in Australia?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $25,000 to $100,000, depending on the premises, lease and fit-out, and how much racket, shoe and clothing stock you buy. A pro shop arrangement at a club may differ from a standalone shop.
How much can a tennis pro shop earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on location, range, stringing demand and relationships with coaches and clubs. The estimate assumes about 35 hours a week, so treat it as a rough guide only.
What should I check before opening a tennis shop?
Things to check include shop lease commitments and fit-out costs, stock risk from seasonal demand and new racket models, public liability and contents insurance, workers compensation through your state scheme once you hire staff, and GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold.
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