Capoeira School with Its Own Studio

Families, adult beginners and committed long-term students, plus people joining workshops and events.

Monthly memberships for several classes a week, kids' programs, workshops, visiting teacher events, uniform sales and room rental to other instructors.

• Strong capoeira level and teaching track record
• Running a timetable and managing students
• Marketing and community building
• Managing a lease and budget

• Lease commitments: negotiate terms carefully and get advice before signing
• Zoning and municipal business licence rules for fitness studios, check with your municipality
• Commercial general liability insurance, plus coverage for contents
• Registering for GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold, and WCB/WSIB coverage if you hire in your province
• Quebec businesses need to check French-language rules for signage and marketing
• Slow months, such as summer and holidays, can cut attendance

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on the unit, floor, fit-out, insurance and equipment. Lease terms can affect this a lot, so get advice before signing.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $15,000, depending on your timetable, student numbers and whether you share the space. The estimate assumes at least about 25 hours a week. Summer and holidays can be slower.

Check lease terms, zoning and municipal business licence rules for fitness studios, insurance for liability and contents, GST/HST registration, and WCB/WSIB coverage if you hire. In Quebec, check French-language rules for signage and marketing.