Dart supply shop with a play area
Open a small shop selling darts and boards, with a practice board and league sign-ups.
- C$25k-80k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A small retail unit stocking darts, flights, shafts, boards, cabinets and accessories. Players can try products on a practice board, and you can add repairs such as board resurfacing and dart sharpening.
Your first three steps
- Visit local leagues and venues to see what they buy now and where they buy it
- Get quotes on small retail units and set up dealer accounts with a few suppliers
- Plan an opening event with a league night or a casual tournament
Who pays
Local players and league teams, gift buyers, and pubs, clubs and legions that need boards and spares.
How it makes money
Retail margin on products, plus bulk pricing for venues and teams, and small fees for services such as board installation or tournament entry.
Skills that help
- Knowing darts and the local league scene
- Stock buying and inventory control
- Friendly customer service and sales
Watch out for
- Rent, lease terms and zoning, which you should check with your municipality before signing
- Municipal business licence and GST/HST registration, plus provincial sales tax rules to check
- Commercial general liability insurance, with extra cover if people play darts in your shop
- Slow winter or summer sales, and stock tied up in expensive boards
- WCB/WSIB coverage if you hire staff, with rules that vary by province
Deep research report · Canada
Everything you need to start: dart supply shop with a play area
Researched with live web search for Canada: 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 dart supply shop in Canada?
Startup costs are typically estimated around $25,000 to $80,000, depending on rent, fit-out and how much stock you hold. Stock can be tied up in expensive boards, so plan your cash carefully.
How much can a dart supply shop earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $6,000 to $30,000, depending on location, stock range and local league demand. Sales can be slow in winter or summer, so plan for quieter months.
What licences and rules should I check before opening a dart shop?
Check rent, lease terms and zoning with your municipality before signing. Also check the municipal business licence, GST/HST registration and provincial sales tax rules, liability insurance with extra cover if people play darts in store, and WCB/WSIB if you hire.
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