Foot Spa Studio

Local residents looking for a relaxing treat, people on their feet all day, gift buyers, and small groups of friends.

Fixed prices per treatment, add-on upgrades, gift cards, memberships and retail sales of foot creams and scrubs.

• Customer service
• Strict hygiene and cleaning routines
• Basic foot massage
• Managing bookings, stock and (later) staff

• Public health inspection and possible permits for personal service settings, which vary by province and city
• Check whether providing pedicure-style services requires a certified esthetician or nail technician in your province
• Commercial general liability insurance and a lease you can afford if slow months follow the holidays
• Disinfection rules for basins and tools, and careful handling of clients with skin or circulation conditions
• Check whether GST/HST registration applies once your revenue grows, and the sales tax rules in your province

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $8,000 to $30,000, depending on whether you rent a room in an existing salon or lease your own unit, and on the number of soak stations, furnishings and supplies. Treat this as an estimate.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on your location, the number of soak stations, your opening hours and how well you attract regulars, gift buyers and groups. Slow months after the holidays can affect this.

Check public health inspection and possible permits for personal service settings, which vary by province and city. Also check whether pedicure-style services need a certified esthetician or nail technician, plus insurance, disinfection rules, and GST/HST and provincial sales tax.