Massage supplies shop
Open a small local shop where therapists and clients can see and try tables, oils and equipment before buying.
- C$15k-60k
- Full-time
- Own premises
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A small retail unit stocking massage tables, chairs, oils, lotions, hot stone sets, linens and self-care tools, with a display area so customers can try products.
Your first three steps
- Research local demand by visiting massage schools, clinics and competing shops, and find a suitable low-rent unit
- Set up accounts with Canadian wholesalers and negotiate starter stock with sensible minimum orders
- Register your business with your province, get a Business Number, and plan an opening event for local therapists
Who pays
Local massage therapists, spas, physiotherapy and wellness clinics, and private customers buying for home use or gifts.
How it makes money
Retail margin on products, with higher-value sales from tables and equipment and regular repeat sales of oils and linens. Some shops also offer bulk pricing to clinics.
Skills that help
- Retail and stock management
- Product knowledge about massage equipment
- Building relationships with local therapists and clinics
Watch out for
- Commercial lease terms and rent, which are your biggest fixed cost, so check them carefully before signing
- Commercial general liability and property insurance for the shop and stock
- Check municipal business licence and zoning rules for retail premises
- Tied-up cash in slow-moving stock like large tables, so start with a small range
- Check GST/HST registration and provincial sales tax rules in your province
Deep research report · Canada
Everything you need to start: massage supplies shop
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 massage supplies shop in Canada?
Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on your lease, stock range and shop set-up. Starting with a small range limits cash tied up in slow-moving stock like large tables.
How much can a massage supplies shop earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on your location, range and local therapist relationships. Rent is your biggest fixed cost, so check lease terms carefully before signing.
What should I check before opening a massage supplies shop?
Check your commercial lease terms, commercial general liability and property insurance for the shop and stock, and municipal business licence and zoning rules for retail premises. Also check GST/HST registration and provincial sales tax rules in your province.
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