Local paintball shop with air fills

Local players, school and birthday groups, regulars from nearby fields, and teams that want expert help in person.

Retail margin on gear and paintballs, plus fees for air fills, repairs and rentals, and trade deals with local fields.

• Strong product knowledge
• Retail and stock management
• Basic marker repair and servicing

• Check federal and provincial rules on markers, age restrictions and how to display and sell them
• Air fills involve compressed gas, so check training, equipment testing and insurance requirements
• Commercial general liability insurance, and WCB/WSIB coverage if you hire (rules vary by province)
• Sales are seasonal in colder regions, so plan cash flow for winter
• Stock and lease commitments tie up a lot of money before you know demand

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $40,000 to $120,000, depending on the unit, fit-out, opening stock and air fill equipment. Stock and lease commitments tie up money before you know demand.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $10,000 to $45,000, depending on location, range and services such as air fills and repairs. Sales are seasonal in colder regions, so plan cash flow for winter.

Check federal and provincial rules on markers, age restrictions and how to display and sell them. Also check training, equipment testing and insurance requirements for air fills, commercial general liability insurance, and WCB or WSIB coverage if you hire.