Neighbourhood Sauna Studio

Local residents, regular members, tourists, and groups booking private sessions for birthdays or team outings.

Drop-in session fees, multi-visit passes, monthly memberships and private bookings, with small extras like towel hire or drinks.

• Customer service
• Managing bookings and staff
• Facility cleaning and upkeep
• Local marketing

• Zoning, building and fire code requirements, which often involve permits and inspections, check with your municipality
• Public health rules for saunas, showers and cold plunges, which vary by province, check with your health unit
• Commercial general liability insurance, plus WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire staff
• High fixed costs such as rent, heating and utilities, so model quiet months before signing a lease
• Guest safety, including heat limits, hydration and clear rules for health conditions

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $40,000 to $200,000, depending on the site, number of saunas and fit-out. Rent, heating and utilities are high fixed costs, so model quiet months before signing a lease.

Check zoning, building and fire code requirements with your municipality, as these often involve permits and inspections. Also check public health rules for saunas, showers and cold plunges with your health unit, and your insurance.

Estimates put monthly revenue at typically around $6,000 to $30,000, depending on location, sessions and memberships. The idea assumes at least about 25 hours a week, and quiet months can affect results.