Walk-In screen repair shop or kiosk

Walk-in customers, students, commuters and nearby businesses that need quick repairs.

Fixed price per repair, plus extra income from accessories, screen protectors and battery replacements. Foot traffic and fast turnaround drive volume.

• Fast, accurate repair work
• Customer service and sales
• Managing stock, rent and cash flow

• Lease terms and rent: check the length, deposit and exit conditions before signing
• Commercial general liability and property insurance, including customers' devices in your care
• Municipal business licence, signage and zoning rules
• WCB/WSIB registration and payroll obligations if you hire staff, rules differ by province
• Registering for GST/HST and collecting sales tax correctly, plus PST where it applies
• Quebec has French-language rules for signage and customer service, check if you are opening there

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on the location, fit-out, stock and insurance. Check the lease length, deposit and exit conditions carefully before you sign.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on location, foot traffic and the range of repairs and accessories you offer. The estimates assume at least about 35 hours a week.

Check your municipal business licence, signage and zoning rules, plus GST/HST registration and PST where it applies. Also check WCB/WSIB and payroll obligations if you hire, and French-language rules for signage and service if you open in Quebec.