Pop-Up wellness studio in rented space
Run yoga classes and booked treatments in a rented hall or studio by the hour, before committing to a lease.
- C$2k-8k
- Side hustle
- Own premises
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A wellness centre without the long lease. You rent a community hall, studio or treatment room by the hour or day, then run scheduled yoga or movement classes and treatment sessions with qualified practitioners you work with.
Your first three steps
- Call local halls, yoga studios and community centres to compare hourly rental rates and quiet time slots
- Line up two or three qualified instructors or therapists and agree how you will split fees
- Set up online booking and run a small launch week for friends, neighbours and local social media groups
Who pays
Local adults looking for classes and treatments, such as office workers, parents, older people and people recovering from stress or injury.
How it makes money
Per-class or per-session fees, class packs and memberships. Practitioners may pay you a room fee or a share of each session.
Skills that help
- Organising schedules and bookings
- Customer service
- Building relationships with qualified practitioners
Watch out for
- Commercial general liability insurance, and check the venue's insurance and what it expects from you
- Massage therapy and some other treatments are regulated in some provinces, so check your provincial regulator and make sure each practitioner is properly qualified and insured
- Check with your municipality about a business licence and any rules on running a business from rented space
- Fixed room rental costs, so test demand before adding more sessions
- Winter weather can cut attendance, so plan some flexibility
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to start a pop-up wellness studio?
Startup costs are estimated at typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on the equipment you need and how much you spend on room rental and setup.
How much can a pop-up wellness studio earn?
Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $1,600 to $8,000, depending on how many classes and treatments you run. Room rental costs are fixed, so test demand first. The estimate assumes at least about 10 hours a week.
What rules or insurance should I check before opening a pop-up studio?
Check commercial general liability insurance and what the venue expects from you. Massage therapy and some treatments are regulated in some provinces, so check your provincial regulator and that each practitioner is qualified and insured. Also check municipal licensing.
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