Badminton club with its own indoor courts

Local players and families, junior players, school and company groups, and serious competitors who want reliable court access.

Memberships, hourly court rentals, coaching and junior programs, league and tournament fees, birthday or corporate event bookings, and equipment sales.

• Running a small facility day to day
• Coaching or hiring good coaches
• Budgeting and managing a lease
• Marketing to local sports communities

• Zoning, certificate of occupancy and fire code requirements, which vary by city and county, so check with your local planning office before signing a lease
• Commercial lease terms, build-out costs and how long you are committed
• General liability insurance, property insurance and workers' compensation once you hire staff
• Fixed costs like rent and utilities, which need steady membership to cover
• Check whether you need a local business license and sales tax registration for retail sales

Startup costs are typically around $40,000 to $200,000, depending on the lease, build-out and court installation. These are estimates, and commercial lease terms and build-out costs vary by city.

Monthly revenue is typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on memberships, court rentals, coaching and leagues. The estimate assumes at least about 30 hours a week, and fixed costs like rent and utilities need steady membership.

Check zoning, certificate of occupancy and fire code with your local planning office before signing a lease. Also check lease terms, general liability, property insurance, workers' compensation once you hire staff, and local business license and sales tax registration.