Foot Soak and Relaxation Studio

Local shoppers, office workers on a break, gift buyers, friend groups and regular wellness clients.

Priced soak sessions by length, memberships or multi-visit packages, gift cards, plus retail sales of salts, oils and scrubs.

• Customer service
• Hygiene and cleaning routines
• Managing bookings and a small budget

• State and local licensing for the business and for anyone doing pedicure, scrub or massage work
• Health department or board of cosmetology inspections of footbath equipment and sanitation
• General liability insurance, and workers' compensation once you hire
• Lease terms, build-out costs and plumbing needs for the space
• Sales tax registration if you sell products, check with your state

Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on the space, build-out and plumbing needs, and how much equipment you buy. These are estimates, so get quotes for your own location before signing a lease.

Check state and local licensing for the business and for anyone doing pedicure, scrub or massage work. Also check health department or board of cosmetology inspections of footbath equipment, plus insurance and sales tax registration if you sell products.

Monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $18,000, depending on your location, pricing and how many clients you book. The estimate assumes at least about 25 hours a week. Remember rent and other fixed costs come out of revenue.