Massage supplies shop with showroom
Open a small local shop where therapists and home buyers can try tables, chairs and oils in person.
- $15k-60k
- Full-time
- Own premises
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in the US, not guarantees.
Official data
10,170 US businesses with employees in this field, -1.8% in a year
NAICS 446199 “All other health and personal care stores”. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023.
What it is
A small retail store or showroom stocking massage tables, chairs, linens, oils, hot stone sets and equipment. Customers can test products before buying, and you can add local delivery.
Your first three steps
- Talk to local therapists and massage schools about what they struggle to buy locally, and visit possible small units
- Open wholesale accounts, form an LLC or sole proprietorship, and get an EIN and state sales tax permit
- Plan a lean opening range, set up a simple point-of-sale system and invite local therapists to a launch day
Who pays
Local massage therapists, spas, wellness studios and massage schools, plus private customers buying for home or gifts.
How it makes money
Retail markup on tables and equipment, with regular repeat sales of oils, linens and consumables. Business accounts for spas and therapists can give steady orders.
Skills that help
- Knowing massage equipment and what therapists need
- Retail sales and stock control
- Building relationships with local professionals
Watch out for
- Local business license, zoning and certificate of occupancy for retail use, so check with your city or county
- Commercial lease terms, deposits and how long you are committed
- General liability insurance and coverage for stock
- Tying up cash in slow-moving stock like large tables
- Competition from online sellers, so plan for in-person services such as demos and same-day pickup
Deep research report · US
Everything you need to start: massage supplies shop with showroom
Researched with live web search for United States: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to open a massage supplies shop?
Startup costs are typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on the size of the premises, lease terms and how much stock you carry. These are estimates, so get real quotes for rent, fixtures and inventory before committing.
How much can a massage supplies shop earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on location, product range and how many local therapists, spas and home buyers you attract. This is an estimate, and revenue is not the same as profit.
What licenses and rules should I check for a massage supplies shop?
Check your local business license, zoning and certificate of occupancy for retail use with your city or county. Also check commercial lease terms and deposits, and look into general liability insurance and coverage for your stock.
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