Lyra Startup Costs: $61K CAPEX, $892K Cash

You’re opening paid lyra aerial ring classes, so the budget has to cover more than hoops and mats This estimate separates $61,000 in CAPEX, pre-opening setup, and a $892,000 Month 1 minimum cash reserve used in the model These are researched planning assumptions for the first operating year, not vendor quotes, lease offers, or guaranteed prices

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Startup cost summary

Startup cost summary for the aerial ring studio, showing researched setup assets plus the non-CAPEX cash buffer needed at launch.

Highlighted CAPEX$52,500Base planning example

Excluded cash needs$892,000Outside CAPEX total

Funding need$944,500CAPEX + excluded cash needs

Cost Category	Base Estimate	Main Cost Driver	CAPEX Calculator
Structural rigging system installation	$18,000	Rigging hardware, labor, and installation complexity	Yes
Specialized sprung flooring	$12,000	Floor area, material grade, and installation work	Yes
Reception and member lounge buildout	$9,000	Front-of-house fixtures, finishes, and buildout scope	Yes
Professional aerial hoop inventory	$6,500	Number of hoops and equipment specification	Yes
High-density safety crash mats	$7,000	Mat thickness, coverage, and safety grade	Yes
Opening cash buffer	$892,000	Month 1 rent, wages, and operating gap before payback	No

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Estimates capitalized startup assets only for an aerial ring studio, not ongoing operating cash.

What this excludes This calculator covers capitalized startup assets only. It excludes rent, payroll, taxes, monthly marketing, transaction fees, deposits, inventory runway, debt service, working capital, and the $892,000 cash buffer unless you show that as a separate output.

How does the CAPEX tab tie startup costs to funding?

The CAPEX tab in the Lyra Aerial Ring Classes Financial Model Template links $61,000 in assets to launch timing, depreciation, amortization, and funding need. Review each cost line before signing the lease.

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$61k startup assets
Depreciation and amortization
Funding need timing

Lyra Aerial Ring Classes Financial Model capex inputs showing startup and ongoing capital expenditures, equipment and studio fit-out assumptions users can customize for funding needs and scenario planning

Compare 3 Startup Cost Scenarios

Startup cost scenarios

Startup cost moves with space size, rigging, mats, hoops, staff, and rent timing. Base anchors to $61,000 CAPEX and $892,000 Month 1 cash; Lean trims lease risk, Full adds capacity.

Lean, Base, and Full launch options for an aerial ring studio.
Scenario	Lean LaunchLowest lease risk	Base LaunchBalanced launch	Full LaunchExpansion-ready
Launch model	Start in a shared space or sublease with a smaller class cap and tighter rent timing.	Use the modeled dedicated small studio: $61,000 CAPEX and a $892,000 Month 1 minimum cash need.	Build a larger multi-apparatus studio with more rigging points, more hoops, and a higher class cap.
Typical setup	Use a ceiling-safe area with fewer rigging points, fewer hoops, limited mats, and a lean instructor team.	Plan for a dedicated studio with standard rigging, flooring, crash mats, a front desk flow, and base launch marketing.	Add more floor area, more crash mats, a bigger instructor team, and a fuller member lounge buildout.
Cost drivers	Shared rent ceiling fit fewer rigging points fewer hoops and mats lighter launch marketing	Dedicated lease rigging points standard flooring and mats instructor team launch marketing	Larger lease more rigging points more hoops and mats bigger floor area larger instructor team
Planning rangeCAPEX only	Lower-capital launch bandTightest band	Modeled $61k base bandModeled base	Higher-capital launch bandLargest build
Best fit	Best for a founder testing demand before committing to a full lease and bigger buildout.	Best for a founder ready to open a dedicated small studio with the model's base build and staffing plan.	Best for a founder who wants expansion-ready space and can fund a larger buildout from day one.

Planning note: These scenario ranges are researched planning assumptions from the model, not exact quotes or guarantees.

How do you fund lyra aerial ring classes startup costs?

Fund Lyra Aerial Ring Classes with cash that covers the real launch gap: $61,000 in CAPEX plus a $892,000 Month 1 minimum cash buffer, but only after you test demand instead of betting on wishful class sales. Use the Year 1 price points of $160 beginner, $180 intermediate, $210 advanced, and $1,200 workshops, then tie funding to utilization, memberships, private lessons, and runway. The payroll test is real too: $65,000 studio director, $48,000 lead instructor, 0.5 FTE junior instructor at $38,000, and 0.5 FTE front desk coordinator at $32,000.

Launch cash

$61,000 CAPEX first
$892,000 minimum cash
26 billable days per month
Stress test 450% Year 1 occupancy

Revenue test

Beginner class: $160
Intermediate class: $180
Advanced class: $210
Workshops: $1,200

How much does aerial hoop rigging cost for a studio?

For Lyra Aerial Ring Classes, a safe aerial hoop rigging setup can run about $18,000 for a modeled structural system installation, before portable gear. That is separate from about $6,500 for lyra hoop inventory and $7,000 for crash mats, so the launch budget can rise fast. The real cost depends on ceiling height, load ratings, structural review, landlord approval, attachment points, and inspection, and safety-critical rigging should be installed by qualified professionals.

Cost drivers

$18,000 modeled rigging anchor
Separate from portable equipment
Ceiling height changes design
Load ratings set the limits

What to confirm

How many rigging points?
Will multiple apparatus share points?
Any lease restrictions or landlord rules?
How often will inspections happen?

How much does it cost to start lyra aerial ring classes?

Starting Lyra Aerial Ring Classes is modeled at $61,000 in CAPEX plus $892,000 Month 1 minimum cash, so the real funding need is far bigger than equipment alone; for earning context, see How Much Does Lyra Aerial Ring Classes Owner Make?. Rigging-safe space, structural installation, mats, flooring, insurance, staff, and working capital drive the opening budget. Fixed monthly overhead is $6,400 before wages, with $148,000 Year 1 payroll and modeled 450% Year 1 occupancy across 26 billable days/month.

Startup cash

$61,000 modeled CAPEX
$892,000 Month 1 minimum cash
Rigging and safety drive spend
Working capital matters early

Operating load

$6,400 overhead before wages
$148,000 Year 1 payroll
26 billable days monthly
Lease terms change cash need

Key Takeaways

Lease and buildout need separate rent, deposits, and CAPEX.
Rigging costs $18,000 and needs professional structural review.
Equipment, mats, and flooring add $25,500 upfront.
Payroll, software, and marketing drive launch cash burn.

Lyra Aerial Ring Classes Core Five Startup Costs

Studio Lease And Buildout Startup Expense

Lease Cash

You’ll usually pay $4,500 rent, a lease deposit, and first month’s rent before doors open. Treat rent and deposits as pre-opening cash, not buildout. Check landlord approvals, ceiling height, and whether structural work is landlord-controlled. Ask if rent starts before opening and if the room can handle aerial use before you sign.

Buildout Scope

Buildout is capitalized CAPEX (long-life spending): tenant improvements, flooring prep, mirrors, lighting, HVAC comfort, reception, changing/storage, and member lounge. Use contractor quotes and square footage to price it. Here, $9,000 covers the reception and member lounge buildout, while specialized sprung flooring is a separate $12,000 CAPEX line.

Keep It Clean

Keep the lease scope tight and get written approval for structural work, ceiling height, and aerial use. One clean rule: if the landlord owns the structure, get that detail in the lease. Don’t blur rent, deposits, and buildout, because that can hide the real opening cash need.

Sign-Check

Before you sign, confirm landlord approvals, rent timing, and whether the space can support aerial use. Also check mirrors, lighting, HVAC comfort, reception flow, and room for changing/storage and a member lounge. If the room fails on height or load, you’ll spend more fixing it than renting it.

Rigging, Structural Review, And Safety Installation Startup Expense

Rigging install

$18,000 covers the Month 1 to Month 3 structural rigging system install. It should include a qualified structural review, load-bearing points, anchors, spansets, swivels, carabiners, inspection, documentation, and landlord approval. Keep it separate from $6,500 hoop inventory and $7,000 mats.

Price drivers

The main drivers are the number of rigging points, the ceiling structure, access equipment, permitting needs, inspection cadence, and whether future apparatus growth is included. More points and harder access raise labor and review time. One line item should cover the full setup path, not just hardware.

Count rigging points first
Verify ceiling load path
Ask about future growth

Scope control

Protect quality by getting landlord approval and structural review before you sign the lease. Do not change apparatus count mid-install, because that can force extra anchors, extra inspection time, and more access work. The cleanest budget is one approved design, one documented review, and one install plan.

Get approval before lease signing
Lock the point count early
Avoid late design changes

Budget check

This cost lands before class revenue, so it needs to sit near the front of the launch budget. Track the $18,000 install separately from the $6,500 hoop inventory and $7,000 mats, with quote dates, permit needs, and inspection timing noted on the same budget sheet.

Instructor Readiness, Software, And Launch Marketing Startup Expense

Launch Setup

Budget $5,000 for website and booking integration, plus photos, intro offers, and pre-opening scheduling and payment setup. This is the one-time launch layer; keep it separate from monthly payroll and software burn so you can see how much cash is needed before the first class is sold.

People Cost

Year 1 staffing includes a $65,000 studio director, $48,000 lead instructor, 0.5 FTE junior instructor, and 0.5 FTE front desk coordinator. Add instructor recruitment, onboarding, and continuing training before opening, then treat payroll as recurring burn, not startup capex.

Use months of coverage.
Separate pre-opening payroll.
Track each role by FTE.

Software And Launch Spend

Plan for a $200 monthly software base fee, plus 40% booking software transaction fees that rise with sales volume. Year 1 marketing and lead generation should be budgeted at 80% of launch spend, which covers intro offers and local campaigns. One line: fix the setup, then watch variable fees.

Estimate fee volume from bookings.
Keep marketing tied to openings.
Review software charges monthly.

Control the Burn

Trim scope, not readiness: launch with only the software, staff, and campaigns needed to fill classes safely. If booking setup or onboarding slips, cash burn rises fast because the $200 software fee, payroll, and marketing keep running before revenue catches up.

Insurance, Permits, Legal, And Compliance Startup Expense

Coverage

$450 per month for professional liability insurance and $300 per month for accounting and legal is the known baseline. Add general liability, property coverage, and workers’ compensation where required. The real price depends on state rules, insurer terms, staffing model, and class risk profile.

Setup

This cost covers entity setup, waivers, local permits, music licensing, safety policies, incident reporting, and any landlord insurance or added-insured certificate request. Budget it as a separate legal and compliance line, not as part of buildout. Ask for quotes early, because permit fees and insurance terms can change before opening.

Confirm permit list by city.
Ask if waivers need review.
Check landlord certificate terms.

Policy Check

Before you bind coverage, ask three things: do minors need a separate policy, are private lessons covered, and are instructors employees or contractor status? Those answers drive workers’ compensation, liability limits, and who signs incident reports. A wrong setup here can cost more than the policy itself.

Minors policy needed?
Private lessons covered?
Instructors contractors or staff?

Lease

Don’t sign before you know whether the lease requires added insured certificates, what landlord approvals are needed, and who controls structural work. Also check if rent starts before opening, since insurance and permits may still be in process. That timing can create dead cash burn if you miss it.

Lyra Hoops, Mats, Flooring, And Class Equipment Startup Expense

Core Equipment

$25,500 is the core gear package here: $6,500 for professional lyra hoop inventory, $7,000 for high-density safety crash mats, and $12,000 for specialized sprung flooring. That covers multiple hoop sizes, taped or untaped rings, backup hardware, storage racks, floor protection, cleaning supplies, and replacement reserves. It sits outside rigging and lease costs.

What It Covers

Price this line by units × unit cost, then add quotes for storage and consumables. The key inputs are hoop count, mat thickness, flooring scope, and whether you stock spares. One clean rule: if the studio cannot replace worn gear fast, safety and class uptime both suffer.

Count every hoop size needed.
Quote mats and flooring separately.
Reserve cash for replacements.

Keep It Lean

Cut waste by buying only the hoop sizes you teach in month one and by separating portable gear from structural rigging. Don’t fold floor protection or cleaning items into buildout. The practical savings come from fewer spare units, tighter vendor quotes, and disciplined replacement timing, not from trimming safety.

Buy for launch capacity only.
Ask for package pricing.
Track wear before reordering.

Maintenance Load

Plan ongoing equipment maintenance and safety inspections at 30% of revenue in Year 1 and 25% in Year 2. Add grip aids and sanitization supplies at 15% of revenue in Year 1. That mix matters because a lyra studio sells trust as much as classes, so wear control has to stay in the operating budget.