{"product_id":"bra-fitting-startup-costs","title":"How Much It Costs To Start A Bra Fitting Service: $359k Cash Need","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full boutique professional bra fitting service in the researched model needs about \u003cstrong\u003e$359,000\u003c\/strong\u003e of funding capacity, because cash bottoms out in Month 30 before payback in Month 54 The opening plan includes \u003cstrong\u003e$130,000\u003c\/strong\u003e of fixed CAPEX, \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e of initial inventory, \u003cstrong\u003e$10,000\u003c\/strong\u003e of stylist certification, and launch-period operating losses A lean appointment-only setup can cost less if it avoids a full retail buildout and broad inventory, but the provided research does not include a separate lean vendor-quoted range Year 1 revenue is \u003cstrong\u003e$121,000\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e-$159,000\u003c\/strong\u003e EBITDA, so working capital is not optional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eEstimate Startup Costs with Calculator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-capex-calculator\" aria-label=\"Professional Bra Fitting Service Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Startup CAPEX calculator.xlsx\" data-source-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-source-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-page-title=\"Professional Bra Fitting Service Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-note-title=\"What's excluded\" data-note-text=\"Fixed CAPEX = included asset categories plus contingency. This excludes inventory, certification, rent deposits, payroll, marketing, taxes, software subscriptions, merchant fees, debt service, working capital, and other non-CAPEX startup funding needs.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-capex-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup CAPEX Calculator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-intro\"\u003eEstimates the capitalized startup assets only for a professional bra fitting service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Scenario presets\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"lean\"\u003eLean\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"full\"\u003eFull\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-layout\"\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"fml-capex-inputs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeasehold Improvements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eDriven by square footage, fitting room count, and buildout work.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"leasehold_improvements\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Leasehold Improvements\" data-capex-note=\"Driven by square footage, fitting room count, and buildout work.\" data-lean=\"36000\" data-base=\"40000\" data-full=\"46000\" name=\"leasehold_improvements\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"40,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior Buildout and Fixtures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCovers mirrors, lighting, shelving, and display fixtures.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"interior_buildout_fixtures\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Interior Buildout and Fixtures\" data-capex-note=\"Covers mirrors, lighting, shelving, and display fixtures.\" data-lean=\"40500\" data-base=\"45000\" data-full=\"51750\" name=\"interior_buildout_fixtures\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"45,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom Fitting Room Cabinetry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eDriven by the number of fitting rooms and finish level.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"fitting_room_cabinetry\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Custom Fitting Room Cabinetry\" data-capex-note=\"Driven by the number of fitting rooms and finish level.\" data-lean=\"22500\" data-base=\"25000\" data-full=\"28750\" name=\"fitting_room_cabinetry\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"25,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePOS Hardware and Security System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eIncludes registers, terminals, cameras, and security setup.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"pos_security_system\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"POS Hardware and Security System\" data-capex-note=\"Includes registers, terminals, cameras, and security setup.\" data-lean=\"10800\" data-base=\"12000\" data-full=\"13800\" name=\"pos_security_system\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"12,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore Signage and Branding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCovers exterior signs and in-store brand materials.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"signage_branding\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Store Signage and Branding\" data-capex-note=\"Covers exterior signs and in-store brand materials.\" data-lean=\"7200\" data-base=\"8000\" data-full=\"9200\" name=\"signage_branding\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"8,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContingency Reserve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCovers change orders, freight, and small install overages.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-percent\"\u003e\n\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"contingency_reserve\" data-capex-kind=\"percent\" name=\"contingency_reserve\" type=\"range\" min=\"0\" max=\"25\" step=\"1\" data-lean=\"5\" data-base=\"10\" data-full=\"15\" value=\"10\"\u003e\u003coutput data-capex-output=\"contingencyValue\"\u003e10%\u003c\/output\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"fml-capex-results\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-tag\"\u003eFixed CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-total\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTotal startup CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-capex-output=\"totalCapex\"\u003e$143,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"fml-capex-result-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSubtotal before contingency\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"subtotal\"\u003e$130,000\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eContingency amount\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"contingencyAmount\"\u003e$13,000\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLargest cost driver\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"largestDriver\"\u003eInterior Buildout and Fixtures\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-chart\" aria-label=\"CAPEX cost category breakdown\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLeasehold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"leasehold_improvements\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 31%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"leasehold_improvements\"\u003e31%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBuildout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"interior_buildout_fixtures\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 35%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"interior_buildout_fixtures\"\u003e35%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCabinetry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"fitting_room_cabinetry\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 19%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"fitting_room_cabinetry\"\u003e19%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePOS\/Security\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"pos_security_system\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 9%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"pos_security_system\"\u003e9%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSignage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"signage_branding\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 6%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"signage_branding\"\u003e6%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-export\" type=\"button\" data-capex-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's excluded\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed CAPEX = included asset categories plus contingency. This excludes inventory, certification, rent deposits, payroll, marketing, taxes, software subscriptions, merchant fees, debt service, working capital, and other non-CAPEX startup funding needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section_blog text-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"line_top_blog\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat does the CAPEX tab validate?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis CAPEX tab in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bra-fitting-financial-model\"\u003eProfessional Bra Fitting Service Financial Model Template\u003c\/a\u003e shows startup costs. Review depreciation, payroll, and cash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCAPEX screenshot highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$130,000\u003c\/strong\u003e fixed CAPEX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$10,000\u003c\/strong\u003e certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 26 breakeven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 30 minimum cash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 54 payback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45% first-year conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15% repeat customers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 units per order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$4,500 lease, wages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section_blog image-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-card\" data-preview-src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/bra-fitting-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_c5a39b69-73af-4508-8e8a-870ce64e73a3.webp\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"preview-img\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/bra-fitting-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_c5a39b69-73af-4508-8e8a-870ce64e73a3.webp?width=500\" alt=\"Professional Bra Fitting Service Financial Model capex inputs showing capital expenditure items and customizable investment schedules, letting users define store buildouts, equipment, and timing for scenario-ready forecasts.\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-overlay\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"preview-btn\" type=\"button\" style=\"align-items: center; vertical-align: middle; display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; line-height: 1;\"\u003e\nPREVIEW \u003csvg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"14\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M416 176V86.63L246.6 256L416 425.4V336c0-8.844 7.156-16 16-16s16 7.156 16 16v128c0 8.844-7.156 16-16 16h-128c-8.844 0-16-7.156-16-16s7.156-16 16-16h89.38L224 278.6L54.63 448H144C152.8 448 160 455.2 160 464S152.8 480 144 480h-128C7.156 480 0 472.8 0 464v-128C0 327.2 7.156 320 16 320S32 327.2 32 336v89.38L201.4 256L32 86.63V176C32 184.8 24.84 192 16 192S0 184.8 0 176v-128C0 39.16 7.156 32 16 32h128C152.8 32 160 39.16 160 48S152.8 64 144 64H54.63L224 233.4L393.4 64H304C295.2 64 288 56.84 288 48S295.2 32 304 32h128C440.8 32 448 39.16 448 48v128C448 184.8 440.8 192 432 192S416 184.8 416 176z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat hidden costs should a bra fitting service budget for before opening?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're opening a \u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Bra Fitting Service\u003c\/strong\u003e, the hidden costs are the cash drains before sales start, not just the shelves and fixtures; the basics are covered in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/how-to-open\/bra-fitting\"\u003eHow To Launch Professional Bra Fitting Service?\u003c\/a\u003e. Budget for \u003cstrong\u003elease deposits\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eutilities deposits\u003c\/strong\u003e, and an \u003cstrong\u003einsurance deposit\u003c\/strong\u003e tied to \u003cstrong\u003e$400\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e coverage, plus pre-opening payroll for a \u003cstrong\u003e$65,000\u003c\/strong\u003e manager, \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e lead stylist, and \u003cstrong\u003e$35,000\u003c\/strong\u003e junior stylist. In year 1, add \u003cstrong\u003e$10,000\u003c\/strong\u003e certification, \u003cstrong\u003e$1,200\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly marketing and Local SEO, \u003cstrong\u003e$500\u003c\/strong\u003e cleaning, \u003cstrong\u003e$250\u003c\/strong\u003e booking software, \u003cstrong\u003e5%\u003c\/strong\u003e merchant fees, and returns, exchanges, and shrinkage—so the \u003cstrong\u003e$359,000\u003c\/strong\u003e cash low point matters more than the \u003cstrong\u003e$185,000\u003c\/strong\u003e startup purchases if traffic is weak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUpfront cash\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLease deposits\u003c\/strong\u003e hit before opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUtilities deposits\u003c\/strong\u003e come due early.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsurance\u003c\/strong\u003e needs a deposit on \u003cstrong\u003e$400\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-opening payroll adds \u003cstrong\u003e$65k\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e$45k\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e$35k\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRun-rate costs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$10,000\u003c\/strong\u003e certification training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$1,200\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly marketing and Local SEO.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$500\u003c\/strong\u003e cleaning plus \u003cstrong\u003e$250\u003c\/strong\u003e software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5%\u003c\/strong\u003e merchant fees, returns, and shrinkage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow much does it cost to open a professional bra fitting service?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpening a \u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Bra Fitting Service\u003c\/strong\u003e as a researched full boutique needs at least \u003cstrong\u003e$359,000 in cash by Month 30\u003c\/strong\u003e; the cost issue is not just buildout, it’s funding losses while demand ramps. For the operating cost line-by-line, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/operating-costs\/bra-fitting\"\u003eWhat Are Operating Costs For Professional Bra Fitting Service?\u003c\/a\u003e: the anchor model shows \u003cstrong\u003e$121,000 Year 1 revenue\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e-$159,000 EBITDA\u003c\/strong\u003e, so payroll and rent drive the funding gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStartup cash\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$130,000\u003c\/strong\u003e fixed CAPEX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e initial inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$10,000\u003c\/strong\u003e certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$145,000\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 1 payroll base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eModel choice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppointment-only cuts buildout pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall boutique uses the \u003cstrong\u003e$359,000\u003c\/strong\u003e anchor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger retail adds space, staff, stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed overhead runs \u003cstrong\u003e$7,500\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow much does initial inventory cost for a bra fitting business?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitial inventory for a \u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Bra Fitting Service\u003c\/strong\u003e is about \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that should be treated as startup funding, not fixed CAPEX. Here’s the quick math: with \u003cstrong\u003e45% visitor-to-buyer conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e2 units per order\u003c\/strong\u003e, Year 1 stock should lean toward \u003cstrong\u003e60% fitting bras\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e25% matching panty sets\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e10% luxury sleepwear\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e5% garment care kits\u003c\/strong\u003e at price points of \u003cstrong\u003e$145\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e$55\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e$180\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e$35\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eSize range, cup depth, band sizes, inclusive sizing, reorder terms, returns, and vendor minimums\u003c\/strong\u003e are what push the cash need up or down, and the \u003cstrong\u003e14% direct wholesale inventory cost\u003c\/strong\u003e in Year 1 only works if buys stay tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAssortment economics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e opening stock need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60%\u003c\/strong\u003e bras, core revenue driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25%\u003c\/strong\u003e panty sets for add-on sales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10%\u003c\/strong\u003e sleepwear, \u003cstrong\u003e5%\u003c\/strong\u003e care kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCash risk points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 units\u003c\/strong\u003e per order target\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e45%\u003c\/strong\u003e visitor-to-buyer conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14%\u003c\/strong\u003e direct wholesale cost in Year 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch vendor minimums and returns closely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCalculate Fuding Needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static\" aria-label=\"Professional Bra Fitting Service Startup Cost Summary\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Professional Bra Fitting Service Startup Cost Summary.xlsx\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Professional Bra Fitting Service Startup Cost Summary\" data-source-url=\"\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-summary-static-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup cost summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-description\"\u003eThis table summarizes startup asset costs and the separate cash reserve needed before breakeven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-actions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Highlight scenario\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-export\" type=\"button\" data-summary-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static-metrics\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-primary\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHighlighted CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"capex\"\u003e$175,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall data-summary-metric=\"scenario\"\u003eBase planning example\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExcluded cash needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"working\"\u003e$359,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eOutside CAPEX total\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFunding need\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"funding\"\u003e$534,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCAPEX + excluded cash needs\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-summary-static-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCost Category\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate-header\" data-summary-estimate-header\u003eBase Estimate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMain Cost Driver\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCAPEX Calculator\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"75000\" data-base=\"85000\" data-high=\"95000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoutique Interior Buildout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$85,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eStore fit-out scope and finish quality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"22000\" data-base=\"25000\" data-high=\"28000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom Fitting Room Cabinetry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$25,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eNumber of fitted rooms and custom millwork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"10000\" data-base=\"12000\" data-high=\"14000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePOS Hardware and Security System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$12,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eCheckout hardware, cameras, and security setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"7000\" data-base=\"8000\" data-high=\"10000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStore Signage and Branding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$8,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eExterior signs and in-store brand materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"40000\" data-base=\"45000\" data-high=\"50000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInitial Inventory Stocking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$45,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eOpening mix of bras, sets, and sleepwear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"is-excluded\" data-summary-row data-low=\"320000\" data-base=\"359000\" data-high=\"410000\" data-capex=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpening Cash Buffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$359,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eMonth 30 cash trough before breakeven and payback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill is-no\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfooter class=\"fml-summary-static-note\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ranges are researched assumptions; deposits, payroll ramp, and reserves stay outside CAPEX.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eProfessional Bra Fitting Service Core Five Startup Costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eLeasehold Buildout And Fitting Rooms Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuildout scope\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassify the boutique interior buildout, custom fitting room cabinetry, and store signage as \u003cstrong\u003efixed CAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e. The core fixed subtotal is \u003cstrong\u003e$118,000\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003e$85,000\u003c\/strong\u003e buildout, \u003cstrong\u003e$25,000\u003c\/strong\u003e cabinetry, and \u003cstrong\u003e$8,000\u003c\/strong\u003e signage. This work covers private fitting rooms, mirrors, lighting, seating, sound control, accessibility, secure storage, and customer flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat drives the budget\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimate this cost with vendor quotes for millwork, carpentry, electrical, finishes, and signage. Ask the landlord about an improvement allowance, because it changes cash needed upfront but not the work required. Keep the \u003cstrong\u003e$4,500\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly lease and any lease deposit out of CAPEX. One clean rule: if it’s installed or long-lived, treat it as buildout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice each room and fixture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate rent from CAPEX.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm allowance before signing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow to control spend\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut cost by using standard finishes, fewer custom details, and a simple layout that still supports privacy and comfort. Don’t trim mirrors, lighting, or sound control too far; those affect the client experience. Get at least two quotes on millwork and signage. A tight design brief usually saves money without hurting fit quality or accessibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse standard sizes first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimit custom woodwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect fit-room privacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eLease cost split\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the lease deposit and the \u003cstrong\u003e$4,500\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly boutique lease separate from startup CAPEX. Rent funds occupancy, while buildout funds the installed space. If the landlord fronts part of the work, your cash need drops, but the operational need for private rooms, storage, and client flow stays the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eOpening Inventory And Assortment Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBase Buy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA retail boutique needs \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in opening inventory. Treat it as core launch stock, not an optional add-on; an appointment-only referral model can run leaner, but a shop needs enough depth to serve real fitting demand and keep the floor from going empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMix Plan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the Year 1 mix to shape the buy: \u003cstrong\u003e60%\u003c\/strong\u003e bras at \u003cstrong\u003e$145\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e25%\u003c\/strong\u003e matching panty sets at \u003cstrong\u003e$55\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e10%\u003c\/strong\u003e sleepwear at \u003cstrong\u003e$180\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e5%\u003c\/strong\u003e care kits at \u003cstrong\u003e$35\u003c\/strong\u003e. On a \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e opening buy, that maps to \u003cstrong\u003e$27,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e$11,250\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e$4,500\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e$2,250\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBras carry the deepest size run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSets need matching color depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleepwear can stay tighter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFit Depth\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild depth for inclusive sizing, cup depth, band sizes, and specialty fit needs. Brand minimums can force extra units, while returns, exchanges, reorder cadence, and stockouts decide cash use; the wrong size curve hurts trust fast, so keep core sizes deeper than fashion colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack sell-through by size weekly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReorder core bras first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimit slow colors and sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eStock Cost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect wholesale inventory cost is modeled at \u003cstrong\u003e14%\u003c\/strong\u003e of revenue in \u003cstrong\u003eYear 1\u003c\/strong\u003e and falls to \u003cstrong\u003e10%\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eYear 5\u003c\/strong\u003e. That only works if turns stay healthy, so track sell-through, reorder fast on best sizes, and avoid tying cash up in slow styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eFixtures, Equipment, POS, And Security Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFixed equipment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBudget \u003cstrong\u003e$12,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for durable \u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e: display racks, drawers, shelving, product bins, fitting-room mirrors, measuring tools, checkout hardware, payment terminals, barcode or inventory tools, appointment booking, and basic security. Put custom, installed cabinetry in buildout, not in loose fixtures. Keep this line separate from software and card fees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat to price\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice this from unit counts, vendor quotes, and install costs. Use a one-time equipment line for long-lived items, then keep the \u003cstrong\u003e$250\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly CRM and booking software subscription outside startup CAPEX. That split keeps the budget clean and stops recurring tools from being buried in opening costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount each fixture by room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet separate install quotes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclude monthly software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKeep spend tight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy for fit flow, privacy, and theft control first. If the landlord already covers mirrors, lighting, or security rough-ins, the cash need drops, but the function still has to be there. Avoid overbuilding cabinetry and mixing one-time hardware with the \u003cstrong\u003e5%\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 1 payment and commission cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkip duplicate storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse landlord-covered items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep recurring fees separate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eBudget split\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShow three lines in the model: \u003cstrong\u003e$12,000\u003c\/strong\u003e fixed equipment CAPEX, \u003cstrong\u003e$250\u003c\/strong\u003e per month for CRM and booking software, and \u003cstrong\u003e5%\u003c\/strong\u003e of Year 1 sales for sales commissions and merchant fees. That separation makes startup cash, monthly overhead, and payment processing easy to track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eLicenses, Insurance, And Professional Services Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStartup setup costs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntity setup, sales tax registration, resale certificate, lease review, accounting setup, bookkeeping setup, and insurance all sit in this bucket. Because the store sells physical products, sales tax compliance starts on \u003cstrong\u003eday one\u003c\/strong\u003e. Keep professional fees in pre-opening or operating expense; only capitalize a fee if it creates a long-lived asset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInsurance budget\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBudget \u003cstrong\u003e$400 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e for insurance and liability. That should cover general liability and property coverage, with workers’ compensation added if staff are employed. Quote legal and tax filings separately, because entity fees, lease review, and state registrations are usually one-time cash needs, not fixed CAPEX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral liability for customer risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProperty coverage for store assets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkers’ comp if staff are hired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eControl the spend\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut waste by getting one attorney, one CPA, and one insurance quote before launch. Ask the landlord about any improvement allowance, then keep that separate from these fees. One line item for setup, one for monthly insurance, one for compliance; clean tracking makes the startup budget easier to defend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eKeep it off CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you hire staff, add workers’ comp before opening and renew it with payroll. Sales tax filings and bookkeeping should be live from the first sale, so the POS, tax setup, and ledger rules all need to match. Don’t tuck these costs into \u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e; they belong in opening cash or monthly overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eStaffing Readiness, Training, And Launch Marketing Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStartup cash need\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a bra fitting boutique, startup cash starts with people, not shelves. Use \u003cstrong\u003e$10,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for stylist certification, then fund pre-opening payroll for a \u003cstrong\u003e$65,000\u003c\/strong\u003e store manager, \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e lead fit stylist, and \u003cstrong\u003e$35,000\u003c\/strong\u003e junior stylist in Year 1. Treat training, payroll before revenue, and launch promos as pre-opening expenses or working capital, not CAPEX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat the budget covers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe readiness budget should cover customer service standards, sales scripts, fitting-process training, signage coordination, referral partnerships, launch marketing, and local SEO. The recurring marketing and SEO line is \u003cstrong\u003e$1,200\u003c\/strong\u003e per month, so estimate cash by multiplying months of coverage by \u003cstrong\u003e$1,200\u003c\/strong\u003e and adding the one-time \u003cstrong\u003e$10,000\u003c\/strong\u003e training cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKeep it off CAPEX\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep this cost out of CAPEX unless it creates a long-lived asset. A clean setup is: one-time training, pre-opening payroll, and launch promotions in startup working capital; then marketing and local SEO flow into monthly operating expense. One clean rule: if it burns cash before the first sale, don’t put it on the asset side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eStaffing for foot traffic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStaffing should match traffic, because the fit process is the product. Year 1 daily visitors range from \u003cstrong\u003e8\u003c\/strong\u003e on slower weekdays to \u003cstrong\u003e25\u003c\/strong\u003e on Saturday, so schedule enough labor to greet, measure, and close without rushing. Tight scripts and clear fitting steps matter when one busy day can equal three slow ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCompare 3 Startup Cost Scenarios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-scenario-table\" aria-label=\"Professional Bra Fitting Service Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Professional Bra Fitting Service Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-note-label=\"Planning note\" data-note-text=\"These scenario ranges are researched planning assumptions from the model, not vendor quotes or final bids.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-scenario-table-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup Cost Scenarios\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-description\"\u003eStartup costs swing by format: appointment-only keeps buildout and inventory light, while a full-service retail store adds more space, more rooms, and more staff. The base case uses the modeled boutique budget and cash need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-actions\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-scenario-table-export\" type=\"button\" data-scenario-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-scenario-table-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eLean, base, and full launch cost views for a professional bra fitting store.\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-stub\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Scenario\"\u003eScenario\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Lean Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eLean Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eAppointment-Only\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Base Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eBase Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eCurated Boutique\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Full Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eFull Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eFull-Service Retail\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Launch model\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-launch\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-launch-model.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eLaunch model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Runs by appointment with lower buildout and tighter stock.\"\u003eRuns by appointment with lower buildout and tighter stock.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Uses the modeled boutique case with $130,000 fixed CAPEX, $45,000 inventory, and $10,000 certification.\"\u003eUses the modeled boutique case with $130,000 fixed CAPEX, $45,000 inventory, and $10,000 certification.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Uses a larger retail format with more space, more fitting rooms, and higher staffing.\"\u003eUses a larger retail format with more space, more fitting rooms, and higher staffing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Typical setup\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-setup\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-typical-setup.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eTypical setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Uses one fitting area, a small inventory, and simple booking.\"\u003eUses one fitting area, a small inventory, and simple booking.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Keeps the store compact with core stock and a standard booking flow.\"\u003eKeeps the store compact with core stock and a standard booking flow.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Adds broader inventory, more service capacity, and a heavier opening plan.\"\u003eAdds broader inventory, more service capacity, and a heavier opening plan.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Cost drivers\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-drivers\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-cost-drivers.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eCost drivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Lower buildout; smaller inventory; booking software; light staffing\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower buildout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esmaller inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebooking software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elight staffing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Boutique buildout; initial inventory; stylist certification; working capital\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoutique buildout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einitial inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estylist certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eworking capital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Larger footprint; more fitting rooms; higher payroll; deeper inventory; pre-opening spend\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger footprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emore fitting rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehigher payroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edeeper inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epre-opening spend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Planning range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-range\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-planning-range.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003ePlanning range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-subtitle\"\u003eCAPEX only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Custom budget only\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003eCustom budget only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eLean budget\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$359,000 cash need\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$359,000 cash need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eModel case\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Custom quote and staffing budget\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003eCustom quote and staffing budget\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eQuote needed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Best fit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-fit\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-best-fit.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eBest fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for founders testing demand with booked appointments and minimal stock.\"\u003eBest for founders testing demand with booked appointments and minimal stock.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for operators opening a small boutique with the modeled cash plan.\"\u003eBest for operators opening a small boutique with the modeled cash plan.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for funded teams planning a larger store and more staff from day one.\"\u003eBest for funded teams planning a larger store and more staff from day one.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-table-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e These scenario ranges are researched planning assumptions from the model, not vendor quotes or final bids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"FinancialModelsLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49303528014067,"sku":"bra-fitting-startup-costs","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/6191\/2762\/files\/bra-fitting-startup-costs.webp?v=1782677227","url":"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\/products\/bra-fitting-startup-costs","provider":"Financial Models Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}