{"product_id":"electronics-repair-shop-startup-costs","title":"Electronics Repair Shop Startup Costs: $100k Opening CAPEX","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"line_top\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’re planning a device repair shop, so the key split is \u003cstrong\u003e$100,000 in modeled startup CAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e versus inventory, pre-opening expenses, deposits, and operating cash The first operating year also carries \u003cstrong\u003e$143,000 of negative EBITDA\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the real funding plan is bigger than tools and buildout alone These ranges are planning assumptions from the model, not vendor quotes or guaranteed costs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-1_new_design\" id=\"main_article_image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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=\"Electronics Repair Shop 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=\"Electronics Repair Shop Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-note-title=\"Not included\" data-note-text=\"This covers one-time startup assets only. It excludes inventory, payroll runway, deposits, debt service, working capital, and ongoing operating costs; optional add-ons like a vehicle, refurbished display stock, furniture, and security cameras are not included unless added separately.\"\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 capitalized startup assets only for an electronics repair shop before opening.\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\u003eShop buildout, counters, wiring, and fixed setup 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=\"Shop buildout, counters, wiring, and fixed setup work.\" data-lean=\"20000\" data-base=\"25000\" data-full=\"30000\" name=\"leasehold_improvements\" 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\u003eSpecialized Repair Tools \u0026amp; Equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eBench tools, soldering gear, microscopes, and ESD setup.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"tools_and_equipment\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Specialized Repair Tools \u0026amp; Equipment\" data-capex-note=\"Bench tools, soldering gear, microscopes, and ESD setup.\" data-lean=\"12000\" data-base=\"15000\" data-full=\"18000\" name=\"tools_and_equipment\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"15,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiagnostic Software Licenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eStartup diagnostic software needed to test and repair devices.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"diagnostic_licenses\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Diagnostic Software Licenses\" data-capex-note=\"Startup diagnostic software needed to test and repair devices.\" data-lean=\"4000\" data-base=\"5000\" data-full=\"6000\" name=\"diagnostic_licenses\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"5,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoint of Sale System \u0026amp; Hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCheckout hardware, payment terminal, and register setup.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"pos_system_hardware\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Point of Sale System \u0026amp; Hardware\" data-capex-note=\"Checkout hardware, payment terminal, and register setup.\" data-lean=\"2500\" data-base=\"3000\" data-full=\"4000\" name=\"pos_system_hardware\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"3,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComputers \u0026amp; IT Infrastructure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eOffice computers, network gear, and startup IT setup.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"computers_it_infrastructure\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Computers \u0026amp; IT Infrastructure\" data-capex-note=\"Office computers, network gear, and startup IT setup.\" data-lean=\"5000\" data-base=\"6000\" data-full=\"8000\" name=\"computers_it_infrastructure\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"6,000\"\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 buildout overruns, tool add-ons, and setup waste.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-percent\"\u003e\n\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"contingency\" data-capex-kind=\"percent\" name=\"contingency\" type=\"range\" min=\"5\" max=\"15\" 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\"\u003eStartup CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-total\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTotal startup CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-capex-output=\"totalCapex\"\u003e$59,400\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$54,000\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eContingency amount\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"contingencyAmount\"\u003e$5,400\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLargest cost driver\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"largestDriver\"\u003eLeasehold Improvements\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\u003eBuildout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"leasehold_improvements\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 46%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"leasehold_improvements\"\u003e46%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"tools_and_equipment\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 28%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"tools_and_equipment\"\u003e28%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDiagnostics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"diagnostic_licenses\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 9%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"diagnostic_licenses\"\u003e9%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePOS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"pos_system_hardware\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 6%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"pos_system_hardware\"\u003e6%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"computers_it_infrastructure\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 11%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"computers_it_infrastructure\"\u003e11%\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\u003eNot included\u003c\/strong\u003e This covers one-time startup assets only. It excludes inventory, payroll runway, deposits, debt service, working capital, and ongoing operating costs; optional add-ons like a vehicle, refurbished display stock, furniture, and security cameras are not included unless added separately.\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 should the CAPEX tab show?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/electronics-repair-shop-financial-model\"\u003eElectronics Repair Shop Financial Model Template\u003c\/a\u003e CAPEX tab maps \u003cstrong\u003e$100,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in Month 1–7 startup assets. Review assumptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey screenshot highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–7 launch timing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeasehold, tools, vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM26 cash, M25 breakeven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45-month payback\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\/electronics-repair-shop-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_a8b6551d-8987-4b6e-bbd9-ae75c4af9b46.webp\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"preview-img\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/electronics-repair-shop-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_a8b6551d-8987-4b6e-bbd9-ae75c4af9b46.webp?width=500\" alt=\"Electronics Repair Shop Financial Model capex inputs showing capital expenditure categories and customizable purchase, replacement and depreciation assumptions to plan equipment investment and cash needs.\"\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 electronics repair shop founders budget for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re opening an Electronics Repair Shop, the hidden costs are the cash items outside equipment, and they hit \u003cstrong\u003eworking capital\u003c\/strong\u003e fast. For revenue context, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/how-much-makes\/electronics-repair-shop\"\u003eHow Much Does The Owner Of An Electronics Repair Shop Like This Make?\u003c\/a\u003e, then budget for \u003cstrong\u003erent deposits\u003c\/strong\u003e tied to \u003cstrong\u003e$3,500\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly rent, \u003cstrong\u003eutility deposits\u003c\/strong\u003e tied to \u003cstrong\u003e$600\u003c\/strong\u003e utilities, and \u003cstrong\u003einsurance premiums\u003c\/strong\u003e tied to \u003cstrong\u003e$450\u003c\/strong\u003e business insurance. Add \u003cstrong\u003e25%\u003c\/strong\u003e payment processing, e-waste handling, warranty replacement reserves, and month-one spend like \u003cstrong\u003e$300\u003c\/strong\u003e software, \u003cstrong\u003e$100\u003c\/strong\u003e security, \u003cstrong\u003e$500\u003c\/strong\u003e professional services, and \u003cstrong\u003e$200\u003c\/strong\u003e admin supplies, because these drain cash before sales catch up.\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 costs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRent deposits\u003c\/strong\u003e before opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUtility deposits\u003c\/strong\u003e upfront\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsurance premiums\u003c\/strong\u003e prepay cash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLicense and permit setup\u003c\/strong\u003e fees\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\u003eEarly operating drains\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25%\u003c\/strong\u003e payment processing fee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eE-waste handling\u003c\/strong\u003e costs money\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty replacements\u003c\/strong\u003e need reserves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$1,100\u003c\/strong\u003e month-one overhead\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 money do you need to open an electronics repair shop?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need about \u003cstrong\u003e$292,000\u003c\/strong\u003e to open an Electronics Repair Shop under the full storefront model: \u003cstrong\u003e$100,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in modeled CAPEX plus \u003cstrong\u003e$192,000\u003c\/strong\u003e of EBITDA losses before breakeven in \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 25\u003c\/strong\u003e; track service quality early with \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/kpi-metrics\/electronics-repair-shop\"\u003eHow Is The Customer Satisfaction Level For Your Electronics Repair Shop?\u003c\/a\u003e. A lean counter-service setup that defers the \u003cstrong\u003e$30,000\u003c\/strong\u003e vehicle lowers modeled startup funding to about \u003cstrong\u003e$262,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, but home-based costs are not directly priced in the source model.\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$100,000\u003c\/strong\u003e modeled storefront CAPEX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$70,000\u003c\/strong\u003e lean CAPEX without vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$143,000\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 1 EBITDA loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$49,000\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 2 EBITDA loss\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\u003eMonthly Load\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$5,650\u003c\/strong\u003e fixed costs before wages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarketing not included in that base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarts with owner\/general manager\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead technician plus \u003cstrong\u003e0.5\u003c\/strong\u003e admin assistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat are the biggest costs to start an electronics repair shop?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest startup costs for an \u003cstrong\u003eElectronics Repair Shop\u003c\/strong\u003e are the \u003cstrong\u003e$30,000\u003c\/strong\u003e on-site repair vehicle and \u003cstrong\u003e$25,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in leasehold improvements, then \u003cstrong\u003e$15,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for specialized tools, \u003cstrong\u003e$10,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for refurbished stock, \u003cstrong\u003e$6,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for computers and IT, and \u003cstrong\u003e$5,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for diagnostic software licenses. Here’s the quick math: Year 1 repair service fees drive \u003cstrong\u003e800%\u003c\/strong\u003e of modeled customer allocation, refurbished device sales drive \u003cstrong\u003e200%\u003c\/strong\u003e, and parts plus refurbishment costs run at \u003cstrong\u003e200%\u003c\/strong\u003e of revenue. Device mix changes parts inventory and bench needs, so not every shop needs micro-soldering or board-level equipment on day one.\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\u003eBiggest startup costs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$30,000\u003c\/strong\u003e on-site vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$25,000\u003c\/strong\u003e leasehold improvements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$15,000\u003c\/strong\u003e tools and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$10,000\u003c\/strong\u003e refurbished stock\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\u003eWhat changes the budget\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$6,000\u003c\/strong\u003e computers and IT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$5,000\u003c\/strong\u003e software licenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevice mix changes inventory needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBench needs vary by repair type\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=\"Electronics Repair Shop Startup Cost Summary\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Electronics Repair Shop Startup Cost Summary.xlsx\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Electronics Repair Shop 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 breaks startup costs into core repair assets and excluded launch cash for an electronics repair shop.\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$86,000\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$598,000\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$684,000\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=\"22000\" data-base=\"25000\" data-high=\"30000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShop Leasehold Improvements\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\"\u003eLease size and fit-out scope\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=\"25000\" data-base=\"30000\" data-high=\"36000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelivery \/ On-site Repair Vehicle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$30,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eVehicle spec and condition\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=\"12000\" data-base=\"15000\" data-high=\"18000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecialized Repair Tools \u0026amp; Equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$15,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eTool set depth and calibration\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=\"8000\" data-base=\"10000\" data-high=\"12000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInitial Stock for Refurbished Sales Display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$10,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eDisplay inventory mix and volume\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=\"5000\" data-base=\"6000\" data-high=\"7500\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputers \u0026amp; IT Infrastructure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$6,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eWorkstation and network 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 class=\"is-excluded\" data-summary-row data-low=\"540000\" data-base=\"598000\" data-high=\"660000\" data-capex=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorking Capital Reserve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$598,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eFixed overhead, payroll ramp, and breakeven timing\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 planning assumptions; non-CAPEX items like deposits and launch cash are excluded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eElectronics Repair Shop Core Five Startup Costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eRepair Tools, Diagnostic Equipment, and Bench Setup 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\u003eBench Package\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA workable repair bench starts at \u003cstrong\u003e$20,000\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e$15,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for specialized tools and equipment, plus \u003cstrong\u003e$5,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for diagnostic software licenses. That covers hand tools, heat and soldering stations, microscopes, multimeters, power supplies, ESD mats, screen separators, battery tools, repair fixtures, and device-testing gear.\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\u003eBasic Setup\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003esmartphones\u003c\/strong\u003e and simple \u003cstrong\u003elaptop\u003c\/strong\u003e jobs, estimate one bench by counting stations and quotes for each tool class. Start with core hand tools, a soldering station, a heat station, an ESD mat, and test gear. Add software seats based on how many technicians need device checks, logs, and unlock workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne bench per technician\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuote each tool separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch software to seats\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\u003eAdvanced Add-Ons\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced \u003cstrong\u003emicro-soldering\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eboard-level\u003c\/strong\u003e work needs more than a basic phone bench. Add microscopes, better power supplies, repair fixtures, and device-testing equipment if you also handle \u003cstrong\u003etablets\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003egame consoles\u003c\/strong\u003e. Here’s the quick split: basic bench for swaps and diagnostics, advanced add-ons for board repair and deeper fault finding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicroscope for board work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply for fault tracing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixtures for fragile devices\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;\"\u003eScope Check\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat this estimate hides is scope. If you only fix \u003cstrong\u003esmartphones\u003c\/strong\u003e, the bench stays lean. If you also take \u003cstrong\u003elaptops\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etablets\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003egame consoles\u003c\/strong\u003e, budget for extra tools, more software, and tighter testing, because each device type raises setup cost and the time needed per repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eInitial Parts Inventory and Consumables 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\u003eParts Stock\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stock covers \u003cstrong\u003escreens\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebatteries\u003c\/strong\u003e, charging ports, cables, adhesives, screws, cleaning supplies, test parts, and common replacement components. It also funds display-ready refurbished units. The source model sets aside \u003cstrong\u003e$10,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for initial stock, but the real need shifts with device mix and same-day service volume.\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\u003eSizing Inputs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize inventory from supported devices, monthly repair volume, and whether parts are stocked upfront or ordered on demand. Here’s the quick math: units repaired × part cost × coverage months, plus a separate reserve for refurbished sales. The model ties Year 1 mix to \u003cstrong\u003e800%\u003c\/strong\u003e repair service fees and \u003cstrong\u003e200%\u003c\/strong\u003e refurbished device sales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eList supported devices first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimate monthly repair volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet stock vs order policy\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\u003eCash Control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep slow movers out of the bin. Unused parts tie up cash and go obsolete fast, especially on older phones and tablets. Buy fast-moving \u003cstrong\u003escreens\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebatteries\u003c\/strong\u003e, and cables first, and order niche parts only after demand shows up. A lean core stock protects margin without killing turnaround.\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;\"\u003eRefurb Stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the refurbished display pool tight and current. Use the opening \u003cstrong\u003e$10,000\u003c\/strong\u003e stock for the models you actually sell, then refresh it as repair demand shifts. If a part sits too long, it stops being inventory and starts acting like dead cash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eRetail Location, Buildout, and Fixtures 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\u003eUpfront Fitout\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an electronics repair shop, location buildout is a cash cost, not a monthly bill. The model uses \u003cstrong\u003e$25,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for leasehold improvements, \u003cstrong\u003e$4,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for furniture and fixtures, and \u003cstrong\u003e$2,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for security cameras, or \u003cstrong\u003e$31,000\u003c\/strong\u003e upfront. Keep that separate from \u003cstrong\u003e$3,500\u003c\/strong\u003e rent, \u003cstrong\u003e$600\u003c\/strong\u003e utilities, and \u003cstrong\u003e$100\u003c\/strong\u003e security and alarm costs.\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 It Covers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis budget covers lease deposits, minor renovations, a repair counter, shelving, a customer waiting area, signage, lighting, security, and ESD-safe work areas. Here’s the quick math: \u003cstrong\u003e$25,000\u003c\/strong\u003e + \u003cstrong\u003e$4,000\u003c\/strong\u003e + \u003cstrong\u003e$2,000\u003c\/strong\u003e = \u003cstrong\u003e$31,000\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use it as the location-and-fitout line, separate from tools and inventory.\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 Lean\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuildout cost changes with lease condition, landlord allowances, visibility needs, and walk-in volume. If the space already has good power, lighting, and layout, keep upgrades focused on the counter, customer area, and ESD-safe benches. Don’t overbuild if most jobs come by appointment instead of walk-ins.\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;\"\u003eMonthly Costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate one-time fitout from monthly occupancy costs. A shop with heavy walk-in traffic needs stronger visibility, better signage, and a more polished front end, while a lighter-traffic space can stay simpler. What this estimate hides: local lease terms and deposit demands, which can change cash needs before the first repair is sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eSoftware, POS, Security, and Customer Operations 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 Stack\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$16,000\u003c\/strong\u003e of launch spend covers the core software and security stack: \u003cstrong\u003e$3,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for POS hardware, \u003cstrong\u003e$6,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for computers and IT, \u003cstrong\u003e$5,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for diagnostic software licenses, and \u003cstrong\u003e$2,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for cameras. This supports repair tickets, inventory tracking, customer notifications, intake forms, and data privacy procedures.\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\u003eEstimate Inputs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild this line with a quote count, not a guess: \u003cstrong\u003ePOS units\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecomputer count\u003c\/strong\u003e, software seats, and camera coverage. Here’s the quick math: hardware plus licenses plus install. If you add more repair bays, your POS and device count rise first, then your software seats and network gear follow.\u003c\/p\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\u003eMonthly Tools\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep recurring tools separate from startup capex. Model \u003cstrong\u003e$300\u003c\/strong\u003e a month for software subscriptions and \u003cstrong\u003e25%\u003c\/strong\u003e payment processing fees. Do not book subscriptions as fixed assets unless you prepaid them upfront. That split matters because monthly tools hit cash flow right away, while capex gets spread over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack subscription months covered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget processing on sales volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequote fees before launch\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;\"\u003eControl the Spend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with one clean setup for tickets, inventory, and customer text alerts, then add advanced features only if volume justifies them. Push vendors for bundled installs and multi-year discounts, but keep payment fees variable. If you prepay any software, separate that from monthly operating cost so the books stay clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eLicensing, Insurance, Professional Setup, and Launch Readiness 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\u003ePermits and Setup\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bucket covers business registration, local permits, sales tax permit, insurance, legal and accounting setup, website, search profile prep, launch marketing, and staff training. The model uses \u003cstrong\u003e$450\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly insurance, \u003cstrong\u003e$500\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly professional services, \u003cstrong\u003e$15,000\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 1 marketing, and a \u003cstrong\u003e$50\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 1 CAC target. License fees still need local quotes.\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 It Costs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s the quick math: \u003cstrong\u003e$450\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly insurance is \u003cstrong\u003e$5,400\u003c\/strong\u003e a year, and \u003cstrong\u003e$500\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly professional services is \u003cstrong\u003e$6,000\u003c\/strong\u003e a year. Add quote-based permit fees, then test if the launch budget still supports the \u003cstrong\u003e$15,000\u003c\/strong\u003e marketing plan. Costs change with state, city, lease terms, trade-ins, refurbished sales, and on-site repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet local permit quotes first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm insurance coverage scope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap website and profile tasks\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 It Lean\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the spend tight by asking for local quotes, bundling legal and accounting work, and launching with a simple website and search profile before adding extras. Don’t guess on permits or insurance limits. The big mistake is opening before coverage and licenses match the actual service mix; that can turn a small setup cost into a shutdown risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBundle filings with one advisor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaunch basic, then expand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrain staff before opening day\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;\"\u003eOpen-Ready Checks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen only when insurance is bound, permits are filed, the tax setup is live, and staff can handle intake, data privacy, and repair tickets on day one. If the shop plans \u003cstrong\u003etrade-ins\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003erefurbished sales\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eon-site repair\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirm the added compliance steps first.\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=\"Electronics Repair Shop Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Electronics Repair Shop Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-note-label=\"Planning note\" data-note-text=\"These scenario ranges are researched planning assumptions, not exact vendor quotes or guaranteed totals.\"\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\"\u003eElectronics repair startup cost scenarios\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-description\"\u003eLean, base, and full launch costs shift with the vehicle, stock depth, and staffing. The gap changes how fast this repair shop can cover storefront service, refurb sales, and on-site work.\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 comparison for an electronics repair shop.\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\"\u003eCash-light start\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\"\u003eStandard shop\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\"\u003eGrowth launch\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=\"Counter-service or home-based planning keeps the delivery vehicle out of the first build.\"\u003eCounter-service or home-based planning keeps the delivery vehicle out of the first build.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Retail shop launch uses the full modeled build, including the $30,000 vehicle and $3,500 monthly rent.\"\u003eRetail shop launch uses the full modeled build, including the $30,000 vehicle and $3,500 monthly rent.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Retail-plus launch adds broader device coverage, on-site repair readiness, deeper stock, and Year 1 marketing at $15,000.\"\u003eRetail-plus launch adds broader device coverage, on-site repair readiness, deeper stock, and Year 1 marketing at $15,000.\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=\"Small repair desk with basic tools, limited stock, and no vehicle at launch.\"\u003eSmall repair desk with basic tools, limited stock, and no vehicle at launch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Storefront setup with core tools, standard inventory, and the full opening build.\"\u003eStorefront setup with core tools, standard inventory, and the full opening build.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Larger storefront with deeper stock, broader device coverage, and on-site repair capacity.\"\u003eLarger storefront with deeper stock, broader device coverage, and on-site repair capacity.\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=\"Tools and diagnostics; software licenses; opening stock; basic setup; deferred vehicle\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTools and diagnostics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esoftware licenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eopening stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebasic setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edeferred vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Leasehold improvements; repair tools; point of sale hardware; retail rent; refurbished stock\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeasehold improvements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erepair tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epoint of sale hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eretail rent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erefurbished stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Deeper inventory; on-site repair vehicle; broader equipment; Year 1 marketing; staffing buildout\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeeper inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eon-site repair vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebroader equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear 1 marketing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estaffing buildout\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=\"About $70,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003eAbout $70,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eDeferred vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$100,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$100,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eRetail opening\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Above $100,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003eAbove $100,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eOn-site ready\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 if you want a lower-cash start and can defer the vehicle.\"\u003eBest if you want a lower-cash start and can defer the vehicle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best if you want the modeled storefront build with standard staffing and rent.\"\u003eBest if you want the modeled storefront build with standard staffing and rent.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best if you want broader repairs, deeper stock, and on-site work, and can fund the $598,000 minimum cash case.\"\u003eBest if you want broader repairs, deeper stock, and on-site work, and can fund the $598,000 minimum cash case.\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, not exact vendor quotes or guaranteed totals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"FinancialModelsLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49303450452211,"sku":"electronics-repair-shop-startup-costs","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/6191\/2762\/files\/electronics-repair-shop-startup-costs.webp?v=1782681731","url":"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\/products\/electronics-repair-shop-startup-costs","provider":"Financial Models Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}