{"product_id":"eyewear-store-startup-costs","title":"Eyewear Store Startup Costs: $100K CAPEX Plus Cash Runway","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-plus-icon.svg\" alt=\"Key Takeaways\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Takeaways\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeep buildout separate from rent and movable fixtures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInventory cash follows sales mix, terms, and returns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFixtures and optical equipment need separate CAPEX buckets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLicensing, staffing, and launch costs stay out of CAPEX.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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=\"Eyewear Store 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=\"Eyewear Store Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-note-title=\"CAPEX scope\" data-note-text=\"Capitalized assets only. Excludes inventory, payroll runway, rent deposits, debt service, working capital, rent, utilities, insurance, software subscriptions, licenses, and marketing spend.\"\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 total CAPEX, CAPEX by month, and depreciation-ready startup assets for an eyewear store, excluding non-CAPEX cash needs.\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\u003eStore Fixtures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eShelving, counters, and build-out items needed to open.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"store_fixtures\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Store Fixtures\" data-capex-note=\"Shelving, counters, and build-out items needed to open.\" data-lean=\"16000\" data-base=\"20000\" data-full=\"26000\" name=\"store_fixtures\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"20,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptical Equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCore lab and fitting equipment used to serve customers.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"optical_equipment\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Optical Equipment\" data-capex-note=\"Core lab and fitting equipment used to serve customers.\" data-lean=\"24000\" data-base=\"30000\" data-full=\"39000\" name=\"optical_equipment\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"30,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePOS Hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCheckout terminals, scanners, and payment hardware.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"pos_hardware\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"POS Hardware\" data-capex-note=\"Checkout terminals, scanners, and payment hardware.\" data-lean=\"8000\" data-base=\"10000\" data-full=\"14000\" name=\"pos_hardware\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"10,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay Cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCases and merchandising units for frames and lenses.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"display_cases\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Display Cases\" data-capex-note=\"Cases and merchandising units for frames and lenses.\" data-lean=\"12000\" data-base=\"15000\" data-full=\"21000\" name=\"display_cases\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"15,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitial Furniture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSeating, desks, and front-of-store furniture.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"initial_furniture\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Initial Furniture\" data-capex-note=\"Seating, desks, and front-of-store furniture.\" data-lean=\"9600\" data-base=\"12000\" data-full=\"16000\" name=\"initial_furniture\" 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\u003eContingency Reserve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCovers install overruns, freight, and small scope changes.\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=\"0\" max=\"20\" 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\"\u003eTotal CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-total\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTotal startup CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-capex-output=\"totalCapex\"\u003e$95,700\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$87,000\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eContingency amount\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"contingencyAmount\"\u003e$8,700\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLargest cost driver\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"largestDriver\"\u003eOptical Equipment\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\u003eFixtures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"store_fixtures\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 23%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"store_fixtures\"\u003e23%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOptical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"optical_equipment\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 34%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"optical_equipment\"\u003e34%\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_hardware\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 11%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"pos_hardware\"\u003e11%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"display_cases\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 17%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"display_cases\"\u003e17%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFurniture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"initial_furniture\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 14%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"initial_furniture\"\u003e14%\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\u003eCAPEX scope\u003c\/strong\u003e Capitalized assets only. Excludes inventory, payroll runway, rent deposits, debt service, working capital, rent, utilities, insurance, software subscriptions, licenses, and marketing spend.\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 schedule show?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis screenshot shows the \u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX tab\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eyewear-store-financial-model\"\u003eEyewear Store Financial Model Template\u003c\/a\u003e, with startup costs and working capital across \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 1–6\u003c\/strong\u003e. Check expense lines, launch timing, amounts, and whether items are depreciated or amortized, then open the model and adjust assumptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eScreenshot highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixtures and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaunch-month spending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepreciation timing\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\/eyewear-store-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_3a096ae7-b823-40bc-8a81-c1140276a31d.webp\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"preview-img\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/eyewear-store-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_3a096ae7-b823-40bc-8a81-c1140276a31d.webp?width=500\" alt=\"Eyewear Store Financial Model capex inputs showing capital expenditure categories and purchase timing, letting users customize startup and growth asset costs, depreciation assumptions, and funding needs for planning.\"\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;\"\u003eHow should eyewear store funding needs be built into the plan?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEyewear Store\u003c\/strong\u003e funding should start with \u003cstrong\u003e$100,000 CAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e, then add opening inventory, deposits, licenses, insurance, payroll, and working capital so the business can survive the launch gap. With \u003cstrong\u003e500 weekly visitors\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e15% visitor-to-buyer conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e, that’s about \u003cstrong\u003e75 buyers a week\u003c\/strong\u003e before repeat orders mature, so cash runway has to cover a slow ramp. At \u003cstrong\u003e12 units per order\u003c\/strong\u003e and about \u003cstrong\u003e$145\u003c\/strong\u003e weighted unit price, the plan still shows \u003cstrong\u003eYear 1 EBITDA of -$162,000\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 19 breakeven\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\u003eStartup cash needs\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 CAPEX first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd opening inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclude deposits and licenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFund insurance and payroll\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\u003eRamp and return\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e500\u003c\/strong\u003e weekly visitors in Year 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15%\u003c\/strong\u003e conversion equals \u003cstrong\u003e75\u003c\/strong\u003e buyers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear 2 EBITDA: $30,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e34-month payback\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e564% ROE\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;\"\u003eWhat hidden costs of opening an eyewear store should you plan for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're opening an Eyewear Store, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/how-much-makes\/eyewear-store\"\u003eHow Much Does The Owner Of An Eyewear Store Typically Make?\u003c\/a\u003e helps frame the upside, but the real miss is hidden costs outside the capital spending (CAPEX) calculator. Plan for working capital, rent deposits, business registration, state optician rules where required, contact lens prescription handling compliance, professional fees, insurance, staff training, uniforms, payroll setup, launch marketing, and an early cash reserve. Your fixed monthly operating costs already add up to \u003cstrong\u003e$5,550\u003c\/strong\u003e before payroll: \u003cstrong\u003e$4,000\u003c\/strong\u003e rent, \u003cstrong\u003e$800\u003c\/strong\u003e utilities, \u003cstrong\u003e$300\u003c\/strong\u003e insurance, \u003cstrong\u003e$200\u003c\/strong\u003e maintenance, \u003cstrong\u003e$150\u003c\/strong\u003e software licenses, and \u003cstrong\u003e$100\u003c\/strong\u003e office supplies. Year 1 staffing also includes \u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e store manager, \u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e optician, \u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e sales associates, and a half-time style consultant starting later, so the real runway risk is cash: breakeven lands in \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 19\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 20\u003c\/strong\u003e needs \u003cstrong\u003e$646,000\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\u003eHidden startup costs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorking capital\u003c\/strong\u003e fills early cash gaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRent deposits\u003c\/strong\u003e and registration hit upfront.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan for optician rules and compliance fees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover insurance, uniforms, and launch marketing.\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\u003eRunway risk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed overhead totals \u003cstrong\u003e$5,550\u003c\/strong\u003e a month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear 1 starts with \u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e manager and \u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e optician.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd \u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e sales associates and a half-time consultant later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreakeven is \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 19\u003c\/strong\u003e; Month \u003cstrong\u003e20\u003c\/strong\u003e needs \u003cstrong\u003e$646,000\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 start an eyewear store?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need \u003cstrong\u003e$100,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for modeled startup CAPEX, but total funding for an \u003cstrong\u003eEyewear Store\u003c\/strong\u003e should include inventory, pre-opening costs, and cash runway; the stress point is \u003cstrong\u003e$646,000\u003c\/strong\u003e minimum cash need in \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 20\u003c\/strong\u003e. Track this gap with \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/kpi-metrics\/eyewear-store\"\u003eWhat Is The Most Important Metric To Measure The Success Of Your Eyewear Store?\u003c\/a\u003e, because Year 1 EBITDA is \u003cstrong\u003e-$162,000\u003c\/strong\u003e and breakeven arrives in \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 19\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 cost build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with \u003cstrong\u003e$100,000\u003c\/strong\u003e CAPEX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd opening inventory depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd pre-opening expenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFund runway through \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 20\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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\u003eCash drivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed monthly costs: \u003cstrong\u003e$5,550\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate payroll from fixed costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate variable costs from rent-like costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanning data, not lender approval\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=\"Eyewear Store Startup Cost Summary\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Eyewear Store Startup Cost Summary.xlsx\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Eyewear Store 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 shows eyewear store launch costs, grouped into startup assets and excluded working capital for planning.\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$100,000\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$646,000\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$746,000\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=\"28000\" data-base=\"32000\" data-high=\"38000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStore fixtures and furniture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$32,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eStore buildout and sales-floor fitout\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=\"27000\" data-base=\"30000\" data-high=\"35000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical equipment\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\"\u003eExam and lens-cutting equipment\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\u003ePOS system\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\"\u003eCheckout and inventory system 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=\"12000\" data-base=\"13000\" data-high=\"16000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignage and security system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$13,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eExterior visibility and loss prevention\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\u003eDisplay cases\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\"\u003eMerchandising and product presentation\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=\"550000\" data-base=\"646000\" data-high=\"760000\" data-capex=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorking capital reserve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$646,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003ePayroll ramp, rent, and inventory float before breakeven\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; working capital excludes expansion, debt service, and second locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eEyewear Store Core Five Startup Costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eLocation and Buildout 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\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEyewear store buildout is location-dependent CAPEX: flooring, lighting, counters, wall displays, mirrors, fitting areas, \u003cstrong\u003eADA\u003c\/strong\u003e access, storefront presentation, and exterior signage. The source data includes \u003cstrong\u003e$5,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for signage, but no separate leasehold improvement line, so keep buildout editable in the model and separate construction from movable fixtures and clinical equipment.\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\u003eRent Plan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel base rent at \u003cstrong\u003e$4,000\u003c\/strong\u003e per month from \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 1 through Month 60\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is \u003cstrong\u003e$240,000\u003c\/strong\u003e before deposits and other occupancy costs. Ask whether the site is inline retail, street-front, mall, or medical-office adjacent, because the location drives both rent and fit-out scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInline retail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreet-front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMall space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedical-office adjacent\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\u003eScope\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the budget split clean: construction and leasehold improvements on one line, movable fixtures like displays and seating on another, and clinical equipment in its own field. Here’s the quick math: compare quotes by square foot and fixture count so you can judge sites without mixing permanent work with portable assets.\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;\"\u003eFit-Out Check\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the space needs heavier storefront work, ADA changes, or more custom millwork, push that into the editable buildout field instead of burying it in rent. That keeps the model honest when comparing a simple shell to a finished unit with better presentation and more customer-facing space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eInitial Inventory 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\u003eOpening Stock\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpening inventory should cover \u003cstrong\u003eframes\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esunglasses\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edemo lenses\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003econtact lenses\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003elens replacement SKUs\u003c\/strong\u003e, cases, cleaning cloths, and repair accessories. Here’s the quick math: if Year 1 sales are \u003cstrong\u003e40%\u003c\/strong\u003e eyeglasses, \u003cstrong\u003e30%\u003c\/strong\u003e sunglasses, \u003cstrong\u003e20%\u003c\/strong\u003e contacts, and \u003cstrong\u003e10%\u003c\/strong\u003e lens replacement, the first buy should mirror that demand, not a generic shelf plan.\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\u003eSize the Buy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild the budget from \u003cstrong\u003eunits × wholesale quote × stock depth\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use the sales mix with ticket anchors of \u003cstrong\u003e$200\u003c\/strong\u003e eyeglasses, \u003cstrong\u003e$150\u003c\/strong\u003e sunglasses, \u003cstrong\u003e$50\u003c\/strong\u003e contacts, and \u003cstrong\u003e$100\u003c\/strong\u003e lens replacement. Then add minimum orders, return rights, and supplier lead times, because those decide how much cash stays on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuote each SKU separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack returnable versus final sale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet depth by lead time.\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\u003eKeep It Lean\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003e12%\u003c\/strong\u003e of Year 1 wholesale frames and lenses cost as the replenishment assumption, not the opening buy. That keeps reorder cash tied to sales instead of overbuying slow styles. What this estimate hides: long supplier terms, nonreturnable orders, and extra depth can push more cash into inventory fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy core styles first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimit slow-moving colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch minimum order 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;\"\u003eControl Cash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse supplier terms, minimum order quantities, return rights, and stock depth to set the opening cash need. A tighter opening mix lowers money tied up on shelves, but too little depth creates stockouts on fast movers, so the first buy should protect the \u003cstrong\u003etop-selling SKUs\u003c\/strong\u003e before adding fashion breadth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eFixtures, Displays, and Retail Equipment 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\u003eFixture Budget\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn eyewear store should budget \u003cstrong\u003e$55,000\u003c\/strong\u003e here: \u003cstrong\u003e$20,000\u003c\/strong\u003e store fixtures, \u003cstrong\u003e$15,000\u003c\/strong\u003e display cases, \u003cstrong\u003e$12,000\u003c\/strong\u003e furniture, and \u003cstrong\u003e$8,000\u003c\/strong\u003e security. This is merchandising and shrink control CAPEX, not clinical gear. The right spend depends on how many frame slots, locked cases, checkout lanes, and fitting seats the layout needs.\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\u003eUse this line for frame boards, sunglass displays, mirrors, checkout counter, customer seating, repair station basics, and loss-prevention equipment. Build it from vendor quotes or unit counts, then classify each asset for depreciation-ready CAPEX. One clean way to model it: count the fixtures needed for selling, fitting, and securing inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount frame slots first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap locked cases by SKU.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize seating to traffic.\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 Trim It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the spend tight by buying modular wall fixtures, standard mirrors, and one checkout setup instead of custom millwork. Bundle security with the display build so you don’t overbuy twice. Don’t push clinical or exam assets into this budget line. The win is enough presentation power to sell frames, without paying for extra polish you won’t use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse modular pieces first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBundle one vendor quote.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid custom one-offs.\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;\"\u003eCAPEX Split\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoll the \u003cstrong\u003e$55,000\u003c\/strong\u003e into separate asset buckets for \u003cstrong\u003efixtures\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edisplay cases\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efurniture\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003esecurity\u003c\/strong\u003e. That keeps depreciation clean and makes replacement planning easier later. If the store layout changes, you’ll know which pieces are movable, which are locked in place, and which protect margin by reducing shrink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eOptical Equipment and POS 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\u003ePOS Core\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core optical equipment and POS setup is \u003cstrong\u003e$40,000\u003c\/strong\u003e total: \u003cstrong\u003e$30,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for optical gear and \u003cstrong\u003e$10,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for the POS stack. That covers payment terminals, barcode scanners, inventory software, prescription workflow, lensometer, pupillometer, and dispensing tools. Keep the \u003cstrong\u003e$150\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e software license outside CAPEX.\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\u003eScope Split\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse quotes to split the base build from optional lab or exam-room assets. Retail-only stores need less gear; exam sites and in-house edging need separate line items, so the calculator does not blend construction, clinical tools, and movable equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetail-only: core dispensing tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExams: separate exam-room field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdging: separate lab field\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\u003ePOS Control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl the POS scope by matching it to the store’s workflow on day one. Ask for counts of terminals, scanners, and user seats, then buy only the prescription and inventory functions you will use at launch. One clean system beats three half-used add-ons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount checkout lanes first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch software to workflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid duplicate license fees\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;\"\u003eFee Model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not bury card fees in startup CAPEX. Model payment processing separately at \u003cstrong\u003e50%\u003c\/strong\u003e of revenue in Year \u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e, improving to \u003cstrong\u003e40%\u003c\/strong\u003e by Year \u003cstrong\u003e5\u003c\/strong\u003e; that shows margin pressure clearly and keeps the equipment budget honest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eLicensing, Insurance, Staffing Readiness, and Launch 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\u003ePre-Open Cash\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore opening, budget for \u003cstrong\u003ebusiness registration\u003c\/strong\u003e, state optician rules where required, contact lens compliance, workers’ compensation, and the first month of \u003cstrong\u003e$300 insurance\u003c\/strong\u003e plus \u003cstrong\u003e$150 software licenses\u003c\/strong\u003e. These are \u003cstrong\u003epre-opening expense\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eworking capital\u003c\/strong\u003e items, not CAPEX, unless they create a capitalized asset.\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\u003eLicense Cost\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimate this line from filing fees, any state optician permits, and any prepaid coverage. Here, the recurring fixed cost is \u003cstrong\u003e$450 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003e$5,400 a year\u003c\/strong\u003e. Keep it outside CAPEX unless a payment creates a long-lived asset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck state rules early\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm contact lens compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate prepay from CAPEX\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\u003eStaffing Plan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear 1 staffing assumptions total \u003cstrong\u003e$245,000\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e$80,000\u003c\/strong\u003e store manager, \u003cstrong\u003e$60,000\u003c\/strong\u003e optician, \u003cstrong\u003etwo $40,000\u003c\/strong\u003e sales associates, and \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 FTE\u003c\/strong\u003e style consultant at \u003cstrong\u003e$50,000\u003c\/strong\u003e annual salary. Add hiring, training, uniforms, and payroll setup as launch cash needs, not CAPEX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eLaunch Marketing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-opening marketing belongs in startup cash, not asset cost, unless it creates a capitalized item. Budget for grand-opening ads, local outreach, and staff launch prep with enough runway to cover the first weeks of trade. If it’s spent to open, not to build, keep it out of CAPEX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\ndiv\u0026gt;\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=\"Eyewear Store Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Eyewear Store Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-note-label=\"Planning note\" data-note-text=\"These ranges are researched planning assumptions, not exact vendor quotes. The base model also shows Month 19 breakeven and about $646,000 of cash needed by Month 20.\"\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\"\u003eRetail-only, base, and full-service launches change cost fast. The base model uses $100,000 CAPEX, reaches breakeven in Month 19, and needs about $646,000 by Month 20.\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 eyewear store launch cost comparison\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\"\u003eLowest cash risk\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\"\u003eBalanced launch\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\"\u003eHighest service scope\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=\"Retail-only dispensing with outsourced lens finishing and limited contact lens stock.\"\u003eRetail-only dispensing with outsourced lens finishing and limited contact lens stock.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Independent eyewear store with the modeled $100,000 CAPEX buildout.\"\u003eIndependent eyewear store with the modeled $100,000 CAPEX buildout.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Full-service store with optional exam-room buildout or in-house finishing added on top of the base setup.\"\u003eFull-service store with optional exam-room buildout or in-house finishing added on top of the base setup.\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=\"Fewer displays, no exam room, and a lighter inventory start.\"\u003eFewer displays, no exam room, and a lighter inventory start.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Uses $20,000 fixtures, $30,000 optical equipment, $10,000 POS, $5,000 signage, $8,000 security, $15,000 display cases, and $12,000 furniture.\"\u003eUses $20,000 fixtures, $30,000 optical equipment, $10,000 POS, $5,000 signage, $8,000 security, $15,000 display cases, and $12,000 furniture.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Starts with the base build and adds clinical or finishing space if the user funds it.\"\u003eStarts with the base build and adds clinical or finishing space if the user funds it.\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=\"basic fixtures; outsourced lens finishing; limited contact lens stock; fewer displays; basic POS\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebasic fixtures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoutsourced lens finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elimited contact lens stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efewer displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebasic POS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"fixtures and furniture; optical equipment; POS system; signage; security and displays\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efixtures and furniture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePOS system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esignage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esecurity and displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"base CAPEX; exam room buildout; in-house finishing equipment; added staffing; extra working capital\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebase CAPEX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexam room buildout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ein-house finishing equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadded staffing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextra working capital\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=\"Lower funding band\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003eLower funding band\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eLowest cash risk\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\"\u003eBalanced launch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Higher funding band\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003eHigher funding band\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eHighest service scope\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 owners who want the smallest upfront spend and a simple retail start.\"\u003eBest for owners who want the smallest upfront spend and a simple retail start.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for owners who want the modeled setup and a clear middle ground on spend and scope.\"\u003eBest for owners who want the modeled setup and a clear middle ground on spend and scope.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for owners who want broader service, more control, and can fund a larger launch.\"\u003eBest for owners who want broader service, more control, and can fund a larger launch.\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 ranges are researched planning assumptions, not exact vendor quotes. The base model also shows Month 19 breakeven and about $646,000 of cash needed by Month 20.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"FinancialModelsLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49303795400947,"sku":"eyewear-store-startup-costs","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/6191\/2762\/files\/eyewear-store-startup-costs.webp?v=1782682328","url":"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\/products\/eyewear-store-startup-costs","provider":"Financial Models Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}