Where would I look if I was interested in buying a massage shop? Gumtree? Locanto?
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Where would I look if I was interested in buying a massage shop? Gumtree? Locanto?
Businesses for sale site I would think.Quote:
Originally Posted by Holdan
With the money I've spent, I think I've already bought one.
i think best if you suss out the location yourself, see if there is enough clientele there, and then open it yourself. not too hard, just need some work looking for the correct place.
Yes - I've looked at a few of those sites - there are a few there. Not many in Brisbane thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by Falcon2005
Nice work Harry - I don't think you'd be on your pat malone thereQuote:
Originally Posted by harry444
About 18 months ago, I was looking at starting one myself - I was having trouble getting a prospective landlord to allow a massage business in their house. So I canned that idea for an established shopQuote:
Originally Posted by exflux
Try sunbrisbane.comQuote:
Originally Posted by Holdan
There have been a few shops around the traps that have recently closed and are vacant. Maybe worth checking some of them out.
Many thanks RussQuote:
Originally Posted by Rusty Russ
Good idea - many thanksQuote:
Originally Posted by popeye96
I wouldn't be surprised if there were a few that would be happy to sell as a going concern. Ask the right questions of the right people and someone will be happy to sell if the price is right. Might seem more expensive to do it that way, but it would save you the cost of buying the infrastructure (tables, towels, etc).
I'd prefer a going concern over establishing a new one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tamen
in my opinion, if a massage shop is on for sale, it can only mean it is not making money and the owner wants to bail. i wouldn't buy that shop.
if it were up to me, i would scout around for a spot of my own liking and then see if i can turn that spot into a massage place. it wouldn't be a residential place. commercial is always better although it might be tricky trying to get the lease. but if commercial, people always think everything is aboveboard, proper licences, taxes paid etc etc so a lot of problems out of the way. proper massages upfront, then can proceed to a backroom if the customer so desires.
startup might be a little expensive, but if you know what you are doing, and you get the proper traffic, there is money to be made and you can always sell on the shop later and recoup everything, or even more.
Thanks for this Carlco - makes a lot of sense to meQuote:
Originally Posted by carlco777
carlco is probably right. ask Acqua if they are up for sale. if they are not making money, they would sell right away. ask 4Seasons if they are for sale. same thing.
establishing a new one, u can choose your own location, make sure it is discreet, ample parking for both staff and customers, high traffic flow area for maximum customers ... everything up to you. getting a current one, you got to improve on where the previous owner failed. if they were previously unable to improve upon the place, are you sure you can ?
maybe we should have a vote in here to see where most punters would like the next new massage shop location to be at. lol.
I saw an old 'snack bar' in an industrial area. Actually just signed 'snack bar'.Quote:
Originally Posted by exflux
Was thinking it would be awesome for 5pm-Midnight operating hours. Don't even remove signage. Call the shop 'Snack Bar Massage'.
Great idea re voteQuote:
Originally Posted by exflux
Getting good staff is, in my opinion, the biggest problem. I feel Asian shop owners have a huge advantage here. Being able to get girls from the home country on tourist visas, etc. Before doing anything, try finding a (regular) source of girls. I believe it's illegal to advertise for girls, although I think that only applies to brothels. Do Lotsa homework.
Agree with Harry, plus if you can't speak the common Asian languages like Mandarin or Thai it's an issue, even if a girl speaks reasonable English
I suppose you got to ask somewhere - times have changed and I imagine it’s tough on many levels now
First up the boring stuff like licences etc, then it’s the staff business side snd add to that security- it adds up and all aspects are harder to navigate then you think - most won’t go from their middle class lifestyle and money source to the industry but hey - i too like visiting wineries and then thinking I might open one
Best advice would be to get to know one or more current owners and pick their brains or just try but to do it with open eyes about the potential risks and challenges
What is the driver? Being king shit and testing the goods? Money? You actually see a niche and understand the industry?
If your serious hope it works out - most shops and ladies gather info on here and. Int listen…..
that's the whole idea of this forum. to gather intel. and make it useful to yourself.
100% - exactly the basis for the questionQuote:
Originally Posted by exflux
In my mind you start a business to make money. In this context the word business comes first, massage shop phrase comes second.
Ask yourself if you were starting a business is a massage shop your best option or most likely to succeed?
When we visit MS now, many of us are making poor business choices and decisions.
4FoW2
if i was going to start a business, i always give myself first 3 months of losses before starting to make any kind of money. no one can say they start a business and make money immediately, or else everyone would be doing it. so unless i can withstand 3 months of losses first, i will not go ahead with my business plan.
a massage shop is a different kind of business. the only losses you incur will mainly be made up of rent and overheads like electricity, water etc. if u got no customers, u don't need to pay wages. if there is a power failure, or a flood, you won't have food going bad in the freezer or having to replace your equipment due to water damage ( think restaurants here ). your start-up costs are massage tables, towels ... fairly low startup, i think. in the event that you have to close up shop, the tables can be re-sold and you can just pack up and leave fairly quickly. so, in my opinion, a massage shop is a good business idea.
BUT, as with all kinds of businesses, you will need customers. how you attract customers, how to keep your customers, how to get your customers to recommend your shop to new customers ... it is all up to you.