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On the other hand, industrial properties receive very little to no foot traffic, as industrial zones are intentionally far from residential areas and the main commercial areas where land value is very high. The main benefit is that you can find a much bigger space for much less per square foot. Industrial spaces are quite popular for martial arts schools, especially in more expensive cities, where regular retail space is expensive. You can use websites such as Property Shark or LoopNet to get a quick sense of the prices in your area. Minneapolis, MN: Starting at $1 / sqft = $3,000 / monthly lease.New York, NY: Starting at $3 / sqft = $9,000 / monthly lease.Atlanta, GA: Starting at $1.5 / sqft = $4,500 / monthly lease.San Diego, CA: Starting at $1.5 / sqft = $4,500 / monthly lease.Austin, TX: Starting at $2 / sqft = $6,000 / monthly lease.
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Let’s look at some numbers for different places in the US for storefronts: Remember, if people can’t easily and consistently get to your dojo, they will eventually stop coming or switch to a different school where it’s not an issue. Parking could be a concern with regular street storefronts, as street parking can be tight in popular commercial areas. In the case of a strip mall, you would typically have plenty of parking as well, as strip malls have a dedicated parking space. People walking by will see your dojo and potentially become intrigued to walk in or come back later. There are several advantages to a regular storefront – it’s very visible, and often next to other stores that have foot traffic and thus create brand awareness just by being there. You can find those on a regular commercial street, mixed with other stores, or in a strip mall which are common across the US. There are different options of commercial space you can lease for your dojo, and we’ll quickly cover a few of the most common ones to give you a sense of what’s available: Storefront property on the street or in a strip mallĪ regular storefront is a very common type of space for martial arts school. We’ll use 3000 sqft to calculate the potential lease cost below.
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You could likely do with less space, but it would be tight.
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