Retail and Products — page 3

People with food-retail or community ties who can serve a specific niche big chains ignore and tolerate thin margins and perishable risk

Startup cost

$80,000 – $500,000

Monthly earnings

$0 – $15,000 / mo

First income

2 to 5 months

People with capital and retail discipline who can navigate heavy state licensing and run a tightly-managed, theft-aware, inventory-heavy store

Startup cost

$120,000 – $750,000

Monthly earnings

$0 – $20,000 / mo

First income

3 to 9 months

People with retail or trades experience and real capital who want to serve a neighborhood with expertise and service big-box stores cannot match

Startup cost

$150,000 – $600,000

Monthly earnings

$0 – $18,000 / mo

First income

3 to 6 months