Gym

Climbing gyms don't follow standard gym economics. Wall construction alone commonly runs $25 to $40 per square foot installed, pushing startup costs into the hundreds of thousands even for a bouldering-only space. This guide covers

Your gym’s real capacity problem may be its busiest 60 to 90 minutes, not its total size. Track peak-hour check-ins, equipment queues, and crowding patterns before spending money on expansion.