We know because we've been there too.
Our founder, Dustin Buckthal, has spent over twenty years operating The Front in Salt Lake City and helping dozens of gym owners open their doors. He's been through every step of the startup process, and he'll walk you through it too.
Our climbing gym development package takes the guesswork out of the planning process. Covering business planning, market research, and financing deliverables, we provide a roadmap for profitability built around your goals and your market.
30 hours of hands-on guidance over one year. Market research, cost-benefit analysis, financing strategy, and staff training.
Financial plan calculator, startup guide, pitch deck template, business plan template, and architectural guidelines.
A must-read for anyone planning to open their own climbing gym. Our Startup Guide compiles our collective knowledge and expertise, breaking down key issues and action items so you can prepare for a successful business operation. The full deep-dive is exclusive to our consulting package.
Every climber needs the right equipment, and your gym can be the first and obvious choice for those purchases. We help you set up a pro shop that works, from vendor selection and product mix to floor planning, and turn it into a meaningful revenue stream.
Yoga, group fitness, after-school programs, and youth teams drive retention and create secondary revenue streams. We provide a framework for instituting these programs seamlessly, informed by over twenty years of managing The Front Climbing Club's offerings.
"They built our bouldering facility and consulted with us on a number of different things. It could not have worked out any better. I would recommend using them without hesitation."
"We thought the funding process could take up to a year, but we were officially funded and settling on a building inside of 6 months. The Business Consulting Package was instrumental in all of this."
"They were instrumental in all the necessary big items like building size, wall space, and projected membership. They even set up vendor meetings with us at Outdoor Retailer. This help was truly priceless."
"The team consulted with us on how to get the business plan funded, the gym designed and built, how to vet and hire staff, and much more. We were left with a beautiful facility that exceeded all of our expectations."