Free Tool · Financial Planning

How many customers do you need to cover rent?

Enter your lease terms and find out before you sign. Takes 30 seconds.

Your Lease Details
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What does the average customer spend per visit?
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Revenue kept after cost of goods. Retail: 40–60%. Services: 60–90%.
Your results will appear here

Fill in your lease details on the left to see exactly how many customers you need each day to cover rent.

Customers Per Day to Cover Rent
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Daily Gross Revenue Needed
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Monthly Revenue Needed
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Annual Revenue Target
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Gross Profit Per Customer
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Each customer contributes this much toward your fixed costs after covering the cost of the product or service.
Now check if the customer base is actually there. The Trade Area Report shows population, median income, and spending potential within any radius of your address — so you can see whether the foot traffic will support the numbers before you sign.
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