u/mikasanotsukasa

Hi neighbors! I'm considering opening a boutique Lagree fitness studio (think strength training x pilates on a reformer — similar to Core40, solidcore, bodyrok) at St. Francis Square next to the new Seafood City. The rent and buildout are $$$, but it's a new building, there's parking and it's near freeways. Before I move forward in the process, I'm curious to get your thoughts on the following:

St Francis Square location

On the fitness side: Is there a crowd in Daly City that would want boutique fitness? There's currently a Club Pilates and Orangetheory nearby, but Crunch feels like the main spot. Where are you all working out and what motivates you to pay for workouts?

On the location: How's St. Francis Square feeling these days with Seafood City open? Do you think it has potential to be a hot spot once more tenants move in or is it too buried in a residential neighborhood? There's currently only Seafood City and Cafe86 open.

On the concept generally: Unlimited classes are ~$289-385/month in SF, ~$399/month in Millbrae. Does something closer to $269/month unlimited feel realistic for Daly City?

Appreciate any honest feedback from people who know the area better than I do! (I lived in Daly City during covid but have since moved to South SF)

Hi neighbors! I'm a fitness instructor looking to open a Lagree studio (strength training x pilates on a reformer) in SSF/Daly City/San Bruno in the next half year. I'm currently looking at leases and am curious to get your thoughts on locations.

1. Saint Francis Square, Daly City ($$ lease, plenty of free parking, anchored by Seafood City, easy commute from SF/SSF, currently under construction so doesn't have heavy foot traffic yet)
2. Downtown San Bruno ($ lease, moderate to difficult metered parking, easy commute from SSF/Millbrae, conditional use permit required $$)
3. Downtown SSF ($-$$ lease, moderate metered parking, difficult commute from any neighboring city but close to Oyster Point)

The major shopping centers with free parking are $$$/too large/unavailable: San Bruno Towne Center, Westborough Square, Serramonte, Bayhill, etc

What would you all choose and why? Thanks!

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Edit: Thanks everyone for the thoughtful replies! It sounds like downtown SSF > st francis square > downtown san bruno and parking is a top concern. I'll focus more on trying to secure a lease in SSF and daly city given the feedback!