How many FTC Skateshop are there?
Since then FTC has grown to five locations and has recently released a 200-plus page hardcover book by Seb Carayol that documents the store’s contributions to skateboarding over the past couple decades. I decided to hit up one of my all-time favorite FTC team riders, James Kelch.
How much does it cost to build a Skateshop?
Startup costs for a skate shop can vary tremendously depending on the shop’s area, size, and the amount and type of inventory offered. It may be possible to start a smaller shop for about $50,000, but a larger shop offering higher-end products will cost $100,000 or more.
What does APB Skateshop stand for?
Aala Park Boardshop “APB”
What was the first Skateshop?
Val-Surf
History. In 1962, the surf shop “Val-Surf” in Hollywood became the first skate shop when they carried the first self-produced skateboards. These boards, sold complete, featured a surfboard shape and roller skate trucks. Professional skateboarder Jeff Grosso referred to skate shops as “Jedi temples for skateboarding”.
Who owns FTC Skateshop?
Kent Uyehara
FTC’s owner, Kent Uyehara is a quintessential San Francisco native.
What year did FTC Skateshop open?
Since 1986, FTC has been more than a skate shop; it’s the epitome of how far skate culture can reach.
How much can you make owning a skate shop?
How much profit can a skate shop make? Skate shop owners report a profit ranging from $30,000 to upwards of $200,000 annually. Revenue generated is largely dependent upon the community you’re a part of, the location you decide on for your storefront, and the quality of products you maintain.
How many skateboards are there?
10. Size of the U.S. Skateboard Market
| Year | Street | Cruiser |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 270.8 | 112.5 |
| 2018 | 270.8 | 114.8 |
| 2019 | 275.4 | 114.8 |
| 2020 | 277.7 | 121.6 |
What was FTC Skateshop selling when it was founded?
In the late 1970s, FTC Ski & Sports began selling skateboards as a small wall display of skateboard decks and parts within the store. Then, in the 1980s, Kent Uyehara started selling skateboards to his high school friends, eventually creating a catalog so people could choose what to buy from him.
Which city did FTC Skateshop open their first store in?
In 1994, we opened the doors of our first shop in San Francisco’s historic Haight-Ashbury district, just as skateboarding was evolving beyond its surf-inspired roots and exploding into a new style of city street skating.