Chinese massage shops, which have sprung up in residential areas in new york, USA, have become a new idea for China people to start their own businesses.
Black and white Tai Chi pictures, neon footprints, eye-catching English "Qigong" and massage videos displayed in the window have become qigong massage systems that have sprung up like mushrooms after rain. They are not chain stores, but competitors in the same industry. Low cost and vague norms make massage the most striking new business for Chinese in new york.
According to the US World News Network, take the East Village of Manhattan, new york as an example. The Qigong Massage Shop that came here more than three years ago opened in 12 Street, and more than one year later, it was followed by peers in 7 Street. In just one year, there were eight other competitors. Mr. Zhang, a masseur from Beijing, said, "This line is still going on, but I don't think it will last long if this competition continues." He pointed to a paper cup and said, "The Japanese want to sell this cup. This store sells a dime, and the industry next door will definitely sell a dime. " But people in China don't do that. 45 yuan's one-hour old market has been gradually disrupted by price cuts, and some people in 40 yuan are willing to do it. "
The pedicure shops opened outside Chinatown are almost all businesses of "foreigners". Teacher Zhang said that there are many artists and young people who go to work in the East Village, and they are "the kind of people who will enjoy it".
Tony, a real estate agent in the downtown area, said that the shops around 500 feet are all China people who are going to do qigong and massage. A while ago, their nails were excellent, but now they have been overshadowed by massage shops. He said that massage shops are not strictly regulated by the license of takeaway shops, and the manpower is simpler than that of nail shops. And brush a white wall, install two massage beds and hang a curtain, even if it is decorated; Ten thousand dollars can start a business.
The present situation of foot massage shops is similar to that of American acupuncturists a few years ago. Before the efficacy of acupuncture was recognized in the United States, acupuncture was also tested without a license. Now all practitioners must obtain a license. Foot massage and acupoint massage are in a fuzzy gray area. Practitioners who want to massage in new york are licensed to operate, but "Qigong massage" is not like massage or chiropractic. Masseur Fu Shuo: "To tell the truth, you can do this job today as long as you can press the right button and grasp the temper of the guests." She said: "All the masters I know are working and changing careers. Who can do qigong? I have no idea. "
Mr. Liu from Shandong, a primary school student who studied acupressure in Shaolin. He used to have a massage at Atlantic City Casino. His then boss led 65,438+00 colleagues to Washington for two weeks. He passed the English exam and got the "certificate" owned by a few massage masters. But "certificate" is not a necessary qualification for massage in new york at present. ;