About Clean Your Dirty Face Franchise
Franchisees own and operate a distinctive spa concept offering facials, related beauty services, and related retail products and services under the name “Clean Your Dirty Face.” They operate under the CYDF System, which includes proprietary business formats, methods, procedures, designs, layouts, standards, and specifications.
Clean Your Dirty Face Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$128K
Average Investment
$214K
Maximum Investment
$300K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5% of your CYDF Facial Bar’s Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of your CYDF Facial Bar’s Gross Sales (can be increased to 2%) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $128,450 – $299,500 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $128K–$300K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% of your CYDF Facial Bar’s Gross Sales) and marketing fee (1% of your CYDF Facial Bar’s Gross Sales (can be increased to 2%)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee under the Franchise Agreement and under the MUDR | $50,000 | $150,000 |
| Training Expenses (Skin Boss Training fee and travel expenses) | $5,500 | $10,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $38,000 | $68,000 |
| Real Estate | $0 | $11,000 |
| Furniture and Fixtures | $9,000 | $20,000 |
| Utilities, Security Deposits Business Licenses, and Professional Fees | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| Opening Inventory and Supplies | $10,000 | $17,000 |
| Insurance | $950 | $1,500 |
| Additional Funds - 3 months | $10,000 | $12,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $25,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Technology Fee | Will vary under the circumstances, currently not charged |
| Audit Fee | Understated amounts, plus interest, plus amount of audit fees and related expenses |
| Local Advertising Cooperative | Currently not charged. A percentage of your CYDF Facial Bar’s Gross Sales as determined at the time Local Advertising Cooperative is established |
| Skin Boss Training for replacement estheticians and Operating Partner | $750 per person |
| Owner Training for replacement Operating Partner | $3,000 per person (Currently not charged) |
| Other Additional Training | Then current charge, currently $1,000 per day (8 hr day), plus expenses |
| Skin Boss Retraining Fee | Then current charge, currently $750 per esthetician and manager |
| Relocation Fee | $10,000 |
| Interest | Lower of 1.5% per month or highest commercial interest rate allowed by law |
| Insufficient Funds | $100 |
| Maintenance and Refurbishing of your CYDF Facial Bar | You must reimburse our expenses |
| Insurance | You must reimburse our costs, plus a reasonable fee for our time incurred |
| Testing of new product/supplier | Varies under the circumstances, currently, we only charge our expenses. |
| Management Fee | 15% of Gross Sales, plus expenses |
| Inspection Fee | Then current charge, currently, $1,000 per inspection |
| Email Address Fee | Will vary under the circumstances, currently not charged |
| Non-Compliance Fee | $500 per occurrence |
| Indemnification | Will vary under circumstances |
| Costs and Attorney’s Fees | Will vary under circumstances |
| Lost Revenue Damages | Will vary under the circumstances |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Owner Training (Online): 20 hours; Skin Boss Training (In-person): 3 days (24 hours); Receptionist Training (In-person): 2 days (16 hours). |
| Classroom Training | 20 hours (Owner Training online) |
| On-the-Job Training | 40 hours (24 hours Skin Boss Training, 16 hours Receptionist Training) |
| Training Location | Owner Training: Online; Skin Boss Training: Corporate training center (currently Chicago, Illinois); Receptionist Training: Corporate training center (currently Chicago, Illinois). |
| Additional Training | Franchisor may require additional training for unsatisfactory performance or at its discretion, with fees charged. Annual Skin Boss Retraining may be required. Annual franchise owner meetings (up to 5 days/year) may be required. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | null |
| Description | You will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or other distribution channels or competitive brands controlled by the franchisor or its affiliates. There are no limitations on your ability to solicit customers in any location, but you may not engage in online promotional activities or sell products/services through alternative channels of distribution without approval. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 5 years |
| Renewal Term | 1 successor franchise term of 5 years |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Must give notice 1 year to 180 days before expiration; substantially complied with agreement; in full compliance with agreement and System Standards; maintain possession and agree to remodel/upgrade or secure new premises; sign then-current Franchise Agreement (may differ materially); sign general releases and ancillary agreements; pay successor franchise fee. |
| Transfer Fee | $25,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | All monetary obligations paid; no default of agreement; new owner not in Competitive Business; completion of Training Program; lease transferable; new owner signs then-current Franchise Agreement; provide requested information; sign general release and guaranty; financial terms not burdensome; subordination of financing; correct existing deficiencies/agree to upgrade; de-identify; comply with non-compete. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate for various violations including material misrepresentation, failure to open on time, abandonment, unauthorized transfers, felony conviction, dishonest conduct, loss of premises rights, unauthorized use of confidential information, health/safety violations, monetary defaults, repeated defaults, bankruptcy, failure to pay third-party suppliers, or failure to cure other defaults within 30 days. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, neither franchisee, owners, nor immediate family members may have interest in or perform services for a Competitive Business anywhere, or solicit customers/vendors. After termination/expiration, for 2 years, restricted from having interest in or performing services for a Competitive Business located at the Premises or within a 10-mile radius of the Premises, or interfering with franchisor's relationships. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | If you are an entity, you must identify an Operating Partner who is a natural person with at least a 25% ownership interest and voting power. The Operating Partner must supervise management and day-to-day operations on a full-time basis. The CYDF Facial Bar must always be under direct on-site supervision of a person who completed the Training Program. Owners of entities must personally guarantee obligations. |
| Required Suppliers | Yes, for beauty products, salon chairs, furniture, wallpaper, and certain CYDF branded products and other supplies. Krishna Chicago is the sole supplier for certain branded products. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisees must purchase specified products and services only from designated or approved suppliers. Franchisor may designate exclusive suppliers. Franchisor may charge suppliers a royalty for manufacturing products for Facial Bars. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | In fiscal year 2022, Mud Franchising, LLC did not receive revenue from sales to franchisees. Krishna Chicago (affiliate) received $427,579 from sales of goods and services to CYDF Facial Bar franchisees. Franchisor/affiliates may receive revenue/rebates from third-party suppliers in the future. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your promissory notes, mortgages, leases or other obligations. |
Clean Your Dirty Face Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Clean Your Dirty Face does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Clean Your Dirty Face does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Clean Your Dirty Face Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordClean Your Dirty Face has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Clean Your Dirty Face System Growth
Total Units
15
Franchised
14
Company-Owned
1
Clean Your Dirty Face currently operates 14 franchised locations and 1 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 | 14 |
Transfers: 1 | Closures: 2
State Registrations
Registered in 15 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$575K
Net Income
$205K
Total Assets
$686K
Audited by null for year ending December 31.
Clean Your Dirty Face Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Clean Your Dirty Face franchise ranges from $128,450 to $299,500, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $50,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Clean Your Dirty Face charges a royalty fee of 5% of your CYDF Facial Bar’s Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a 1% of your CYDF Facial Bar’s Gross Sales (can be increased to 2%) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Clean Your Dirty Face Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Clean Your Dirty Face to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Clean Your Dirty Face does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Clean Your Dirty Face has been franchising since 2020. The FDD shows an investment range of $128,450-$299,500, a 5% of your CYDF Facial Bar’s Gross Sales royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $50,000 and the total investment ranges from $128,450 to $299,500 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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