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Sola Franchise

As a franchisee, you will typically purchase or lease existing building space ranging from 4,200 to 9,000 square feet and convert or remodel the purchased or leased space into individualized size salon studios (typically 8 feet by 12 feet)…

Total Investment
$2.4M$2.4M
Franchise Fee
$15,000 to $55,000
Royalty Rate
5.5% of Gross Due on the Gross Sales
Total Units
697
Franchising Since
2003

🌻About Sola Franchise

As a franchisee, you will typically purchase or lease existing building space ranging from 4,200 to 9,000 square feet and convert or remodel the purchased or leased space into individualized size salon studios (typically 8 feet by 12 feet) which are then licensed to independent salon professionals.

As a franchisee, you will provide general salon management, maintenance inside the studios and common areas, wireless internet, parties and gatherings, some marketing/branding and a website page for each salon professional.

Each salon professional will control his/her business and schedule his/her own appointments.

💰Sola Franchise Cost & Fees

Minimum Investment
$2.4M
Average Investment
$2.4M
Maximum Investment
$2.4M
Fee TypeAmountNotes
Initial Franchise Fee$15,000 to $55,000One-time payment upon signing
Royalty Fee5.5% of Gross Due on the of gross salesOngoing; paid monthly
Marketing/Ad Fund2% of Gross SalesNational brand fund
Total Investment Range$2,363,920$2,393,920Includes build-out, inventory, working capital

The investment range of $2.4M–$2.4M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5.5% of Gross Due on the) and marketing fee (2% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.

📋Investment Breakdown (Item 7)

ItemLowHigh
payment made Initial Franchise Fee$60,000$60,000
sum Franchise Agreement Improvements/Conversions$786,134$1,159,559
As Per Invoice Vendors/Suppliers incurred Site Evaluation Services$2,000$3,500
incurred Rent or Real Estate$33,600$121,000
determin ed by Lessor Furniture & Fixtures$205,086$327,636
As Prior to opening Vendors determin or as arranged ed by with Vendors Vendors S$12,000$15,000
As Prior to opening Vendors determin or as arranged ed by with Vendors Vendors T$2,500$4,000
Site Selection Assistance$0$3,500
incurred Property Management$744$1,044
Operating Supplies$1,000$21,200
incurred Suppliers Market Introduction Fee$20,000$20,000
Sum Franchise Agreement Business Licenses and$1,500$2,500
As Prior to opening Insurance determin or as arranged Company/Agent ed by with I$1,300$2,300
ed by with Vendors Vendors Repairs and Maintenance$3,000$21,000
As Upon hiring Directly to incurred manager Additional Funds for Initial$20,000$50,000
The estimated range for impact fees is$0$100,000
s fees which we estimated will be between$2,000$3,500
is to be made Multi-Unit$60,000$90,000
table above table table above above Initial Investment$1,121,960$1,121,960
to As As As for each$1,879,349$1,879,349

💵Additional Fees (Item 6)

Fee TypeAmount
Renewal Fee$7,500
Technology Fee$0

🏦Financing (Item 10)

DetailInformation
Financing AvailableNo
DescriptionFranchisor does not offer financing.

📊Sola Franchise Earnings — Item 19

Revenue Range
$59K$420K

Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.

Sola Litigation & Risk Flags

Clean Litigation RecordSola 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.

📈Sola System Growth

Total Units
697
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
697

Sola currently operates 0 franchised locations and 697 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.

Sola Franchise — FAQ

The total investment to open a Sola franchise ranges from $2,363,920 to $2,393,920, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $15,000 to $55,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Sola charges a royalty fee of 5.5% of Gross Due on the of gross sales, plus a 2% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Sola 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 Sola to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Sola franchise owners report . Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Sola has been franchising since 2003. The FDD shows an investment range of $2,363,920-$2,393,920, a 5.5% of Gross Due on the royalty, and includes an 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 $15,000 to $55,000 and the total investment ranges from $2,363,920 to $2,393,920 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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Sola
Total Investment
$2.4M$2.4M
💰 Costs & Fees
Franchise Fee$15,000 to $55,000
Royalty5.5% of Gross Due on the
Marketing Fee2% of Gross Sales
FinancingNot Available
🏢 System Overview
Total Units697
Franchising Since2003
Earnings Claim (Item 19)Yes
📄 Contract Terms
⚖️ Legal & Risk
Pending LitigationClean
Bankruptcy HistoryNone
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