About The Look Salon Suites Franchise
The Look Salon Suites is a salon suite rental franchise that provides beauty professionals with private, fully equipped studio spaces to run their own businesses.
Each location contains multiple individual suites that are leased to hairstylists, estheticians, nail technicians, massage therapists, and other beauty and wellness professionals.
The brand has been franchising since 2023.
The Look Salon Suites Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$655K
Average Investment
$855K
Maximum Investment
$1.1M
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $55,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | Greater of $1,000 per month or 5.5% of monthly Gross Revenues of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% of monthly Gross Revenues (Brand Development Fund) and Greater of $1,000 or 1% of Gross Revenues per month (Minimum Local Advertising Spend) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $654,892 – $1,055,082 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $655K–$1.1M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (Greater of $1,000 per month or 5.5% of monthly Gross Revenues) and marketing fee (2% of monthly Gross Revenues (Brand Development Fund) and Greater of $1,000 or 1% of Gross Revenues per month (Minimum Local Advertising Spend)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $55,000 | $55,000 |
| Site Selection Fee | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Construction and Leasehold Improvements | $444,580 | $711,327 |
| Initial Floor Plan Layout | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Design and Architect Fees | $10,000 | $30,000 |
| Furniture, and Fixtures | $100,771 | $141,080 |
| Signage (interior and exterior) | $10,923 | $20,425 |
| Security System | $500 | $2,500 |
| Rent Deposits | $10,038 | $20,000 |
| Insurance | $1,200 | $4,000 |
| Utility Deposits | $630 | $3,500 |
| Pre-opening Travel and Training Expense | $500 | $4,000 |
| Computer Equipment and Software | $3,000 | $4,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Business Permits and Licenses | $3,500 | $15,000 |
| Additional Funds | $0 | $30,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 plus any broker fees |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Technology Fee | Currently, $300 per month (maximum $600) |
| Audit Fee | Costs and expenses (if difference in reported royalties or revenue is 2% or greater) |
| Email Service Fee | $120 per year |
| Advertising Cooperative Fee | Currently no plans, maximum 2% of Gross Revenues if formed |
| Shared Third Party Supplier Charges | Your share of any charges billed to us on behalf of your business |
| Business Directory Listings | Actual out-of-pocket costs |
| Data Inspections and Reimbursement | Varies |
| Legal Fees | Varies |
| Relocation Fee | Costs and expenses |
| Interest | 2% per month or highest rate allowed by law |
| Late Fee | 10% of each late payment |
| Insufficient Funds Fee | $250 per violation |
| Testing or Supplier Approval Fee | Currently, costs and expenses |
| Initial Pre-opening Training for Additional Persons | Currently, $500 per day per person, plus costs and expenses |
| Additional Training | Currently $500, but variable, plus our costs and expenses |
| Legal fees and expenses (enforcement) | Costs and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees |
| Management Fee | 20% of Gross Revenues plus our expenses |
| Indemnification | Any and all types of damages, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses |
| Early termination damages | Our damages, costs, and expenses |
| Post-Termination or Post-Expiration Expenses | Costs and expenses |
| Fines | $1,000 per occurrence |
| Refurbishment Fee | Our costs, plus an administrative fee of 15% of the expenses we incur |
| Continuing Operation Fee | Greater of $1,000 or 150% of the Royalty due for the same month |
| Inspection of Franchise Business and Premises / Right to Information | Costs and expenses |
| Convention | Then-current fee (currently $3,000 per person) |
| System Modifications | All costs and expenses associated with System modification |
| Insurance Reimbursement | Costs plus administrative fee of 10% of costs |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 22 Hours |
| Classroom Training | 22 Hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 0 Hours |
| Training Location | Raleigh, North Carolina, or another designated location. Some sessions are virtual or via Zoom with a marketing firm. |
| Additional Training | Currently $500 per day per trainee, plus costs and expenses. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Varies based on surrounding area population |
| Description | The territory consists of a radius from the Approved Location, varying by estimated population: 2.5 miles for <=100,000; 2 miles for >100,000 to <200,000; 1.5 miles for >200,000 to <300,000; 1 mile for >300,000 to <400,000; 0.5 miles for >400,000 to <500,000; and 0.25 miles for >=500,000. The territory is protected only to the extent that the franchisor will not establish or license another brick-and-mortar THE LOOK SALON SUITES-branded Studio within it, as long as the franchisee is not in default. Franchisees will not receive an exclusive territory and may face competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or other distribution channels. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | One 10-year renewal term |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | You must be in good standing, provide notice 9-12 months prior to expiration, agree to then-current Franchise Agreement terms, make required Studio upgrades, secure a sufficiently long lease, sign a release, attend training, and pay the renewal fee. Royalty rate and protected territory may differ upon renewal. |
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 plus any broker fees |
| Transfer Conditions | Transferee must attend and successfully complete training, execute the then-current Franchise Agreement and collateral agreements, refurbish the Studio to current specifications, provide required information, have a satisfactory credit rating, moral character, reputation, and business qualifications, and meet all new franchisee requirements. Exiting owners/franchisees must comply with covenants. Franchisor has a 45-day right of first refusal. |
| Termination for Cause | Automatic termination for bankruptcy, insolvency, dissolution, or seizure of assets. Termination without opportunity to cure for abandonment, loss of premises rights, unauthorized transfers of significant interest, fraudulent conduct, false records, material impairment of brand value, or failure to deal fairly with employees. Termination with 15-day opportunity to cure for failure to construct/remodel, non-payment, unauthorized transfers of minor interest, public health/safety threat, misuse of System/Marks, abuse of customers/employees, under-reporting, poor credit, failure to provide services, insufficient funds, unapproved Operations Manager, repeated customer complaints, false books/records, or failure to maintain 80% occupancy after 12 months. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years after termination or expiration |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the franchise, you must not own, manage, or have any interest in a competitive business (deriving 25% or more gross revenue from licensing professional salon space or operating a salon, or providing supplies/curriculum for such). After termination/expiration, for 2 years, you must not engage in such a competitive business within 20 miles of your Studio or any THE LOOK SALON SUITES location. Managerial staff are also subject to the same covenants. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | You must act as the general manager of the Business with responsibility for direct, on-premises supervision. You (or your managing owner) must devote full time and efforts to the management and supervision of the Business. You may delegate day-to-day operations to an approved Operations Manager who must complete initial training. Each location must have a properly trained Operations Manager. |
| Required Suppliers | You must purchase all goods, services, merchandise, accessories, supplies, computer hardware and software, and equipment you use or sell in the Studio from the vendors we approve or designate, which may include us or our affiliates. |
| Supply Restrictions | We or our affiliate will be the exclusive supplier of any proprietary software if we develop it. You are required to use and purchase certain computer hardware and software from an approved vendor which meets our specifications. We reserve the right to change hardware/software requirements and approved vendors, and to designate an exclusive supplier. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Neither we nor our affiliates derived any revenue from franchise purchases or leases of required goods or services in our last fiscal year. However, in the future we will. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Neither we nor any of our affiliates offer direct or indirect financing. Neither we nor any of our affiliates will guarantee your lease, note, or other obligations. |
The Look Salon Suites Franchise Earnings — Item 19
The Look Salon Suites 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.
The Look Salon Suites 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.
The Look Salon Suites Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordThe Look Salon Suites 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.
The Look Salon Suites System Growth
Total Units
1
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
1
The Look Salon Suites currently operates 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 4 states: CA, IL, NY, VA
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Total Assets
$112K
Audited by Metwally CPA PLLC for year ending June 30.
The Look Salon Suites Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a The Look Salon Suites franchise ranges from $654,892 to $1,055,082, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $55,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
The Look Salon Suites charges a royalty fee of Greater of $1,000 per month or 5.5% of monthly Gross Revenues of gross sales, plus a 2% of monthly Gross Revenues (Brand Development Fund) and Greater of $1,000 or 1% of Gross Revenues per month (Minimum Local Advertising Spend) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the The Look Salon Suites 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 The Look Salon Suites to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
The Look Salon Suites 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.
The Look Salon Suites has been franchising since 2023. The FDD shows an investment range of $654,892-$1,055,082, a Greater of $1,000 per month or 5.5% of monthly Gross Revenues 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 $55,000 and the total investment ranges from $654,892 to $1,055,082 depending on location size and market. A minimum of $30,000 in liquid capital is required. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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