About The Shade Franchising Group Franchise
The Shade is a luxury nail service studio franchise offering high end nail treatments and related retail products in a sophisticated studio environment.
Founded in 2026, the brand features a proprietary European inspired technique called "The Shade Technique" alongside a curated selection of cuticle oils, hand and foot care items, and professional tools.
The initial franchise fee is $49,500.
The Shade Franchising Group Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,500 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | N/A | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $309,000 – $503,800 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $309K–$504K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Payment Made Upon signing Initial Franchise Lump sum | $49,500 | $49,500 |
| Suppliers attending of online of Initial Training | $20,000 | $35,000 |
| Premises lease As required As required | $10,000 | $25,000 |
| by landlord by landlord As required As required Utilities | $250 | $550 |
| providers providers Architect & | $10,000 | $20,000 |
| Architect Design Fees Construction Construction Management | $10,000 | $20,000 |
| As required As Required Management Fees providers Leasehold Improvements, As req | $75,000 | $135,000 |
| The Furniture, execution of As required Shade Fixtures, | $50,000 | $75,000 |
| Before As required Business opening, as by Government Licenses and | $500 | $2,500 |
| days following execution of Initial Inventory As required Franchise The Shade to | $40,000 | $60,000 |
| opening upon Group, LLC execution of the lease for the approved location Office | $5,000 | $7,250 |
| Attorney, Accountant, Professional As required Other | $1,500 | $5,000 |
| by providers Professional Service Providers Grand Opening As required As require | $25,750 | $35,000 |
| by insurer Insurance opening provider Operating According to Employees, Expenses | $10,000 | $30,000 |
| Payment Payment is Made Upon signing the Development Lump sum | $91,500 | $261,500 |
| Cost of First The Shade | $259,500 | $454,300 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Technology Fee | $30 |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Franchisor does not offer financing. |
The Shade Franchising Group Franchise Earnings — Item 19
The Shade Franchising Group 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 Shade Franchising Group Litigation & Risk Flags
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The Shade Franchising Group System Growth
The Shade Franchising Group currently operates 0 franchised locations and 1 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
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