How many APRICOT LANE franchise locations are there?

As of the 2024 FDD, APRICOT LANE has 112 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1996.

Can you get an SBA loan for a APRICOT LANE franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for APRICOT LANE franchises. Historical data shows 68 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for APRICOT LANE franchisees, with an average loan amount of $167,013. The historical default rate is 10.3%.

Is APRICOT LANE a good franchise to buy?

APRICOT LANE shows several positive indicators: established brand with 112+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19). However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

APRICOT LANE

Apricot Lane is a franchise for retail specialty stores selling fashion apparel and accessories, bath and body products, gifts, decor, candles, jewelry, and other merchandise primarily targeting women seeking trendy boutique shopping. Franchisees operate under the Apricot Lane brand using the franchisor's system, including proprietary formats, procedures, operations manuals, and trademarks, typically in strip centers, malls, or neighborhood retail locations. The business model supports both physical stores and optional e-commerce participation for qualified franchisees.

112

Locations

$156K–$347K

Investment

Since 1996

Franchising

RetailFairfield, CAwww.ApricotLaneFranchise.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$39,500

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$156,450 – $347,300

Low: $156,450High: $347,300

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

5.50%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

1.00%

Item 6 of FDD

5.5% royalty + 1% ad fund + MACA payments up to $4,000/year

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Top Quartile Revenue

Bottom Quartile Revenue

Data Based On: 81 franchised Stores that were open and operating during the entire 12-month period ending December 31, 2023.

* The document provides gross revenue data for specific segments (Top 10, Top 20, Bottom 20, Bottom 10) but does not offer an overall average or a complete set of mutually exclusive segments to calculate a weighted average for all 81 stores. Revenue for the top quartile is taken from the 'Average Gross Revenues' for the 'Top 20' stores. Revenue for the bottom quartile is taken from the 'Average Gross Revenues' for the 'Bottom 20' stores. No information on net income, net profit, EBITDA, or expenses was provided to estimate profit ranges.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How APRICOT LANE Compares

Key Insights

#3 largest franchise system in Clothing & Fashion
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Clothing & Fashion

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
APRICOT LANE Current	$156K – $347K	$40K	5.5%	112
PRO IMAGE FRANCHISE LC FRANCHISE AGREEMENT	$110K – $606K	$30K	5.0%	149
CLOTHES MENTOR	$305K – $429K	$25K	4.0%	113
MAINSTREAM BOUTIQUE	$198K – $361K	N/A	N/A	64
Pearce Bespoke	$43K – $128K	$56K	10.0%	49
Bella Bridesmaids	$103K – $262K	$50K	4.0%	41
Clothing & Fashion Average 6 franchises	$153K – $355K	$40K	5.7%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 6 Clothing & Fashion franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2023)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1TX

2FL

3GA

4IL

5CA

6CO

7MD

8AZ

9SC

10PA

11NC

12MT

13AL

14KS

15TN

+24 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for APRICOT LANE franchisees (2011 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$167,013

Total Volume

$11.4M

Default Rate

10.3%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

14 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a APRICOT LANE franchise ranges from $156,450 to $347,300. This includes a franchise fee of $39,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.5% of gross sales.