Is DAKOTA LONDONâ¢ a good franchise to buy?

Whether DAKOTA LONDONâ¢ is a good franchise investment depends on your personal goals, available capital, and local market conditions. We recommend reviewing the full FDD, speaking with existing franchisees listed in Item 20, and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

DAKOTA LONDONâ¢

DAKOTA LONDON™ franchises operate upscale salons that exclusively offer hair extension services, including installation, maintenance, and removal, using proprietary semi-permanent professional-grade hair extensions (Weft and I-Tip) and clip-in extensions sourced from affiliate DKL Products, LLC. Franchisees also sell approved hair care products like shampoos, conditioners, brushes, and styling items performed by highly-skilled licensed cosmetologists. The business model targets customers seeking premium, specialized hair enhancement services in a dedicated salon environment.

$372K–$523K

Investment

Since 2024

Franchising

Beauty & Spa ServicesParadise Valley, AZAZ Strands, LLCdakotalondon.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$49,500

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$372,350 – $523,350

Low: $372,350High: $523,350

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

7.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$3,376 – $3,488

Item 6 of FDD

7% royalty + up to 2% brand fund (not currently charged) + $3,000/mo local marketing commitment + $376-$488/mo technology fee (up to $750/mo)

How DAKOTA LONDONâ¢ Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
DAKOTA LONDONâ¢ Current	$372K – $523K	$50K	7.0%	0
SPORTS CLIPS (SINGLE UNIT)	$237K – $581K	$30K	6.0%	1,702
SUPERCUTS	$186K – $323K	$40K	6.0%	1,701
DaVi Nails and Em Lash Studio	$61K – $144K	$65K	N/A	400
PALM BEACH TAN	$648K – $1.1M	$30K	6.0%	397
DAVI NAILS	$57K – $125K	$65K	0.0%	387
Beauty & Spa Services Average 52 franchises	$410K – $748K	$48K	6.2%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 52 Beauty & Spa Services franchises by location count.

Franchisee Contacts

2 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 DAKOTA LONDONâ¢ franchise ranges from $372,350 to $523,350. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.

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