How much revenue does a Hello Sugar franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Hello Sugar franchise is $483,002. The median revenue is $483,002.

How much profit can you make with a Hello Sugar franchise?

Based on the financial performance data in the FDD, estimated profit for a Hello Sugar franchise ranges from $99,098 to $164,363 per year. Actual results vary based on location, management, and market conditions.

How many Hello Sugar franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, Hello Sugar has 93 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2021.

Can you get an SBA loan for a Hello Sugar franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for Hello Sugar franchises. Historical data shows 13 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Hello Sugar franchisees, with an average loan amount of $346,046. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is Hello Sugar a good franchise to buy?

Hello Sugar shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. 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.

Hello Sugar

Hello Sugar franchises operate studios offering full-body waxing, sugaring, optional laser hair removal, and related aesthetic products and services under proprietary trademarks and standards. The business model includes single-unit 'suites' (small rented rooms) or larger 'flagships' (standalone multi-room locations), with options for multi-unit area development in defined territories. They target the general public, particularly adult women, seeking professional cosmetic hair removal in high-traffic salon environments.

Locations

$266K–$736K

Investment

Since 2021

Franchising

ServicesMesa, AZwww.hellosugar.salonDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$50,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$266,042 – $736,250

Low: $266,042High: $736,250

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

1.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$306 – $385

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty + 1% brand fund + $75/mo technology fee + $230/mo software/remarketing fees

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

Average Net Profit

Data Based On: Data from 2 franchised flagship locations open in 2022 or 2023, itemized in Chart 2.

* Average gross revenue and median gross revenue for franchised flagships calculated from itemized Net Revenue data for Franchise Location #1 ($547,614) and Franchise Location #2 ($418,390) in Chart 2. Average = (547614 + 418390) / 2 = $483,002. Median is also $483,002 for two values. Average net profit (Net Revenue minus Certain Expenses) for franchised flagships calculated from itemized data for Franchise Location #1 ($164,363) and Franchise Location #2 ($99,098) in Chart 2. Average = (164363 + 99098) / 2 = $131,730.50. Best guess profit range uses the minimum and maximum net profit values from the two franchised locations. No quartile data could be calculated due to small sample size. Due to limited image files (Charts 1-5 only), data for franchised suites or more detailed flagship breakdown from Charts 6-28 could not be accessed.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How Hello Sugar Compares

Key Insights

Top 10 largest franchise system in Personal Care Services
Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Personal Care Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Hello Sugar Current	$266K – $736K	$50K	6.0%	93
COST CUTTERS	$184K – $336K	$40K	5.0%	911
COMFORT KEEPERS	$120K – $191K	$55K	5.0%	619
PALM BEACH TAN	$639K – $1.0M	$30K	6.0%	398
HOUSE OF COLOUR	$33K – $52K	$30K	4.0%	312
DRYBAR	$410K – $1.0M	$50K	7.0%	176
Personal Care Services Average 20 franchises	$416K – $816K	$43K	5.9%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 20 Personal Care Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1CO

2NV

3UT

4IL

5TN

6CT

7VA

8GA

9TX

10NM

11OH

12OK

13OR

14PA

15SC

+10 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Hello Sugar franchisees (2023 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$346,046

Total Volume

$4.5M

Default Rate

0.0%

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

98 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 Hello Sugar franchise ranges from $266,042 to $736,250. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.