Loading FDD preview...
Download this + 1,700 other FDDs · One-time purchase
Every FDD, analyzed and searchable
Franchise Disclosure Documents are 200+ page legal filings every franchisor must provide. We've read 1,700+ of them and extracted the key data — fees, revenue, contacts, litigation, and more — so you don't have to.
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.
Loading preview...
Download this + 1,700 other FDDs · One-time purchase
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + up to 2% brand fund + $75/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 15 All Flagship Locations (4 franchised and 11 corporate) for the 2025 calendar year, providing average, median, high, and low Net Revenue and Net Revenue Minus Certain Expenses, broken out by top 25%, middle 50%, and bottom 25% segments.
* All Flagship data (15 units) includes both franchised (4 units) and corporate (11 units) locations as per Item 19 text. Specific data for 'Franchise Flagship Locations' (Chart 8) was not provided in the image files. Average gross revenue ($646,405) and median gross revenue ($546,212) are from Chart #1 ('ALL FLAGSHIPS' overview, input_file_5.png) and are consistent with Chart #2 and Chart #3 totals. Revenue top quartile ($1,055,360) and revenue bottom quartile ($381,248) are the average Net Revenue for the top 25% and bottom 25% segments, respectively, from Chart #2 (input_file_6.png). Average net profit ($148,845) is the average '2025 NET REVENUE MINUS CERTAIN EXPENSES' from Chart #1 (and Chart #2 total), representing operating profit after deducting specified 'Certain Expenses'. Best guess profit low ($54,452) and best guess profit high ($282,821) are derived from the 'NET REVENUE MINUS CERTAIN EXPENSES' averages for the bottom 25% and top 25% segments, respectively, from Chart #2.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $646,405
Unlock financial performance data with full access to 1,700+ franchise reports
How Hello Sugar Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Personal Care Services (ranked #3 of 20)
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Personal Care Services
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Personal Care Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hello Sugar Current | $92K – $131K | $50K | 6.0% | 157 |
| COST CUTTERS | $184K – $336K | $40K | 5.0% | 911 |
| COMFORT KEEPERS | $120K – $191K | $55K | 5.0% | 619 |
| REGAL NAILS SALON & SPA | $173K – $722K | $25K | N/A | 513 |
| PALM BEACH TAN | $639K – $1.0M | $30K | 6.0% | 398 |
| HOUSE OF COLOUR | $33K – $52K | $30K | 4.0% | 312 |
Personal Care Services Average 20 franchises | $416K – $805K | $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 (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
+18 more states
Unlock location growth data with full access to 1,700+ franchise reports
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Hello Sugar franchisees (2023 – 2025)
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.
13 SBA loans on record
Unlock SBA loan history with full access to 1,700+ franchise reports
Franchisee Contacts
189 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
189 Contacts Available
Unlock all Hello Sugar franchisee contacts with verified contact information
Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Unlock due diligence reports with full access to 1,700+ franchise reports
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Hello Sugar franchise ranges from $92,210 to $130,654. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
More Services Franchises
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)
Services
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
Services
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE
Services
SERVPRO (UNIT)
Services
H&R BLOCK
Services
SERVICEMASTER RESTORE
Services