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HOUSE OF COLOUR

HOUSE OF COLOUR

House of Colour franchises provide personal stylist, image consultant, color analysis, and related services to the general public, offered both in-person and online within specified territories. The business model involves franchisees paying an initial fee and ongoing royalties to operate under the brand after receiving training and support from the franchisor. Their target market is individuals seeking personalized style and image enhancement services.

312locations
$33K–$52K
Since 2016
ServicesHouse of Colour International Ltdwww.HouseofColour.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$30,000
Initial Investment
$33,345 – $52,260
Royalty Rate
4.00%
Brand Fund
2.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$95 – $200

4% royalty (min $175/mo) + up to 2% marketing fund (not currently charged) + $95-$200/mo technology fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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HOUSE OF COLOUR Franchise Analysis

Picture stepping into a niche where color analysis and personal styling turn everyday clients into confident trendsetters, all from a home-based setup. House of Colour's FDD paints a picture of accessible franchising in the personal care services sector, with territory protections and comprehensive training since 2016. Yet without Item 19 earnings data, do the expansion signals and low churn hint at a hidden gem for style-savvy investors?

Item 7 lays out a remarkably low entry: $33,345 to $52,260 total investment, anchored by a $30,000 franchise fee, covering training, marketing materials, and initial setup without needing a storefront or inventory. Monthly obligations stay manageable at 4% royalties (capped with a $175 minimum), $95-$200 technology fee, and a 2% ad fund that's not yet enforced—ideal for bootstrapping in online and in-person consultations. This structure minimizes overhead in a high-margin service model targeting style seekers, letting franchisees scale via virtual sessions.

System vitality shines through 13% growth from 282 locations in 2024 to 319 projected for 2025, alongside 312 active units, 50 new openings planned, just 5 terminations, 2 non-renewals, and 11 transfers. Since franchising began under House of Colour International Ltd, these metrics signal stability in a competitive personal care field. The absence of Item 19 means no franchisor-provided revenue benchmarks, so prospective buyers should probe FDD Items 20-21 for deeper validation data and assess territory demand to gauge true ROI potential.

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Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How HOUSE OF COLOUR Compares

Key Insights

  • One of the lowest investment costs in Personal Care Services (ranked #1 of 20)
  • Top 10 largest franchise system in Personal Care Services
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
HOUSE OF COLOUR
Current
$33K – $52K$30K4.0%312
COST CUTTERS$184K – $336K$40K5.0%911
COMFORT KEEPERS$120K – $191K$55K5.0%619
REGAL NAILS SALON & SPA$173K – $722K$25KN/A513
PALM BEACH TAN$639K – $1.0M$30K6.0%398
DRYBAR$410K – $1.0M$50K7.0%176
Personal Care Services Average
20 franchises
$418K – $809K$43K5.9%–

* 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

Top States
1TX
41
2NE
18
3GA
18
4IA
16
5OK
15
6TN
12
7FL
12
8IL
11
9CA
11
10NC
10
11WA
10
12MO
9
13VA
9
14IN
9
15MN
9

+29 more states

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Franchisee Contacts

304 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

304 Contacts Available

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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
5
Non-Renewals
2
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
9
Transfers
11
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
50

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a HOUSE OF COLOUR franchise ranges from $33,345 to $52,260. This includes a franchise fee of $30,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 4.0% of gross sales.