How many Image Studios franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, Image Studios has 127 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2015.

Is Image Studios a good franchise to buy?

Image Studios shows several positive indicators: established brand with 127+ locations. 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.

Image Studios

FDD Year:

Image Studios Franchise, LLC offers franchises for operating salon malls featuring individual turn-key salon studios leased to independent salon professionals such as hair stylists, nail artists, massage therapists, and estheticians in the beauty, health, and wellness industry. Franchisees manage the facility, provide maintenance services, and offer optional add-ons like cleaning, marketing, technology products, and event organizing. The business model involves converting commercial space into leasable studios using an innovative build-out system, targeting professionals seeking flexible, equipped workspaces.

127

Locations

$773K–$1734K

Investment

Since 2015

Franchising

ServicesSalt Lake City, UTIMAGE Studios HOLDCO, LLCwww.imagestudiosfranchise.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$64,500

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$773,392 – $1,734,462

Low: $773,392High: $1,734,462

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$810 – $810

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty + 2% brand development fund + $810/mo total for accounting ($500), software ($120+$50+$50), and licensing ($90) fees

How Image Studios Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 94% of Beauty & Spa Services franchises

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Image Studios Current	$773K – $1.7M	$65K	6.0%	127
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.

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

2FL

3CA

4CO

5UT

6GA

7NC

8SC

9OH

10MO

11PA

12KS

13NJ

14NV

15KY

+14 more states

Franchisee Contacts

115 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 Image Studios franchise ranges from $773,392 to $1,734,462. This includes a franchise fee of $64,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.