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Lashkind
Lashkind offers franchises for full-service beauty businesses specializing in products and services related to the face, particularly eyelashes and eyebrows, operated under the Lashkind trademarks with a distinctive interior and exterior design. Franchisees must adhere to the franchisor's standards, methods, procedures, and specifications known as the 'System.' The target market is the general public, with clients likely predominantly female, competing in a well-established and highly competitive market for lash and brow services.
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Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 2% ad fund + $150/mo brand maintenance + $50/mo technology + $200/mo Zenoti booking software + $28/mo Yelp + $100-$200/mo ADP HR + ~$18/mo email fees
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 12 Franchised Bars that were open for at least one full year as of December 31, 2023, during the period January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.
* The average gross revenue was provided as $269,857. This was verified by calculating the weighted average of the segments: (4 units × $346,947 + 4 units × $259,522 + 4 units × $203,103) / 12 total units = $269,857.33, which rounds to the given total.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $269,857
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Unlock financial performance dataLashkind Franchise Analysis
Lashkind enters the saturated lash and brow services arena with a polished system under Blo Blow Dry Bar Holdings, emphasizing signature designs and operations standards. As a franchising newcomer since 2023, Item 19 delivers early gross revenue insights that hint at performance potential amid stiff competition. Yet with location counts holding steady, does this brand have the momentum to scale, or are early signs pointing to caution?
Financials from the 2024 FDD paint a mid-range entry picture: initial investment spans $209,280-$299,750, led by a $45,000 franchise fee. Ongoing fees stack up at 6% royalty plus 2% brand/ad fund, plus fixed monthly hits like $150 brand maintenance, $50 tech, $200 Zenoti software, $28 Yelp, $100-$200 ADP HR, and ~$18 email—potentially 8-10% of sales in total obligations. Item 19 reveals average gross revenue of $269,857, a solid benchmark for beauty services but unaccompanied by expense or profit breakdowns, leaving EBITDA estimates to franchisee math (typically 15-25% margins in this category yield $40K-$68K owner earnings pre-tax).
System maturity lags with just 12 franchise and 2 corporate locations, flat from 12 in 2022 to 2023 (+0% growth), though 4 new units are projected. No red flags on litigation, terminations, or transfers noted, but the competitive market and young age amplify risks—targeting female clients in a crowded field. For beauty enthusiasts with $250K capital, Lashkind offers turnkey appeal and revenue visibility, but stagnant expansion and fee layering demand scrutiny of local market saturation before committing.
Analysis based on the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How Lashkind Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 75% of Beauty & Spa Services franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lashkind Current | $209K – $300K | $45K | 6.0% | 12 |
| 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 | $413K – $743K | $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 (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
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20 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a Lashkind franchise ranges from $209,280 to $299,750. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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