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LEMON TREE
Lemon Tree franchises operate retail family salons offering affordable hair care services and other related services for all members of a customer's family. Franchisees use the Lemon Tree marks, distinctive trade dress, operating procedures, standards, and systems including management, training, advertising, and promotions. The target market is families seeking budget-friendly hair care and salon services.
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Franchise Costs
6% royalty (greater of $75/wk) + $135/wk brand fund + $150/mo software + $100/mo digital marketing + up to $95/mo quality review + $250/mo local ad minimum.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 34 franchised salons open for full year 2025, including full-year results for transferred salons.
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue: (9 units × $631,326 + 8 units × $362,796 + 8 units × $266,220 + 9 units × $161,331) / 34 total units = $357,824.74 Estimated profit range based on average gross revenue and weighted average of reported expense ranges (rent, payroll, supplies, insurance, utilities). For best_guess_profit_high, subtracted the weighted average of the low end of expense ranges. For best_guess_profit_low, subtracted the weighted average of the high end of expense ranges. Average Gross Revenue: $357,824.74. Estimated Annual Rent (low/high): $32,106.35 / $44,100.00. Estimated Annual Payroll (low/high): $122,392.71 / $174,356.00. Estimated Annual Supplies (low/high): $26,419.07 / $48,568.00. Estimated Annual Insurance (low/high): $2,823.88 / $3,323.50. Estimated Annual Utilities (low/high): $7,776.00 / $10,764.00. Total Estimated Annual Expenses (low/high): $191,518.01 / $281,111.50.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $357,825
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How LEMON TREE Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 81% of Beauty & Spa Services franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LEMON TREE Current | $185K – $278K | $35K | 6.0% | 36 |
| 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 (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
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Franchisee Contacts
39 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
39 Contacts Available
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a LEMON TREE franchise ranges from $184,794 to $277,939. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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