How many REGAL NAILS SALON & SPA franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, REGAL NAILS SALON & SPA has 513 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1997.

Can you get an SBA loan for a REGAL NAILS SALON & SPA franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for REGAL NAILS SALON & SPA franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is REGAL NAILS SALON & SPA a good franchise to buy?

REGAL NAILS SALON & SPA shows several positive indicators: established brand with 513+ 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.

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REGAL NAILS SALON & SPA

Regal Nails Salon & Spa franchises operate modern, high-style full-service nail salons offering manicures, pedicures, waxing, and limited eyelash extension services, primarily located inside Wal-Mart stores or other shopping centers via subleases from master leases held by the franchisor. The business model ties franchise operations to the franchisor's master lease agreements with big box retailers, with franchisees subleasing spaces and focusing on core nail services. The target market consists principally of female shoppers seeking convenient, professional personal grooming services in accessible retail locations.

FDD Year:

513locations

$173K–$722K

Since 1997

HealthcareBaton Rouge, LAwww.regalnails.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$25,000

Initial Investment

$172,722 – $721,866

Royalty Rate

N/A

Brand Fund

N/A

Fixed Monthly Fees

$801 – $16,971

$500-$15,000/mo Monthly Fee (includes monthly franchise fee + base rent/rental tax if applicable) + $200-$1,200/mo utility/CAM + $14-$100/mo POS fee + $1,000-$8,000/yr insurance ($83-$667/mo equiv) + $50/yr handling fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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REGAL NAILS SALON & SPA Franchise Analysis

Tucked inside Walmart stores, Regal Nails has built a nail salon empire over decades, but a recent dip in unit count signals potential turbulence ahead. Without Item 19 disclosure, earnings remain a black box, while a handful of SBA loans paint a picture of financing risks that could reshape the opportunity. What happens when sublease stability meets modern retail shifts?

Franchising since 1997, Regal Nails peaked at 537 locations in 2024 before contracting 4% to 513 franchise units (plus 1 corporate) by 2025, per FDD data. Item 20 highlights modest projected growth with just 4 new units planned, alongside 1 termination, 20 non-renewals, and 54 transfers—elevated transfers suggest active reshuffling among owners, possibly due to performance pressures or location churn tied to master leases with big-box retailers. This trajectory points to a maturing system facing headwinds in retail real estate, where franchisees sublease spaces and rely on foot traffic from shoppers.

Entry demands $172,722-$721,866 total investment and $25,000 franchise fee (Item 7), with ongoing fees hitting $500-$15,000 monthly (covering franchise fee plus base rent/rental tax if applicable), plus $200-$1,200 utilities/CAM, $14-$100 POS, and $83-$667 equivalent insurance monthly. No Item 19 means no validated revenue or profit figures, forcing reliance on unverified franchisee reports—a gap that amplifies risks in a model sensitive to rent hikes. Just 2 SBA loans averaging $100,000 carry a 50% default rate, while litigation centers on collections from ex-franchisees (3 cases) and one contract breach, flagging cash flow vulnerabilities in this personal care niche.

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Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How REGAL NAILS SALON & SPA Compares

Key Insights

#3 largest franchise system in Personal Care Services
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Personal Care Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
REGAL NAILS SALON & SPA Current	$173K – $722K	$25K	N/A	513
COST CUTTERS	$184K – $336K	$40K	5.0%	911
COMFORT KEEPERS	$120K – $191K	$55K	5.0%	619
PALM BEACH TAN	$639K – $1.0M	$30K	6.0%	398
HOUSE OF COLOUR	$33K – $52K	$30K	4.0%	312
DRYBAR	$410K – $1.0M	$50K	7.0%	176
Personal Care Services Average 20 franchises	$418K – $809K	$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.