SALONS BY JC

Item 7 in the 2025 FDD lays out a hefty entry: $1,331,200 to $2,043,400 total investment, kicked off by a $60,000 franchise fee. Ongoing costs bite with 5.5% royalties (minimum $500/month), 1% brand fund, plus fixed $1,000/month local marketing, $90/month software, and $125/month technology fees (capped around $500). Yet Item 19 shines: average gross revenue hits $534,950 across units, with median at $523,622—solid for salon suites where franchisees act as landlords to third-party stylists. Subtract fees and you'd eye $400K+ potential top lines before expenses, making the math appealing if occupancy stays high.

System vitality impresses with 152 franchise locations (12 corporate) up 12% from 136 in 2023, projecting 9 new units amid just 1 non-renewal and 4 transfers. SBA data bolsters confidence: 22 loans averaging $579,805, default rate a mere 4.5%—far below industry averages, hinting at viable financing and owner staying power. For buyers, probe occupancy rates, local competition from rivals like Phenix Salon Suites, and how tenant churn impacts cash flow; this isn't a hands-off play but rewards property-savvy operators in growing beauty hubs.