The Shade
The Shade franchise provides luxury nail services using a proprietary European-inspired technique called The Shade Technique, along with related retail products such as cuticle oils, hand and foot care items, and tools, in a high-end studio environment known as a Shade Sanctuary. Franchisees operate from a single location in a protected territory, following strict standards for design, sanitation, ventilation, and marketing to deliver a premium experience. The target market consists of consumers seeking high-end, technique-driven nail services in a luxury setting, competing with other nail studios, salons, and spas.
Franchise Costs
8% royalty (min $1,500/mo) + up to 2% brand fund + $2,750/mo social media management + $898/mo Mindbody + $400/mo technology (+ $30/email acct) + $200/mo Meta brand protection
Financial Performance
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How The Shade Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The Shade Current | $309K – $504K | $50K | 8.0% | 0 |
| 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 | $411K – $744K | $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.
Franchisee Contacts
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a The Shade franchise ranges from $309,000 to $503,800. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
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