The Lash Lounge Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2024)

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise in a snapshot

Initial franchise fee
$60,000
Investment required
$378,000 - $702,000
Royalty fee
6.00%

The Lash Lounge: Setting the Standard in Eyelash Extensions and Beauty Services

The Lash Lounge has established itself as a premier franchise renowned for top-quality eyelash extensions and beauty services. Since its inception in 2006, this franchise, headquartered in McKinney, Texas, has become a symbol of excellence in the beauty industry.

In 2010, The Lash Lounge began franchising, giving entrepreneurs the chance to join a brand celebrated for its commitment to enhancing clients' beauty and self-esteem.

At The Lash Lounge, customers can enjoy a variety of eyelash extension services, including classic, volume, and hybrid lashes. These services are performed by expertly trained and skilled lash artists.

What differentiates The Lash Lounge from other brands is its unwavering dedication to quality, personalized service, and a serene, luxurious environment. Each lash application is customized to fit the client's unique eye shape and desired appearance, ensuring that every customer leaves feeling stunning and self-assured.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure Amount (Low) Amount (High)
Initial Franchise Fee $60,000 $60,000
Lease Payment (first 3 months) $12,500 $16,500
Security Deposits $4,167 $9,500
Leasehold Improvements $126,759 $319,450
Furniture, Fixtures, Décor, and Equipment $75,000 $95,000
Salon Layout, Architect, Engineer, Drawings, and Permits $10,000 $26,483
Real-Estate and Construction Management $5,000 $20,000
Initial Supplies $6,867 $12,540
Outdoor Signage $8,500 $18,000
Point of Sale (“POS”) Register, Hardware, Software $4,400 $7,600
Initial Cosmetic Inventory Package $2,000 $2,500
Pre-opening training expenses (per person) $8,000 $10,000
Telephone and Utility Deposits and Expenses $250 $500
Marketing (first three months) $7,000 $10,000
Business Licenses, Permits, etc. (first year) $655 $3,575
Insurance Deposits and Premiums (first three months) $1,200 $5,895
Professional Fees (first year) $800 $5,541
Additional Funds - (first three months) $30,000 $79,000
Grand Total $378,028 $702,084

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Number of units

2023
Franchised units

109

109

117

Company-owned units

4

4

4

Total units

113

113

121

Franchise Disclosure Document

Training 

The Lash Lounge offers a thorough training program for its franchisees and their staff, designed to ensure smooth operations and high standards of service:

Business Training: This segment covers essential business aspects and can be conducted at a designated location or virtually. It includes all necessary training for running the franchise effectively. Up to two individuals can attend without additional tuition fees, with Managing Owners and General Managers being mandatory attendees.

Salon Opening Training: This component includes on-site stylist training (Stylist Training) and opening support training (Opening Support Training), covering software and sales training. A corporate stylist trainer and a salon opener conduct the training.

Ongoing Consultation and Advice: The franchisor provides continuous support, which may involve updates on new services and products, operational and management guidance, marketing and advertising strategies, and financial and accounting advice. This support is delivered through salon visits, meetings, seminars, conferences, and both electronic and printed materials.

Additional Training: Franchisees are required to send the Managing Owner, General Manager, and other designated employees to additional courses, seminars, and training programs as mandated by the franchisor. Tuition fees may apply, and franchisees are responsible for all related expenses.

Territory Protection

The franchisor provides territory protection for its franchisees, ensuring a secure operational zone. Upon approval of a salon location, a "Protected Area" is designated, usually covering a population of up to 40,000 individuals within a radius of no more than three miles.

Within this Protected Area, the franchisor guarantees not to open, operate, or authorize another salon under "THE LASH LOUNGE" trademark, thereby maintaining exclusivity for the franchisee.

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