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Image Studios

Image Studios leases individual salon studios to independent beauty and wellness professionals. Franchisees recruit studio renters, manage the location, maintain facilities, and offer approved services to renters.

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Investment and fees

What it costs to open and operate

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Upfront investment

Total initial investment

$773,392 – $1,734,462

Includes the franchise fee, one salon's buildout, first-month rent, security deposit, and three months of startup funds. Assumes owner operation with no revenue or payroll. Both estimates share the budget assumptions explained below.

Initial franchise fee

$64,500

Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.

The franchise fee and separate $6,500 site development fee are due at signing, fully earned upon payment, and nonrefundable. Both are included in the opening estimate.

Selected fees

  • Royalty6% of Gross Revenues or $300 per week minimum, whichever is greater

    Starts in the second month open or 12 months after signing, whichever comes first. Paid weekly; payment frequency may change. The minimum may rise annually for inflation. Gross Revenues includes studio rent and other business receipts.

  • Advertising contributionBrand Development Fund: 2% of Gross Revenues or $110 per week minimum, whichever is greater

    Paid weekly, separately from local marketing spending; payment frequency may change. The minimum may rise annually for inflation. Fund spending is controlled by the franchisor and is not guaranteed to benefit your salon directly.

  • Local marketingAt least $2,000 per month until occupancy exceeds 70%; then at least $400 per month

    Shortfalls may be collected for marketing on your behalf or retained as extra Brand Development Fund contributions. The first opening or open house event requires at least $1,500, credited toward local spending. Hold it at 65% occupancy or within eight months open, whichever comes first.

These are selected fees, not the complete fee schedule. Review the full FDD for all fees and conditions.

Figures are as disclosed for the period shown; unknown or undisclosed items are labelled, never shown as $0. No earnings, profit or payback figures are shown. Revenue is not profit.

Ownership and support

What owning this franchise involves

Your role

Running the location means recruiting studio renters and supporting their use of the facilities.

Owner involvement
You or a fully trained, qualified manager must directly supervise and participate in daily operations.
Main responsibilities
Lease studios, maintain shared facilities, and market available space.
Manager requirements
Neither you nor your manager may have a business interest or relationship with a competitor.

Free consultation

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Discuss your startup budget, owner or manager role, and whether a single salon or development agreement fits your plans.

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Disclosure document

The fees above are a short selection. Check the full FDD for all fees and terms before making a decision.

Image Studios Franchise, LLC, Franchise Disclosure Document. Issuance Date: January 26, 2026

An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.