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Casual DiningRevenue OnlyItem 19: ✓ DisclosedHigh Confidence · 100/100FDD data: 2025 · Fresh

Blo Blow Dry Bar Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Blo Blow Dry Bar.

Based on 2025 FDD · 7 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
56
C
Moderate Risk
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Health Score
C
64/100
6/7 metrics · High confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a Blo Blow Dry Bar franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Blo Blow Dry Bar franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $309K – $403K. Reported owner economics show $7K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.

Startup Cost
$309K – $403K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
$7K
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
51.4 years
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
14.8%
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $45K franchise fee · 8% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.

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Blo Blow Dry Bar Franchise Analysis

Blo Blow Dry Bar requires a total initial investment of $309K to $403K (midpoint approximately $356K), with an initial franchise fee of $45K. The ongoing fee burden is 8% (6% royalty plus 2% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 15.5%, leaving more margin for the operator.

According to Item 19 of the 2025 FDD, the median revenue for Blo Blow Dry Bar locations is $346K. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $7K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 1.9% with a payback period of approximately 51.4 years.

Blo Blow Dry Bar operates approximately 8 franchised units. The SBA 7(a) loan default rate of 14.8% is above the franchise industry average of approximately 7.2%, suggesting elevated financial risk for franchisees relying on debt financing.

Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.

Analysis based on 2025 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology

Total Investment Range$309K – $403K
MinMid: $356KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$45K
Royalty Rate
6%
Ad Fund Rate
2%
Total Burden
8.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
8
Net Unit Growth
→ -
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
1.9%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
51.4 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
14.8%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$346K
Item 19 disclosed
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

Blo Blow Dry Bar vs. Casual Dining Average

MetricBlo Blow Dry BarCasual Dining Avg
SBA Default Rate14.8%▼7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return1.9%▼15.5%
Total Investment$356K$250K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2013-2026). 59 loans across 23 states.

Default Rate
14.8%
High Risk
Total SBA Loans
59
23 states
Total Loan Volume
$14.0M
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$238K
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
21
Paid in Full (36%)
32
Currently Active
4
Charged Off (2.6% by $)
$366K
Total Charged Off ($)
● Paid● Active● Charged Off

Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.

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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.

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