FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Blow Dry Bar United States.
Based on 2014 FDD · 1 filing in corpus
This page is using 2014 FDD source data. Verify the franchisor's current FDD before relying on costs, fees, or Item 19. It is excluded from search indexing until refreshed.
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Blow Dry Bar United States franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $169K – $402K. Reported owner economics show $66K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.
Quick fee read: $40K franchise fee · 9% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
Blow Dry Bar United States requires a total initial investment of $169K to $402K (midpoint approximately $286K), with an initial franchise fee of $40K. The ongoing fee burden is 9% (7% 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 2014 FDD, the median revenue for Blow Dry Bar United States locations is $597K. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $66K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 23.0% with a payback period of approximately 4.3 years.
Blow Dry Bar United States operates approximately 0 franchised units.
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 2014 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology
Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.
Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.
Common questions buyers ask about Blow Dry Bar United States, answered from FDD and SBA data.
The total initial investment for a Blow Dry Bar United States franchise ranges from $169K to $402K, according to their Franchise Disclosure Document.
Blow Dry Bar United States charges a 7% royalty fee on gross sales.
The initial franchise fee for Blow Dry Bar United States is $39,500.
There are approximately 0 Blow Dry Bar United States franchise locations as of 2023.
The median revenue for a Blow Dry Bar United States franchise is $597K, with a cash-on-cash return of 23.0%, according to FDD Item 19 data.
SBA loan default rate data for Blow Dry Bar United States is not currently available in the SBA database.
Whether a Blow Dry Bar United States franchise is worth it depends on total startup cost, royalty burden, FDD Item 19 economics, SBA loan performance, and local operator execution. FDDIQ compares these signals against similar franchises so buyers can screen the opportunity before paying for diligence.
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