ScorecardWorth It?HistoryDatabaseCompareDistress Signals
Casual DiningItem 19: ✓ DisclosedHigh Confidence · 95/100

Blow Dry Bar United States Franchise Cost and Profit

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

FranchiseIQ Score
70
B
Moderate-Low Risk
Composite score from 3 risk dimensions. Click for breakdown ↓
Full analysis unlocks:
✓ Cash-on-Cash return
✓ Payback period
✓ SBA default rate
✓ Red flags assessment
✓ Comparable franchises
Unlock 10 Reports — Start with Blow Dry Bar United States →Already have access? Sign in →

Cost and profit at a glance

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

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.

Startup Cost
$169K – $402K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
$66K
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
4.3 years
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
No matched SBA history
Loan repayment history
Compare franchise costs →Estimate franchise ROI →Check SBA default rates →Browse Casual Dining franchises →Compare similar franchises →

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.

Free decision snapshot

Before you talk to Blow Dry Bar United States, check the numbers buyers usually miss.

The unlocked report ties this brand's FDD disclosures to SBA outcomes, Item 20 movement, fee load, missing-data labels, and buyer assumptions — so you can decide whether this is worth deeper diligence.

FDD disclosure qualitySBA default outcomesItem 20 unit movementFee/cost stressComparable brands
Unlock 10 reports — start with Blow Dry Bar United StatesView sample report first

$19.99 one-time · Includes 10 reports · 7-day satisfaction guarantee

Total Investment Range$169K – $402K
MinMid: $286KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$40K
Royalty Rate
7%
Ad Fund Rate
2%
Total Burden
9.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
-
+2 vs prior yr
Net Unit Growth
→ -
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
23.0%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
4.3 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
~3–8%
Fewer than 50 loans on record
Median Revenue
$597K
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
LOW: Single-year corpus
LOW ×1
Premium Data

Unlock Full Franchise Analysis

Get cash-on-cash return, payback period, SBA default rate, and red flag details for Blow Dry Bar United States.

CoC ReturnPayback PeriodSBA Default RateMedian RevenueEbitda MarginRisk Score
Unlock 10 Reports - $19.99

Or sign in if you already purchased

Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

Blow Dry Bar United States vs. Casual Dining Average

MetricBlow Dry Bar United StatesCasual Dining Avg
SBA Default Rate - 7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return23.0%▲15.5%
Total Investment$286K$250K

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

Compare

Blow Dry Bar United States vs Another Broken Egg CafeBlow Dry Bar United States vs Fala BarBlow Dry Bar United States vs PAINT Nail Bar

Similar Franchises · Casual Dining

Another Broken Egg Cafe
Limited Data
$802K–$1.6M
Fala Bar
Limited Data
$123K–$271K
PAINT Nail Bar
Limited Data
$218K–$756K
Another Broken Egg Cafe
$802K – $1.6M
Fala Bar
$123K – $271K
PAINT Nail Bar
$218K – $756K
BMB Franchising Services INC DBA Bombshells Restaurant Bar And Bombshells -2022
$1.7M – $3.1M

Related Blog Posts

Franchise Registration States: What You Need to Know Before Buying (2026) | FranchiseIQ

Complete guide to the 15 franchise registration states - California, New York, Maryland, and mo...

2026-04-04 · General
Xponential Fitness Considers Sale: What It Means for Club Pilates, Pure Barre, and StretchLab Franchisees (2026) | FranchiseIQ

Xponential Fitness (XPOF) has initiated a strategic review that could lead to a sale. Here

2026-04-17 · General
FDD Item 7: Estimated Initial Investment - What It Really Costs to Open a Franchise (2026) | FranchiseIQ

FDD Item 7 breaks down every cost category required to open a franchise - from the franchise fee ...

2026-03-20 · General
WellBiz Brands: How a 5-Brand Beauty & Wellness Franchise Holdco Works | FranchiseIQ

WellBiz Brands owns Drybar, Elements Massage, Amazing Lash Studio, Fitness Together, and Radiant ...

2026-04-20 · General
SBA Franchise Loan Approval Rates: Which Brands Get Funded (2026 Data) | FranchiseIQ

SBA 7(a) franchise loan approval rates by brand, default rates by sector, and what lenders look f...

2026-04-03 · Consistently High SBA Loan Volume
📬 Get notified when Blow Dry Bar United States changes fees
Free. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Questions to Ask Before You Sign

5 data-driven questions every Blow Dry Bar United States franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is Blow Dry Bar United States's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does Blow Dry Bar United States disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
Generate attorney questions for Blow Dry Bar United States →Validation call guide →
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.

Explore More

All Casual Dining FranchisesLow-Cost FranchisesBlow Dry Bar United States vs Another Broken Egg CafeFranchises With Item 19Industry Benchmarks