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Image Studios 360 Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Image Studios 360.

Based on 2023 FDD · 10 filings in corpus

This page is using 2023 FDD source data. Verify the franchisor's current FDD before relying on costs, fees, or Item 19.

FranchiseIQ Score
58
C
Moderate Risk
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Health Score
C
62/100
5/7 metrics · High confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a Image Studios 360 franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Image Studios 360 franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $868K – $1.7M. Reported owner economics show $57K. 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
$868K – $1.7M
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
$57K
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
23.0 years
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
No matched SBA history
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $65K franchise fee · 7.5% 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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Image Studios 360 Franchise Analysis

Image Studios 360 requires a total initial investment of $868K to $1.7M (midpoint approximately $1.3M), with an initial franchise fee of $65K. The ongoing fee burden is 7.5% (5.5% 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 2023 FDD, the median revenue for Image Studios 360 locations is $391K. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $57K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 4.3% with a payback period of approximately 23.0 years.

Image Studios 360 operates approximately 13 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 2023 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology

Total Investment Range$868K$1.7M
MinMid: $1.3MMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$65K
Royalty Rate
5.5%
Ad Fund Rate
2%
Total Burden
7.5%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
13
Net Unit Growth
-
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
4.3%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
23.0 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
~3–8%
Fewer than 50 loans on record
Median Revenue
$391K
Item 19 disclosed
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

Image Studios 360 vs. Beauty/Salon Average

MetricImage Studios 360Beauty/Salon Avg
SBA Default Rate - 7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return4.3%15.5%
Total Investment$1.3M$250K

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

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5 data-driven questions every Image Studios 360 franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is Image Studios 360's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does Image Studios 360 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 →
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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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