Drybar franchise
Drybar runs salons that only do blowouts and styling, no cuts or color, at a set menu price. Shops have a bar-style layout and sell their own hair products. At the end of 2024 there were 176 Drybar locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $410K–$1.03M
- Franchise fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 7%
- Locations, 2024
- 176
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Company snapshot
- Franchisor based in
- Denver, Colorado
- Time to open
- Must open within 12 months of signing
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- No exclusive territory
- Financing
- None offered
From DB Franchise, LLC’s 2025 filing.
How much a Drybar franchise costs
Opening one Drybar shop costs an estimated $409,979 to $1,029,249. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: DB Franchise, LLC, 2025 filing, page 25
Drybar franchise fee
The franchise fee is $50,000, for a single shop (less per shop under an area development agreement). You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: DB Franchise, LLC, 2025 filing, page 13
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 7% of gross receipts, paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross receipts to the brand marketing fund, plus a $2,000 monthly local advertising fee and 2% local spend. |
Source: DB Franchise, LLC, 2025 filing, page 15
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Drybar publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports 2024 average revenue, new client trials and memberships for franchised shops. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: DB Franchise, LLC, 2025 filing, page 65
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 149 (0) | 0 |
| 2023 | 159 (+10) | 0 |
| 2024 | 176 (+17) | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: DB Franchise, LLC, 2025 filing, page 68
How Drybar compares
Of the 6 salon franchises on this site, Drybar is the 4th cheapest to open and the smallest by number of locations.
| Measure | Drybar | Typical salon |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $410K | $371K |
| Royalty | 7% | 6% |
| Change in franchised locations, 0 yrs | +18.1% | +13.4% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 6 of 6 |
Typical is the median across the 6 brands in salon franchises.
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Drybar franchise questions
How long does it take to open a Drybar?
Must open within 12 months of signing, according to Drybar's 2025 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does Drybar help with financing?
No. Drybar does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
Do Drybar franchisees get a protected territory?
No. Drybar grants the right to run one location but no exclusive area, so another Drybar can open nearby.
How long is a Drybar franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
How does Drybar compare with other salon franchises?
Of the 6 salon franchises here, Drybar is the 4th cheapest to open (low end $410K against a $371K median) and the smallest by number of locations. Its 7% royalty is above the 6% median.
Does Drybar say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports 2024 average revenue, new client trials and memberships for franchised shops. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Drybar based?
DB Franchise, LLC is based in Denver, Colorado.