Glosslab franchise
2023 filing · May 16, 2023
Glosslab at a glance
A nail studio offering high-end manicures and pedicures.
The business
- Franchisor
- Glosslab Franchising, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Current franchisor selling since
- 2023
- Franchisor based in
- Miami Beach, Florida
- Typical size
- 800–1,500 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $315K–$584K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $35,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 6%
- 6% of gross sales, paid weekly, plus up to 3% (currently 2%) to the national marketing fund
- Brand fund
- 2%
- 2% of gross sales, paid weekly; it can rise to 3%
- Renewal fee
- $5,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- Franchised, 2022
- 0
- As printed in the filing
From Glosslab Franchising, LLC’s 2023 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Glosslab among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Glosslab | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $449,250 | Costs more than 59% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $35,000 | Lower than 61% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 6% | Higher than 35% of brands with a set rate |
How much a Glosslab franchise costs
Opening one Glosslab costs an estimated $314,500 to $584,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Glosslab Franchising, LLC, 2023 filing, page 24
Glosslab franchise fee
The franchise fee is $35,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Glosslab Franchising, LLC, 2023 filing, page 13
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross sales, paid weekly, plus up to 3% (currently 2%) to the national marketing fund. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross sales, paid weekly; it can rise to 3%. |
| Technology Service FeeC | Our then-current technology fee. Currently $800/Month |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Glosslab Franchising, LLC, 2023 filing, page 15
Other fees as filed, from pages 15–16. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Glosslab does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: Glosslab Franchising, LLC, 2023 filing, page 69
How Glosslab compares
Of the 101 salon franchises on this site, Glosslab is the 52nd cheapest to open.
| Figure | Glosslab | Typical salon brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $315K | $303K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $584K | $531K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $35K | $45K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 75 of 101 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 101 brands in salon franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 (0) | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 (0) | 6 |
| 2022 | 0 (0) | 20 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
These figures don't add up as printed: the 2020 counts come to 2, but the filing shows 1. Worth asking the franchisor.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: Glosslab Franchising, LLC, 2023 filing, page 69
Where Glosslab locations are
At the end of 2022, Glosslab had locations in 7 states and territories. The most are in New York, Florida and District of Columbia.
- New York10
- Florida3
- District of Columbia2
- Texas2
- Connecticut1
- Maryland1
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Florida | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| District of Columbia | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Texas | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Connecticut | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Maryland | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| New Jersey | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Source: Glosslab Franchising, LLC, 2023 filing, page 70
Who owns Glosslab?
Glosslab franchises are sold by Glosslab Franchising, LLC. It is a subsidiary of Glosslab Ventures, LLC.
From Glosslab Franchising, LLC’s 2023 filing, page 8.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Glosslab Franchising, LLC, 2023 filing, litigation on page 12, bankruptcy on page 12
Glosslab filings
The figures on this page come from Glosslab Franchising, LLC’s 2023 filing, issued May 16, 2023, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 filing | May 16, 2023 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2020–2022 |
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