House of Colour franchise
A House of Colour franchisee provides personal styling, image consulting and color analysis services. At the end of its 2026 fiscal year there were 342 House of Colour locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $32K–$71K
- Franchise fee
- $30,000
- Royalty
- 4% + minimum
- Locations, 2026
- 342+126 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- Not on the SBA Franchise Directory
From HOUSE OF COLOUR USA, INC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a House of Colour franchise costs
Opening Territory Franchise costs an estimated $32,345 to $71,100. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: HOUSE OF COLOUR USA, INC, 2026 filing, page 19
House of Colour franchise fee
The franchise fee is $30,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: HOUSE OF COLOUR USA, INC, 2026 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | The greater of 4% of gross revenues or $175 monthly for Territory Franchisees; Associate Franchisees do not pay the $175 minimum. |
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The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: HOUSE OF COLOUR USA, INC, 2026 filing, page 12
Sales and earnings
Shares figures House of Colour publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: Performance information covers Territory Franchisees and excludes Associate Franchisees.. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: HOUSE OF COLOUR USA, INC, 2026 filing, page 46
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 282 (+66) | 0 | 11 |
| 2025 | 318 (+36) | 0 | 16 |
| 2026 | 342 (+24) | 0 | 20 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating. Years are fiscal years ending April 30.
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Source: HOUSE OF COLOUR USA, INC, 2026 filing, page 51
How House of Colour compares
Of the 22 salon franchises on this site, House of Colour is the cheapest to open and the 7th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | House of Colour | Typical salon |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $32K | $313K |
| Royalty | 4% | 6% |
| Closed or left per year | 5.7% | 2.2% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +58.3% | +23% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 19 of 22 |
Typical is the median across the 22 brands in salon franchises.
