House of Salons franchise
2025 filing · March 24, 2025
House of Salons at a glance
A salon suite building that leases private suites to beauty professionals and tattoo artists.
The business
- Franchisor
- House of Salons Franchising Ltd
- The company that sells the franchises
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $447K–$581K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $45,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 5.5%
- 5.5% of gross revenue, paid monthly
- Renewal fee
- $10,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
Where it is
- Franchised, 2024
- 0
- As printed in the filing
From House of Salons Franchising Ltd’s 2025 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
House of Salons among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | House of Salons | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $513,500 | Costs more than 65% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $45,000 | Higher than 55% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 5.5% | Lower than 66% of brands with a set rate |
How much a House of Salons franchise costs
Opening one House of Salons costs an estimated $446,500 to $580,500. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are leasehold improvements ($200,000 to $250,000) and furniture, fixtures, and equipment ($155,000 to $208,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 | ||
| Traveling and Living Expenses while Training | $2,000 | $4,000 | |
| Real Property Rent and Security Deposits | $6,000 | $10,000 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $200,000 | $250,000 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment | $155,000 | $208,000 | |
| Initial Inventory and Supplies | $2,500 | $5,000 | |
| Signage | $5,000 | $8,000 | |
| Licenses, Permits, and Certifications | $2,000 | $3,000 | |
| Insurance (3 Months) | $2,000 | $4,000 | |
| Computer and POS System | $2,000 | $5,000 | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $2,500 | $5,000 | |
| Professional Fees | $2,500 | $3,500 | |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $20,000 | $30,000 | |
| Total | $446,500 | $580,500 | |
Source: House of Salons Franchising Ltd, 2025 filing, page 16
House of Salons franchise fee
The franchise fee is $45,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: House of Salons Franchising Ltd, 2025 filing, page 11
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 5.5% of gross revenue, paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| POS and Software Fees | Approximately $300 - $400 per month (plus transaction costs) |
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Local Advertising | 1% of Gross Revenues |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: House of Salons Franchising Ltd, 2025 filing, page 12
Other fees as filed, from pages 12–15. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures House of Salons 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: House of Salons Franchising Ltd, 2025 filing, page 39
How House of Salons compares
Of the 95 real estate franchises on this site, House of Salons is the 88th cheapest to open.
| Figure | House of Salons | Typical real estate brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $447K | $69K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $581K | $244K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $45K | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty | 5.5% | 6% | 6% |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 40 of 95 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 95 brands in real estate franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 (0) | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 3 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 3 |
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 2022 counts come to 3, but the filing shows 0. Worth asking the franchisor.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: House of Salons Franchising Ltd, 2025 filing, page 40
Who owns House of Salons?
House of Salons franchises are sold by House of Salons Franchising Ltd.
From House of Salons Franchising Ltd’s 2025 filing.
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: House of Salons Franchising Ltd, 2025 filing, litigation on page 10, bankruptcy on page 10
House of Salons filings
The figures on this page come from House of Salons Franchising Ltd’s 2025 filing, issued March 24, 2025, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 filing | March 24, 2025 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2022–2024 |
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