Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. franchise
2026 filing · May 31, 2026Shares sales figures
Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. at a glance
A shop selling handmade soaps, bath bombs, lotions and other personal care products.
The business
- Industry
- Retail
- Franchisor
- Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. FRCH, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchising since
- 2021
- 5 years of selling franchises
- Franchisor based in
- New Albany, Mississippi
- Typical size
- 1,200–1,800 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $264K–$491K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $60,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 7% + minimum
- 7% of gross sales, paid monthly, with a $1,250 monthly minimum from the 13th month
- Brand fund
- 2%
- 2% of gross sales, paid monthly
- Renewal fee
- $10,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Protected
- Protected territory
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- Franchised, 2025
- 42
- As printed in the filing
Support and records
From Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. FRCH, LLC’s 2026 filing; revenue and net loss from its audited financial statements, page 127; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Franchisor revenue is the company that sells the franchises (royalties, fees and anything else it earns), not what a location makes.
Where it ranks
Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $377,200 | Costs more than 52% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $60,000 | Higher than 88% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 7% | Higher than 70% of brands with a set rate |
How much a Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. franchise costs
Opening one Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. costs an estimated $263,900 to $490,500. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. FRCH, LLC, 2026 filing, page 21
Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. franchise fee
The franchise fee is $60,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. FRCH, LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 7% of gross sales, paid monthly, with a $1,250 monthly minimum from the 13th month. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross sales, paid monthly. |
| Technology Fee | $500 per month |
| Transfer Fee | FA: $10,000 DA: $10,000 per territory transferred |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Additional Training | $1,500 per person, plus expenses |
| Local Advertising Requirement | 1% of Gross Sales per month |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. FRCH, LLC, 2026 filing, page 14
Other fees as filed, from pages 14–17. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. FRCH, LLC, 2026 filing, page 50
SBA loans to Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. franchisees
Lenders approved 23 SBA 7(a) loans for Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. franchisees from 2023 to 2025, $5M in all. All 2 that have ended were paid in full; none was charged off. The other 21 haven’t ended yet.
A charged-off loan is one written off as uncollectible. See SBA franchise loans for how 7(a) and 504 loans work.
Source: SBA 7(a) and 504 loan data, as of September 30, 2026
How Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. compares
Of the 302 retail franchises on this site, Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. is the 187th cheapest to open.
| Figure | Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. | Typical retail brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $264K | $198K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $491K | $425K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $60K | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty | 7% | 5.7% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 187 of 302 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 302 brands in retail franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24 (+9) | 10 |
| 2024 | 40 (+16) | 10 |
| 2025 | 42 (+2) | 10 |
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 2023 counts come to 27, but the filing shows 28. Worth asking the franchisor.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. FRCH, LLC, 2026 filing, page 53
Where Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. locations are
At the end of 2025, Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. had locations in 15 states. The most are in Mississippi, Alabama and Texas.
- Mississippi14
- Alabama7
- Texas7
- Florida5
- Oklahoma4
- Tennessee3
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| Alabama | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Texas | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Florida | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Oklahoma | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Tennessee | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Missouri | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Arkansas | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Connecticut | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Illinois | 1 | 0 | 1 |
All 15 states
| Kansas | 1 |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 1 |
| North Carolina | 1 |
| Ohio | 1 |
| Rhode Island | 1 |
Source: Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. FRCH, LLC, 2026 filing, page 54
Who owns Magnolia Soap and Bath Co.?
Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. franchises are sold by Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. FRCH, LLC. It is a subsidiary of Magnolia Soap & Bath Holding Co.
From Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. FRCH, LLC’s 2026 filing, page 9.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | Yes. The filing describes past or pending cases involving the franchisor, its affiliates or its executives on page 12. |
|---|---|
| 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: Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. FRCH, LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 12, bankruptcy on page 13
Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. filings
A franchisor files a new disclosure each year it sells franchises. The figures on this page come from Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. FRCH, LLC’s 2026 filing, issued May 31, 2026; the earlier ones below are on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | May 31, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
| 2022 filing | May 25, 2022 | NASAA depository | Replaced by the 2026 filing |
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