The Look Salon Suites franchise
2026 filing · September 17, 2026GrowingShares sales figures
The Look Salon Suites at a glance
A salon suite studio leasing private suites to independent salon professionals. At the end of its 2026 fiscal year there were 6 The Look Salon Suites locations in the US, 4 franchised and 2 company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- TLSS Franchise System LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchising since
- 2023
- 3 years of selling franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Morrisville, North Carolina
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $676K–$1.22M
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $55,000
- $10,000 off the first studio for veterans and first responders
- Royalty
- 5.5%
- The greater of 5.5% of monthly gross revenues or $1,000 a month, plus 2% to the brand development fund
- Brand fund
- 2%
- 2% of gross revenue, paid monthly
- Renewal fee
- $10,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2026
- 6
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 4
- Company-owned
- 2
- Change in 3 years
- +4
- Franchised locations, 2024–2026
- States
- 2
- Most in North Carolina and New Jersey
From TLSS Franchise System LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
The Look Salon Suites among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | The Look Salon Suites | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $946,677 | Costs more than 82% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $55,000 | Higher than 82% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 5.5% | Lower than 66% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 6 | Fewer than 69% of franchises |
How much a The Look Salon Suites franchise costs
Opening one The Look Salon Suites costs an estimated $676,081 to $1,217,272. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are construction and leasehold improvements ($444,580 to $904,934) and furniture, and fixtures ($100,771 to $124,540). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRE-OPENING COSTS Initial Franchise Fee | $55,000 | ||
| Site Selection Fee | $3,000 | ||
| Construction and Leasehold Improvements | $444,580 | $904,934 | |
| Construction Management Fee | $6,500 | ||
| Initial Floor Plan Layout | $1,500 | ||
| Design and Architect Fees | $10,000 | $28,000 | |
| Architectural Plan Review Fee | $0 | $3,500 | |
| Engineering Plan Review Fee | $0 | $3,500 | |
| Furniture, and Fixtures | $100,771 | $124,540 | |
| Signage (interior and exterior) | $6,900 | $7,714 | |
| Security System | $500 | $5,211 | |
| Rent Deposits | $10,000 | $20,104 | |
| Insurance | $1,200 | $3,000 | |
| Utility Deposits | $630 | $2,000 | |
| Pre-opening Travel and Training Expense | $4,000 | ||
| Computer Equipment and Software | $3,000 | $11,269 | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $5,000 | ||
| Business Permits and Licenses | $3,500 | ||
| Additional Funds | $20,000 | $25,000 | |
| Total | $676,081 | $1,217,272 | |
Source: TLSS Franchise System LLC, 2026 filing, page 22
The Look Salon Suites franchise fee
The franchise fee is $55,000, $10,000 off the first studio for veterans and first responders. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: TLSS Franchise System LLC, 2026 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | The greater of 5.5% of monthly gross revenues or $1,000 a month, plus 2% to the brand development fund. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross revenue, paid monthly. |
| Technology Fee | $300 per month |
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 plus any broker fees |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Additional Training | $500, plus our costs and expenses |
| Minimum Local Advertising Spend | Greater of $1,000 or 1% of Gross Revenues per month |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: TLSS Franchise System 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 The Look Salon Suites publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: TLSS Franchise System LLC, 2026 filing, page 62
How The Look Salon Suites compares
Of the 95 real estate franchises on this site, The Look Salon Suites is the 89th cheapest to open and the 72nd largest by number of locations.
| Figure | The Look Salon Suites | Typical real estate brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $676K | $69K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $1.22M | $244K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $55K | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty | 5.5% | 6% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 2% | 1.5% | 2% |
| US locations | 6 | 67 | 21 |
| Closed or left per year | 0% | 8.5% | – |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 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 | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 (0) | 0 | – | – |
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 1 | – | – |
| 2024 | 1 (+1) | 1 | +1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 (+2) | 2 | +2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 4 (+1) | 2 | +1 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating. The outlet years below are the franchisor's fiscal years ending June 30.
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More in the guides: salon suite franchises, franchises for veterans and franchise failure rates.
Over 5 years, from the start of 2022 to the end of 2026, franchised locations went from 0 to 4 (+4). The earlier years come from the brand's 2024 filing.
Source: TLSS Franchise System LLC, 2026 filing, page 65
2022–2023: TLSS Franchise System LLC, 2024 filing, page 60
Where The Look Salon Suites locations are
At the end of 2026, The Look Salon Suites had locations in 2 states. The most are in North Carolina and New Jersey.
- North Carolina4
- New Jersey2
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| New Jersey | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Source: TLSS Franchise System LLC, 2026 filing, page 66
Who owns The Look Salon Suites?
The Look Salon Suites franchises are sold by TLSS Franchise System LLC. Its filing names no parent company.
From TLSS Franchise System LLC’s 2026 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: TLSS Franchise System LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 11, bankruptcy on page 11
The Look Salon Suites filings
A franchisor files a new disclosure each year it sells franchises. The figures on this page come from TLSS Franchise System LLC’s 2026 filing, issued September 17, 2026; the earlier ones below are on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository and the Minnesota Department of Commerce and fill in older location counts.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | September 17, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2024–2026 |
| 2024 filing | – | Minnesota | Locations, 2022–2023 |
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