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Image Studios Franchise — Costs & How to Buy

Invest in Beauty's Most Luxurious Business Model

Initial investment
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Royalty
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Units open
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Liquid capital
$250+
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Overview

IMAGE Studios is a luxury salon suite franchise that provides elegantly designed spaces and comprehensive support for independent beauty, health, and wellness professionals to build and grow their businesses. They offer a unique real estate investment opportunity for franchisees, generating revenue through premium salon suite rentals while fostering a community of entrepreneurs. With over 15 years of experience and over 100 open locations, IMAGE Studios has established itself as a leader in the salon suite industry, helping both franchisees and beauty professionals thrive.

Key differentiators

["Diverse Tenant Mix: Caters to a wide range of beauty, health, and wellness professionals (60% hair stylists/barbers, 40% other specialists) unlike traditional salons, leading to a stronger network and lower turnover.","Comprehensive Support System: Offers extensive training and ongoing operational, marketing, and business support for both franchisees and the beauty professionals they serve.","Real Estate Opportunity: Positions itself as a real estate investment in the booming beauty industry, appealing to investors looking to diversify their portfolio.","Proven Track Record: With over 15 years of experience, 100+ open locations across the U.S., and 'zero closures to date,' demonstrating stability and success.","Lifestyle Business Model: Marketed as a simple, stable, and scalable lifestyle business opportunity conducive to building generational wealth."]

Training & support

IMAGE Studios provides comprehensive training and ongoing support to franchisees, covering development, grand opening, and future success. This includes guidance for site selection, marketing strategies, and operational training. They offer software and training to run the salon suite franchise effectively, emphasizing brand consistency. Franchisees also gain access to a 'winning tribe' – a network of best-in-class operators for shared knowledge and support. For the beauty professionals renting suites, they offer cutting-edge business tools and training, including website support, marketing, business, and education resources.

Ideal candidate

The target market for IMAGE Studios franchisees includes individuals looking to diversify their real estate portfolio or enter the beauty industry. This encompasses first-time entrepreneurs and experienced business owners interested in a lifestyle business. Qualitatively, they are looking for investors with a cash investment of at least $750,000 and a net worth of at least $1,500,000. For the beauty, health, and wellness professionals, the target market is high-caliber, ambitious individuals seeking a turnkey luxury space to launch and grow their independent businesses, benefiting from community and extensive business support.

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Image Studios franchise — frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to open a Image Studios franchise?+

Total initial investment for a Image Studios franchise typically ranges from $0 to $0, including the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, initial inventory, and working capital for the first three months of operations.

What ongoing fees does Image Studios charge?+

Franchisees pay an ongoing royalty calculated as a percentage of gross revenue, plus a brand development fund contribution. Specific percentages and minimums are disclosed in Item 6 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Do I need industry experience to own a Image Studios franchise?+

No prior industry experience is required. Image Studios provides initial training, an operations manual, and ongoing field support. Successful candidates typically bring management experience, leadership skills, and a willingness to follow the system.

How long does it take to open a Image Studios location?+

From signed franchise agreement to grand opening, most Image Studios franchisees open within 6 to 12 months. Timeline depends on real estate selection, permitting, build-out, and training completion.

Is financing available for Image Studios franchisees?+

Image Studios is registered with the SBA Franchise Directory, which streamlines SBA 7(a) loan approval. Most franchisees finance 60–80% of the initial investment through a combination of SBA loans, equipment financing, and personal capital.