15 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2022 Franchise Disclosure Document.
The total initial investment to open a Bubbles Salon franchise ranges from $392K to $648K (2022 FDD). This includes the franchise fee, equipment, build-out, inventory, and working capital needed before opening.
View full investment analysisThe initial franchise fee for Bubbles Salon is $35K (2022 FDD). This one-time fee is paid to the franchisor when signing the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the brand, systems, and initial training.
View full investment analysisData sourced from the Bubbles Salon 2022 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
No, Bubbles Salon does not require franchisees to have dedicated real estate (2022 FDD). This can significantly reduce startup costs and ongoing overhead.
View full investment analysisBubbles Salon charges a royalty fee of 6.0% of gross sales (2022 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.
View full fees analysisThe total ongoing fee rate for a Bubbles Salon franchise is approximately 8.5% of gross sales (2022 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.5% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $375/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisBubbles Salon has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2022 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.
View full litigation analysisNo, the Bubbles Salon franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2022 FDD).
View full litigation analysisBubbles Salon offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2022 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.
View full territory analysisBubbles Salon currently operates 15 locations (2022 FDD) (0 franchised, 15 company-owned). The system contracted by 54.5% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -23.1%.
View full growth analysisAccording to the Bubbles Salon FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2022 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $1.1M (average: $1.0M).
View full financials analysisThe initial franchise agreement term for Bubbles Salon is 10 years (2022 FDD). Franchisees can renew 2 times for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.
View full contract analysisBubbles Salon's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 10 miles of the former location (2022 FDD).
View full legal analysisNo, Bubbles Salon's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2022 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation.
View full legal analysisBubbles Salon provides 108 hours of initial training (2022 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.
View full support analysisYes, Bubbles Salon provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2022 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
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