Question 1

How many Merle Norman Cosmetics franchise locations are there?

Accepted Answer

Merle Norman Cosmetics currently has 797 total units, including 797 franchised locations and 0 company-owned locations.

Question 2

Is the Merle Norman Cosmetics franchise system growing or shrinking?

Accepted Answer

Merle Norman Cosmetics has experienced negative net growth of -4.1% over the past year, with a 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.4%.

Question 3

What is the franchise vs. company-owned ratio for Merle Norman Cosmetics?

Accepted Answer

Merle Norman Cosmetics has a franchise ratio of 100%, meaning 100% of all units are franchisee-owned. This is a heavily franchised system.

Question 4

How many Merle Norman Cosmetics franchise units have opened and closed recently?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent reporting year (2024), Merle Norman Cosmetics had 5 units opened and 35 units closed.