The Lash Lounge
Wellness & Personal Care · Beauty Salons & Barber Shops
- Active units
- 137
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About The Lash Lounge
Welcome to The Lash Lounge, your elegant retreat for expertly applied eyelash extensions. Our beautiful salons provide a luxurious environment where you can indulge in a transformative experience. When you look in the mirror after your lash appointment, you'll feel exhilarated and ready to face the world with confidence. At The Lash Lounge, we offer a wide range of services to enhance your natural beauty. Our skilled stylists are trained in various lash extension techniques, including classic, volume, hybrid, and mega volume. Each lash is meticulously placed to create a custom design that suits your preferences. Whether you prefer a subtle enhancement or a bold, dramatic look, our experts will bring your vision to life. In addition to lash extensions, we also provide services such as lash lifts, eyebrow and eyelash tinting, and eyebrow threading. Our aftercare products help you maintain the longevity and health of your lashes. The Lash Lounge prides itself on its commitment to professionalism, appreciation, and service-oriented approach. Our passion for lashes is evident in our training program, which ensures that our stylists are experts in their craft. Experience the difference at The Lash Lounge, where you'll be treated to a personalized and exceptional service. It's time to embrace your inner beauty and step into a world of confidence. Life with lashes starts now!.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$60k
- 51% woman or minority owned
Initial Franchise Fee reduced by $5,000 for a single Salon.
- Multi-unit development pricing
Per-unit fee reduced: $55,000 (2 units); $45,000 (3-5); $40,000 (6-9); $35,000 (10+).
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
2000.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,000 – 1,600 sq ft
- Development Agreement (2-Pack)
$110k
- Development Agreement (3-Pack)
$135k
- Veteran discount
5000.0% off franchise fee — If you qualify for the IFA VetFran program, the Initial Franchise Fee will be reduced by $5,000.
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025.
Growth
- Total locations137
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings20
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate8.7%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR8.2%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio20.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)$358k
Quartile distribution for 121 locations operating the full Measurement Period in 2024; excludes the noted openings and closures.
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)$751k
Quartile distribution for 121 locations operating the full Measurement Period in 2024; excludes the noted openings and closures.
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$552k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open12 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.