How it works
The process, the investment and the locations
The process
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Meet Frankie
Initial inquiry
Contact us and we will set up a time to share what makes Frankie different and walk through the qualifications. If our goals line up, a short application takes us to the next step.
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This is Frankie
Formula for success
The Frankie team takes you through everything involved in opening a Frankie salon: the brand culture, the business model and the keys to success. Then you receive a copy of our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) to review.
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We + You = Us
Confirming alignment
Meet one on one with members of the Frankie executive team. Ask your questions, learn your role as a franchisee, and make sure Frankie fits your goals before either of us moves forward.
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Your investment
Financial approval
Submit your information for brand and financial approval. We can introduce you to preferred lenders who know the brand and the salon industry.
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Experience Frankie
Franchise Day
Spend a day inside a Frankie salon. Meet the executives, see the support systems up close, and tell us your why.
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Welcome to Frankie
Build and launch
Once approved, you work with our real estate, salon setup and design teams on your location, construction plans and grand opening.
Financing your Frankie franchise
Frankie keeps the path to ownership affordable and clear: brand development, location selection and demographic research come with the systems and processes that give you the best chance to succeed.
- Liquid assets
- $150,000+
- Net worth
- $750,000+
We are glad to introduce you to preferred lenders who know the brand and the salon industry.
| Item | Estimate |
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| Initial franchise fee | $40,000 |
| Real estate and rent | $6,000 to $12,000 |
| Start-up training | $3,000 to $7,000 |
| Grand opening marketing | $7,500 |
| Leasehold improvements | $75,000 to $205,000 |
| Computers and software | $7,500 to $12,500 |
| Architectural and engineering fees | $9,000 to $15,000 |
| Signage | $5,000 to $10,000 |
| Fixtures, finishes and equipment | $55,000 to $70,000 |
| Business licenses and permits | $1,000 to $3,500 |
| Initial inventory and supplies | $15,000 to $25,000 |
| Professional fees | $1,500 to $3,000 |
| Insurance | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Additional funds | $30,000 to $40,000 |
| Total investment | $256,500 to $453,500 |
This website is not an offer to sell a franchise. An offer can be made only through a Franchise Disclosure Document, and only in states where Frankie is registered or exempt. Investment figures are estimates. See the current Franchise Disclosure Document for full details.
Available markets
Frankie is focused on the Northeast and is actively looking for franchisees in:
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- Delaware
Where does a Frankie salon go?
- In a shopping center or strip mall
- 1,200 to 1,800 square feet
- Next to recognizable national and regional brands
Our real estate team helps you find the site, negotiate the lease for competitive rates and secure tenant improvement dollars, then stays with you through construction and the grand opening.
Ready to take on your salon business?
Tell us a little about yourself and the Frankie franchise team will set up an introduction. Prefer to talk? Call (856) 552-2262.