Drybar Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Drybar franchise: $410K–$1029K investment, 7% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$410K–$1.0M
Franchise Fee
$50K
Royalty
7%
Gross Sales
Ad Fund
2%
Gross Sales
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 7% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 2% of gross sales | |
| Technology Fee | $775/monthly |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$856K
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.5x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
9.0%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $856K, you'd pay approximately $60K/year in royalties alone, plus $17K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Grand Opening Package | $20K |
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