Phenix Salon Suites Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Phenix Salon Suites franchise: $721K–$2425K investment, 0.34% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$721K–$2.4M
Franchise Fee
$53K
Non-refundable
Royalty
0.34%
per square foot monthly
Ad Fund
0.06%
per square foot monthly
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | $0.34/mo | $0.34 per square foot per month. Based on sq ft per lease at Approved Location. Can increase 3%/year at franchisor's discretion. Payable in advance on or before 1st of each month. Example: 6,882 sq ft location = ~$2,340/month = $28,080/year. |
| Ad Fund | 0.06% of gross sales | National Brand Fee: $0.06 per square foot per month. Can increase 3%/year. Payable in advance on or before 1st of each month. Example: 6,882 sq ft = ~$413/month = $4,955/year. |
| Technology Fee | $200/monthly | Gina's Platform app: ~$200/month per franchise location (subject to annual inflation adjustments). Salon management, POS, suite rental payment collection, lead management. |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$474K
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
1.5x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
0.4%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $474K, you'd pay approximately $2K/year in royalties alone, plus $284/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Site Evaluation Fee | $3K |
| Construction Management Fee | $7K |
| Architectural Plan Review Fee | $4K |
| Engineering Plan Review Fee | $4K |
| Gina's Platform App Setup | $850 |
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