What are My Startup Costs?
An upscale beauty franchise for sale for a surprisingly affordable investment
Camille Albane Paris is a salon franchise that appeals to a particular demographic – chic, successful clients aged 25-45 who live in upscale urban neighborhoods. These clients know what they want and are willing to pay for it. We keep that in mind when deciding on the perfect locations for our Camille Albane franchises. Most salons are around 1,200 square feet, and rents may vary.
Typically, a new franchisee can expect to pay between $250,000 and $275,000 per salon. That includes a $40,000 franchise fee, which gives you the rights to operate as part of the Camille Albane brand. Investors who buy more than one salon can expect a significant discount on franchise fees: They will pay $75,000 in franchise fees total for three salons and $100,000 for five salons.
Your startup costs also will include training at our flagship salon in Boston; access to a web portal for all your marketing and advertising materials; the exclusive lineup of Camille Albane products; shampoo bowls, chairs and other furniture and fixtures; signs; insurance; promotional costs for 90 days; and $30,000-$50,000 in operating expenses for your first three months in business.
To understand more about startup costs, please take a look at Item 7 in our Franchise Disclosure Document.
| Type of Expenditure | Amount (Low-High) | Method Of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $20,000 to 40,000 |
Lump Sum | When you sign the Franchise Agreement | Us |
| Training Fee | $1,650- to $2,800 | Lump Sum | Before Training begins | Us |
| Travel and Living Expenses For You and Your Employees During Training | $1,500 to $3,000 | As Incurred | During Training | Airlines, Hotels & Restaurants |
| Leasehold Improvements/General Construction (including architectural fees) | $55,000 to $120,000 | As Incurred | Before you open your Salon | Landlord, Suppliers & Contractors |
| Rent | $11,250 to $25,500 | Lump Sum | Before you open your Salon | Landlord & Suppliers |
| Utility Deposits | $500 to $1,500 | |||
| Initial Product Inventory | $15,000 to $25,000 | As Incurred | Before you open your Salon | Us, our affiliates or Other Suppliers |
| Shampoo Stations and Chairs | $15,000 to $20,000 | Lump Sum | Before you open your Salon | Us, our affiliates or Other Suppliers |
| Other Furniture Fixtures, and Equipment | $40,000 to $60,000 | Lump Sum | Before you open your Salon | Us, our affiliates or Other Suppliers |
| Salon Supplies - Non Technical | $20,000 to $25,000 | As Incurred | Before you open your Salon | Us, our affiliates or Other Suppliers |
| Signage | $7,000 to $15,000 | Lump Sum | Before you open your Salon | Suppliers |
| Advertising (first 90 days) | $20,000 to $30,000 | As Incurred | As Arranged | Suppliers |
| Insurance | $1,000 to $2,000 | Non-refundable as required | As Incurred | Insurance Company |
| Additional Funds - 3 Months | $38,000 to $55,000 | As Incurred | As Arranged | Employees, Suppliers & Utilities |
| TOTAL | $245,900 to $424,800 | |||