Quick Verdict · who it fits
House of Colour USA, Inc. fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale wellness concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$33K - $52K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$30K
Royalty (Item 6)
4% + 2% ad
System size (Item 20)
312 +34
Agreement term
5 yrs
Years in business
10+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 4% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (4%)
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Ad fund (2%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
312
Total units open
50
Units opened last year
50
Units closed last year
34
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How House of Colour USA ranks against 86 Health & Beauty peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
1st pct · of 86 peers
Franchise fee
8th pct · of 86 peers
System size
80th pct · of 86 peers
Health & Beauty industry averages
Avg investment
$374K - $724K
Avg franchise fee
$48K
Avg system size
273
Franchises analyzed
86
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House of Colour USA | None | $30K | $33K - $52K | 4% | 312 |
| Alexis LaurenSimilar price | Disclosed | $50K | — | 6% | 2 |
| Great ClipsBiggest system | Disclosed | $20K | $188K - $420K | 6% | 4,441 |
| The NowTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $60K | $486K - $849K | 6% | 75 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
House of Colour USA, Inc. requires a $30,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $33,345–$52,260, per the most recent FDD on file.
No. House of Colour USA, Inc. does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.
Franchisees pay a royalty of Greater of $175/month or 4% of Gross Revenues and an advertising fund contribution of Up to 2% of Gross Revenues per month (not currently charged) on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, House of Colour USA, Inc. has 312 total locations, with 34 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. House of Colour USA, Inc. does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, House of Colour USA, Inc. discloses an initial agreement term of 5 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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