Quick Verdict · who it fits
Salons by JC fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale real estate concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$1.4M - $1.9M
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$60K
Royalty (Item 6)
5.5% + 1–3% ad
System size (Item 20)
154 +7
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
18+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
3 days
Company-owned units
14
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
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Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓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 5.5% + ad fund 1–3% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (5.5%)
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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.
168
Total units open
4
Units opened last year
2 franchised, 2 company-owned
3
Units closed last year
1 franchised closure for other reasons, 2 company-owned closures
4
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Salons by JC ranks against 81 Real Estate peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
97th pct · of 81 peers
Franchise fee
91st pct · of 81 peers
System size
67th pct · of 81 peers
Real Estate industry averages
Avg investment
$146K - $363K
Avg franchise fee
$32K
Avg system size
273
Franchises analyzed
81
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salons by JC | Disclosed | $60K | $1.4M - $1.9M | 5.5% | 154 |
| SolaSimilar price | Disclosed | $60K | $950K - $1.7M | 5.5% | 677 |
| Re MaxBiggest system | None | $35K | $50K - $337K | — | 2,994 |
| ItripTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $10K | $119K - $153K | 4–6.1% | 105 |
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Salons by JC requires a $60,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $1,352,200–$1,900,500, per the most recent FDD on file.
Salons by JC is franchised by J 'N C Real Estate Development, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. Salons by JC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 5.5% of gross sales or $500/month minimum and an advertising fund contribution of 1% of Gross Sales (currently); up to 3% maximum on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Salons by JC has 154 total locations, with 7 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Salons by JC's most recent FDD documents approximately 3 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
Yes. Salons by JC grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, Salons by JC discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $5,000, a transfer fee of $15,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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