Quick Verdict · who it fits
Da Vi Nails 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)
$61K - $141K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$50K
System size (Item 20)
387 +23
Agreement term
5 yrs
Years in business
16+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
3 suits
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Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed•3 Item 3 cases
Data extracted from the 2025 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.
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
387
Total units open
23
Units opened last year
24
Units closed last year
-14
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.
5
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How Da Vi Nails ranks against 90 Health & Beauty peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
5th pct · of 90 peers
Franchise fee
53rd pct · of 90 peers
System size
87th pct · of 90 peers
Health & Beauty industry averages
Avg investment
$379K - $733K
Avg franchise fee
$48K
Avg system size
234
Franchises analyzed
90
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Da Vi Nails | None | $50K | $61K - $141K | — | 387 |
| Blonde Voyage GlobalSimilar price | None | $40K | $83K - $133K | 6% | 3 |
| Great ClipsBiggest system | Disclosed | $20K | $188K - $420K | 6% | 4,441 |
| MiniluxeTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $50K | $558K - $990K | 6% | 2 |
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Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Da Vi Nails requires a $50,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $61,150–$141,000, per the most recent FDD on file.
Da Vi Nails is franchised by DaVi Nails Salon and Spa, 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.
No. Da Vi Nails 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 an advertising fund contribution of 0% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2025 FDD, Da Vi Nails has 387 total locations, with 23 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. Da Vi Nails 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, Da Vi Nails discloses an initial agreement term of 5 years, a renewal fee of $2,000, a transfer fee of $2,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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