Quick Verdict · who it fits
Deka Lash 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)
$286K - $461K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$60K
Royalty (Item 6)
6% + 3% ad
System size (Item 20)
124 +7
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
11+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
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Buyer qualifications
✓Financing available•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
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.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% + ad fund 3% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (6%)
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Ad fund (3%)
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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.
124
Total units open
7
Units opened last year
12
Units closed last year
-6
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.
5
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How Deka Lash ranks against 89 Health & Beauty peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
41st pct · of 89 peers
Franchise fee
86th pct · of 89 peers
System size
65th pct · of 89 peers
Health & Beauty industry averages
Avg investment
$374K - $727K
Avg franchise fee
$48K
Avg system size
268
Franchises analyzed
89
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deka Lash | Disclosed | $60K | $286K - $461K | 6% | 124 |
| Fantastic SamsSimilar price | Disclosed | $35K | $163K - $453K | 6% | 484 |
| 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.
Deka Lash requires a $59,900 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $285,900–$460,850, per the most recent FDD on file.
Deka Lash is franchised by DL Franchising, 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. Deka Lash discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 6.0% and an advertising fund contribution of 3% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2025 FDD, Deka Lash has 124 total locations, with 7 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. Deka Lash 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, Deka Lash discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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