Quick Verdict · who it fits
Sugaring NYC 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)
$139K - $293K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$45K
Royalty (Item 6)
5% + 1–2% ad
System size (Item 20)
124 +26
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
9+ yrs
Company-owned units
8
Item 3 litigation
2 suits
Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed•2 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.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 5% + ad fund 1–2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (5%)
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Ad fund (1–2%)
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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.
132
Total units open
26
Units opened last year
franchised + 0 (company-owned)
9
Units closed last year
franchised + 2 (company-owned)
15 units
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.
4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Sugaring Nyc ranks against 86 Health & Beauty peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
15th pct · of 86 peers
Franchise fee
30th pct · of 86 peers
System size
65th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugaring Nyc | None | $45K | $139K - $293K | 5% | 124 |
| MeSimilar price | None | $25K | $89K - $295K | — | 5 |
| 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.
Brand Analysis
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Sugaring NYC requires a $45,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $138,750–$293,200, per the most recent FDD on file.
No. Sugaring NYC 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 5% and an advertising fund contribution of 1.0% to 2.0% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2025 FDD, Sugaring NYC has 124 total locations, with 26 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Sugaring NYC 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, Sugaring NYC discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $5,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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