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    Frenchies

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

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    Frenchies operates nail care studios offering manicures, pedicures and gel services. Customers select from services including nail shaping, polish, soft gel extensions and related hand and foot treatments.

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    Frenchies quick facts

    Is Frenchies a franchise?
    Yes. Frenchies offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2024, it reported 23 franchised and 1 company-owned outlets (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 51).
    How much does it cost to open a Frenchies franchise?
    The Frenchies Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $492,126 for its multi-unit format (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 23). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the Frenchies initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $50,000 (2025 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 14). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does Frenchies charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is $100/week) or 6% of Gross Revenues each week; currently paid weekly, on Monday. (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 2% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 16). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Frenchies disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Frenchies FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 51). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many Frenchies locations are there?
    The FDD reports 24 outlets at the end of 2024 (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 51). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
    Is Frenchies a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $542,883 (Grand Total estimated initial investment under a Development Agreement for three Studios, including the initial Studio only: $542,883 to $620,060.) in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 29 separate groups: other measures for 6 Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations; other measures for 6 Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations; revenue for 6 Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations; other measures for 6 Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations; other measures for 5 Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations; other measures for 6 Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations; other measures for 5 Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations; revenue for 6 Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations; revenue for 6 Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations; revenue for 6 Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations; revenue for 6 Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations; other measures for 5 Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations; other measures for 5 Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations; revenue for 5 Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations; revenue for 6 Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations; revenue for 6 Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations; revenue for 6 Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations; revenue for 6 Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations; revenue for 6 Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations; revenue for 6 Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations; revenue for 6 Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations; revenue for 6 Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations; revenue for 6 Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations; revenue for 6 Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations; revenue for 6 Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations; revenue for 6 Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations; revenue for 6 Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations; revenue for Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations; revenue for 5 Franchisedstudioasdescribed;Coloradofounderstudioincludedsource locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets held steady in 2024, to 24 (Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

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    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Total estimated initial investment

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 24

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Royalty Fee: the greater of the Minimum Royalty FeeMain ongoing fee

    36 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    29 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

    6 locations

    Other measures · 6 locations

    Who is counted
    Quartile4
    Excluded
    Oneclosedand3newfranchisestudios excluded;closure notunder12months.
    Method
    Historicalrevenuecomparison quartiles;individualrows and2024comparatives separate. Sourcepopulations/averages retained.

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of December 31, 2024 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 51

    Net +1 outlets, 2022–2024

    0232022242023242024+10

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2024 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($542,883) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?

    • Reported units went from 24 to 24 in 2024. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 24
    2. [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Quartile4 · PDF p. 51
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Quartile2 · PDF p. 51
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Quartile3studio5;opened5/19/2016 · PDF p. 50
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Quartile1 · PDF p. 51
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Quartile1studio3;opened12/13/2019 · PDF p. 50
    7. [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Quartile3 · PDF p. 51
    8. [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Quartile1studio1;opened11/8/2019 · PDF p. 50
    9. [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Quartile2studio6;opened12/1/2018 · PDF p. 50
    10. [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Quartile2studio5;opened1/24/2020 · PDF p. 50
    11. [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Quartile3studio1;opened2/28/2020 · PDF p. 50
    12. [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Quartile4studio4;opened2/20/2021 · PDF p. 50
    13. [13]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Quartile1 · PDF p. 51
    14. [14]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Quartile1studio2;opened6/18/2019 · PDF p. 50
    15. [15]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Quartile1studio4;opened2/14/2014 · PDF p. 50
    16. [16]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Quartile2studio1;opened7/10/2019 · PDF p. 50
    17. [17]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Quartile2studio2;opened6/1/2016 · PDF p. 50
    18. [18]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Quartile2studio3;opened6/18/2020 · PDF p. 50
    19. [19]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Quartile2studio4;opened5/19/2020 · PDF p. 50
    20. [20]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Quartile3studio2;opened8/23/2019 · PDF p. 50
    21. [21]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Quartile3studio3;opened4/11/2022 · PDF p. 50
    22. [22]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Quartile3studio4;opened12/15/2018 · PDF p. 50
    23. [23]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Quartile3studio6;opened11/10/2018 · PDF p. 50
    24. [24]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Quartile4studio1;opened6/14/2019 · PDF p. 50
    25. [25]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Quartile4studio2;opened10/19/2020 · PDF p. 50
    26. [26]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Quartile4studio3;opened5/15/2023 · PDF p. 50
    27. [27]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Quartile4studio5;opened12/7/2020 · PDF p. 50
    28. [28]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Quartile4studio6;opened11/16/2020 · PDF p. 50
    29. [29]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Allfranchisedstudiosoperatingatanypoint2025 · PDF p. 51
    30. [30]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Quartile1studio5;opened12/20/2019 · PDF p. 50
    31. [31]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 51

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    34 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2024consolidated net loss-$8,462,697
    2024consolidated total assets$73,449,084
    2024consolidated total net revenue$12,437,862
    2024consolidated stockholders’ equity$64,617,180
    2024consolidated total liabilities$8,831,904
    2023consolidated stockholders’ equity$16,279,877
    2023consolidated net loss-$2,165,123
    2023consolidated total net revenue$1,762,080
    2023consolidated total liabilities$2,275,976
    2023consolidated total assets$18,555,853
    2022frenchies llc total liabilities$1,561,004
    2022frenchies llc net income$172,502

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

    What changed from 2025 to 2026

    • Estimated initial investment: $492,126 → $542,883
    • Franchise fee: $90,000 → $5,000
    • System size: 24 → 24 units

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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    At a glance

    Business history

    Not reviewed

    Owner participation

    Not reviewed

    Territory language

    Litigation disclosure

    Not reviewed

    Bankruptcy disclosure

    Not reviewed

    Agreement term

    Not reviewed

    Reader notes on wording

    Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 50 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Quartile1studio4totalrevenue

      “Studio 4 CO 12 2/14/2014 $752,773”

      Note: Quartile 1 revenue is listed, but the FDD says 23 locations overall while the table shows six studios in each quartile; the claim context indicates a Colorado founder studio is included and Q1 n=5. The ownership/sample basis for this row is unresolved.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 50 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Quartile1studio5totalrevenue

      “Studio 5 OR 16 12/20/2019 $737,328”

      Note: Quartile 1 revenue is listed, but the FDD says 23 locations overall while the table shows six studios in each quartile; the claim context indicates a Colorado founder studio is included and Q1 n=5. The ownership/sample basis for this row is unresolved.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 198 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Frenchies LLC net income — 2021

      “Total revenue 1,412,715 1,239,445 2,103,915 | N et income 172,502 $ 325,223 $ 254,609 $”

      Note: The quote did not match the cited PDF page; left pending for another look.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 180 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Consolidated net loss — 2024

      “Total net revenue 12,437,862 1,762,080 | Consolidated Net Loss $ (8,462,697) $ (2,165,123)”

      Note: The quote did not match the cited PDF page; left pending for another look.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 179 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Consolidated stockholders’ equity — 2023

      “Total assets $ 73,449,084 $ 18,555,853 | Total liabilities 8,831,904 2,275,976 | Stockholders' Equity 64,617,180 16,279,877”

      Note: The quote did not match the cited PDF page; left pending for another look.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 197 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Frenchies LLC total liabilities — 2022

      “Total assets 1,321,365 $ 975,379 $ 1,181,275 $ | Total liabilities 1,561,004 1,527,520 2,058,639 | Total members' deficit (239,639) (552,141) (877,364)”

      Note: The quote did not match the cited PDF page; left pending for another look.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 198 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Frenchies LLC total revenue — 2020

      “Total revenue 1,412,715 1,239,445 2,103,915 | N et income 172,502 $ 325,223 $ 254,609 $”

      Note: The quote did not match the cited PDF page; left pending for another look.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 197 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Frenchies LLC total liabilities — 2020

      “Total assets 1,321,365 $ 975,379 $ 1,181,275 $ | Total liabilities 1,561,004 1,527,520 2,058,639 | Total members' deficit (239,639) (552,141) (877,364)”

      Note: The quote did not match the cited PDF page; left pending for another look.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 180 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Consolidated net loss — 2023

      “Total net revenue 12,437,862 1,762,080 | Consolidated Net Loss $ (8,462,697) $ (2,165,123)”

      Note: The quote did not match the cited PDF page; left pending for another look.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 197 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Frenchies LLC members’ deficit — 2021

      “Total assets 1,321,365 $ 975,379 $ 1,181,275 $ | Total liabilities 1,561,004 1,527,520 2,058,639 | Total members' deficit (239,639) (552,141) (877,364)”

      Note: The quote did not match the cited PDF page; left pending for another look.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 197 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Frenchies LLC total assets — 2020

      “Total assets 1,321,365 $ 975,379 $ 1,181,275 $ | Total liabilities 1,561,004 1,527,520 2,058,639 | Total members' deficit (239,639) (552,141) (877,364)”

      Note: The quote did not match the cited PDF page; left pending for another look.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 198 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Frenchies LLC net income — 2022

      “Total revenue 1,412,715 1,239,445 2,103,915 | N et income 172,502 $ 325,223 $ 254,609 $”

      Note: The quote did not match the cited PDF page; left pending for another look.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 179 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Consolidated total assets — 2024

      “Total assets $ 73,449,084 $ 18,555,853 | Total liabilities 8,831,904 2,275,976 | Stockholders' Equity 64,617,180 16,279,877”

      Note: The quote did not match the cited PDF page; left pending for another look.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 198 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Frenchies LLC net income — 2020

      “Total revenue 1,412,715 1,239,445 2,103,915 | N et income 172,502 $ 325,223 $ 254,609 $”

      Note: The quote did not match the cited PDF page; left pending for another look.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 180 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Consolidated total net revenue — 2024

      “Total net revenue 12,437,862 1,762,080 | Consolidated Net Loss $ (8,462,697) $ (2,165,123)”

      Note: The quote did not match the cited PDF page; left pending for another look.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 197 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Frenchies LLC total liabilities — 2021

      “Total assets 1,321,365 $ 975,379 $ 1,181,275 $ | Total liabilities 1,561,004 1,527,520 2,058,639 | Total members' deficit (239,639) (552,141) (877,364)”

      Note: The quote did not match the cited PDF page; left pending for another look.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 198 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Frenchies LLC total revenue — 2022

      “Total revenue 1,412,715 1,239,445 2,103,915 | N et income 172,502 $ 325,223 $ 254,609 $”

      Note: The quote did not match the cited PDF page; left pending for another look.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 180 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Consolidated total net revenue — 2023

      “Total net revenue 12,437,862 1,762,080 | Consolidated Net Loss $ (8,462,697) $ (2,165,123)”

      Note: The quote did not match the cited PDF page; left pending for another look.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 179 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Consolidated total liabilities — 2023

      “Total assets $ 73,449,084 $ 18,555,853 | Total liabilities 8,831,904 2,275,976 | Stockholders' Equity 64,617,180 16,279,877”

      Note: The quote did not match the cited PDF page; left pending for another look.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 197 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Frenchies LLC total assets — 2021

      “Total assets 1,321,365 $ 975,379 $ 1,181,275 $ | Total liabilities 1,561,004 1,527,520 2,058,639 | Total members' deficit (239,639) (552,141) (877,364)”

      Note: The quote did not match the cited PDF page; left pending for another look.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 197 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Frenchies LLC members’ deficit — 2022

      “Total assets 1,321,365 $ 975,379 $ 1,181,275 $ | Total liabilities 1,561,004 1,527,520 2,058,639 | Total members' deficit (239,639) (552,141) (877,364)”

      Note: The quote did not match the cited PDF page; left pending for another look.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 179 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Consolidated stockholders’ equity — 2024

      “Total assets $ 73,449,084 $ 18,555,853 | Total liabilities 8,831,904 2,275,976 | Stockholders' Equity 64,617,180 16,279,877”

      Note: The quote did not match the cited PDF page; left pending for another look.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 179 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Consolidated total liabilities — 2024

      “Total assets $ 73,449,084 $ 18,555,853 | Total liabilities 8,831,904 2,275,976 | Stockholders' Equity 64,617,180 16,279,877”

      Note: The quote did not match the cited PDF page; left pending for another look.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 198 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Frenchies LLC total revenue — 2021

      “Total revenue 1,412,715 1,239,445 2,103,915 | N et income 172,502 $ 325,223 $ 254,609 $”

      Note: The quote did not match the cited PDF page; left pending for another look.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 197 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Frenchies LLC total assets — 2022

      “Total assets 1,321,365 $ 975,379 $ 1,181,275 $ | Total liabilities 1,561,004 1,527,520 2,058,639 | Total members' deficit (239,639) (552,141) (877,364)”

      Note: The quote did not match the cited PDF page; left pending for another look.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 179 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Consolidated total assets — 2023

      “Total assets $ 73,449,084 $ 18,555,853 | Total liabilities 8,831,904 2,275,976 | Stockholders' Equity 64,617,180 16,279,877”

      Note: The quote did not match the cited PDF page; left pending for another look.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 197 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Frenchies LLC members’ deficit — 2020

      “Total assets 1,321,365 $ 975,379 $ 1,181,275 $ | Total liabilities 1,561,004 1,527,520 2,058,639 | Total members' deficit (239,639) (552,141) (877,364)”

      Note: The quote did not match the cited PDF page; left pending for another look.

    Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.

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