Vaura Studio
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Vaura Studio franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Vaura Studio franchise operates as a beauty and wellness concept offering professional services in a modern studio environment.
Headline figures
Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Vaura Studio franchise?
- The Vaura Studio Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $867,000–$1,356,200 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 29). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does Vaura Studio charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is $7 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 20). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 2% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 20). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Vaura Studio disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Vaura Studio FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 67). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Vaura Studio locations are there?
- The FDD reports 2 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 69). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $867,000 – $1,356,200 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 reports revenue for 1 Franchised locations.
- 3Outlets grew by 1 in 2025, to 2 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
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. 29
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty Fee — 7%Main ongoing fee
54 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?
One reported population. Revenue is not owner income.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue · 1 locations
- Who is counted
- One full-year franchised Vaura studio openedJan2024
- Period
- March2025
- Excluded
- Other studio openedNovember2025 excluded.
- Method
- Franchisee reported gross sales;March1 2025-Feb28 2026; fullrangeclasses; before allcosts; excludes approvedservices specificallydesignated/tax/tips/returns/tradefixtures, giftcards onsale notredemption.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 69
Net +1 outlets, 2024–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 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 ($867,000 – $1,356,200) 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 1 to 2 in 2025. 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]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 29
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record · PDF p. 67
- [3]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 69
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | accounts receivable, net | $28,192 |
| 2025 | deferred costs | $3,724 |
| 2025 | total current assets | $339,427 |
| 2025 | deferred costs, net of current | $32,585 |
| 2025 | total assets | $872,012 |
| 2025 | liabilities and stockholder's | $12,535 |
| 2025 | deferred revenue, current | $43,033 |
| 2025 | total current liabilities | $112,484 |
| 2025 | deferred revenue, net of current | $403,219 |
| 2025 | due to affiliates | $583,850 |
| 2025 | accumulated deficit | -$227,641 |
| 2025 | shares authorized, issued and outstanding as of december | $31 |
| 2025 | total stockholder's | -$227,541 |
| 2025 | total liabilities and stockholder's | $872,012 |
| 2025 | franchise | $187,947 |
| 2025 | total revenues | $311,262 |
| 2025 | cost of franchise revenue | $4,388 |
| 2025 | cost of equipment and merchandise | $92,948 |
| 2025 | total cost of revenue | $97,336 |
| 2025 | gross margin | $213,926 |
| 2025 | selling, general and administrative expenses | $208,070 |
| 2025 | total costs and operating expenses | $305,406 |
| 2025 | income/(loss) before income taxes | $10,368 |
| 2025 | provision for income taxes | $56,916 |
| 2025 | net lossMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$46,548 |
| 2025 | net lossMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$46,548 |
| 2025 | accounts receivable | -$31,456 |
| 2025 | inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$9,010 |
| 2025 | prepaid expenses | $5,200 |
| 2025 | deferred revenue | $405,790 |
| 2025 | net cash used in operating activities | $377,965 |
| 2025 | cash flows from financing activities advances from affiliates | -$216,540 |
| 2025 | cash provided by financing activities | -$216,540 |
| 2025 | net increase in cash | $161,425 |
| 2025 | cash at end of period | $161,525 |
| 2025 | cash | $161,525 |
| 2025 | accrued expenses | $11,917 |
| 2025 | income taxes payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $56,916 |
| 2025 | income taxes payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $56,916 |
| 2025 | inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $145,986 |
| 2025 | total liabilities | $1,099,553 |
| 2025 | other long term assets | $500,000 |
| 2025 | other income | $4,512 |
| 2025 | income/(loss) from operations | $5,856 |
| 2025 | cash at beginning of period | $100 |
| 2025 | equipment and merchandise | $123,315 |
| 2024 | cash | $100 |
| 2024 | accounts receivable, net | $18,201 |
| 2024 | inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $136,976 |
| 2024 | prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $5,200 |
| 2024 | other long term assets | $500,000 |
| 2024 | liabilities and stockholder's | $618 |
| 2024 | deferred revenue, current | $40,462 |
| 2024 | total current liabilities | $41,080 |
| 2024 | due to affiliates | $800,390 |
| 2024 | accumulated deficit | -$181,093 |
| 2024 | total stockholder's | -$180,993 |
| 2024 | total liabilities and stockholder's | $660,477 |
| 2024 | franchise | $37,541 |
| 2024 | cost of equipment and merchandise | $52,170 |
| 2024 | total cost of revenue | $54,801 |
| 2024 | selling, general and administrative expenses | $162,517 |
| 2024 | total costs and operating expenses | $217,318 |
| 2024 | income/(loss) from operations | -$179,777 |
| 2024 | income/(loss) before income taxes | -$181,093 |
| 2024 | net lossMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$181,093 |
| 2024 | accounts receivable | -$18,201 |
| 2024 | prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$5,200 |
| 2024 | deferred revenue | $40,462 |
| 2024 | net cash used in operating activities | -$800,390 |
| 2024 | cash flows from financing activities advances from affiliates | $800,390 |
| 2024 | cash at beginning of period | $100 |
| 2024 | total current assets | $160,477 |
| 2024 | cost of franchise revenue | $2,631 |
| 2024 | shares authorized, issued and outstanding as of december | $2,025 |
| 2024 | total revenues | $37,541 |
| 2024 | net lossMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$181,093 |
| 2024 | other income | -$1,316 |
| 2024 | accrued expenses | $618 |
| 2024 | cash provided by financing activities | $800,390 |
| 2024 | total assets | $660,477 |
| 2024 | inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$136,976 |
| 2024 | total liabilities | $841,470 |
| 2024 | gross margin | -$17,260 |
| 2024 | cash at end of period | $100 |
| 2024 | common stock | $100 |
| 2023 | proceeds from issuance of common stock | $100 |
| 2023 | cash provided by financing activities | $100 |
| 2023 | net increase in cash | $100 |
| 2023 | cash at end of period | $100 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
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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