What start-up costs are included in the estimate for a Clean Your Dirty Face Facial Bar?
Clean_Your_Dirty_Face Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
STMENT FOR A CYDF FACIAL BAR**
| TYPE OF EXPENDITURE | AMOUNT | METHOD OF PAYMENT 1 | WHEN DUE | TO WHOM PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE | |
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| Initial Franchise Fee 2 | $50,000 - $150,000 | Lump sum | When you sign the Franchise Agreement | Us | |
| Skin Boss Training Fee and Travel Expenses 3 | $5,500 - $10,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Us for initial training, third- party suppliers for travel expenses | |
| Grand Opening Marketing 4 | $5,000- $15,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Third-party suppliers | |
| Leasehold Improvements 5 | $38,000 - $88,000 | As incurred | Before you open your CYDF Facial Bar | Third-party suppliers |
| Real Estate 6 | $0 - $11,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Third-party suppliers | |
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| Furniture and Fixtures (including Computer System and POS System Fees) 7 | $10,347 - $21,347 | As incurred | Before you open your CYDF Facial Bar | Third-party suppliers | |
| Utilities, Security Deposits Business Licenses, and Professional Fees 8 | $2,000 - $5,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Third-party suppliers | |
| Opening Inventory and Supplies 9 | $10,000 -$17,000 | As incurred | Before you open your CYDF Facial Bar | Our affiliates | |
| Insurance 10 | $950 - $1,500 | As incurred | Before you open your CYDF Facial Bar | Third-party suppliers | |
| Additional Funds - 3 months 11 | $10,000 - $12,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Third parties | |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED | $131,797 - $330,847 | ||||
| INITIAL INVESTMENT 12 | #### Explanatory Notes: |
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- Except as otherwise provided, none of the amounts payable to us or our affiliates in this table are refundable under any circumstances. All amounts payable to third parties will be paid pursuant to the terms of your agreement with these respective third parties.
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- This low estimate includes the Initial Franchise Fee under the Franchise Agreement, while the high estimate includes the Initial Franchise Fee under a Franchise Agreement with a MUDR for the right to develop 2 additional (3 total) CYDF Facial Bars. Upon our receipt of the Initial Franchise Fee under the MUDR, you will not be required to pay any Initial Franchise Fee under the Franchise Agreements for the CYDF Facial Bars that you commit to develop under the MUDR.
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- Prior to opening your CYDF Facial Bar, you (or your Operating Partner) and all your estheticians must attend the 3-day in-person Skin Boss Training program at our corporate training center (currently located in Chicago, Illinois). Our Skin Boss Training fee is $750 per person. We estimate that you will send between 5 to 10 trainees (including your Operating Partner) for the Skin Boss Training program.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT FOR A CYDF FACIAL BAR (FDD pages 16–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Clean Your Dirty Face's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment to open a CYDF Facial Bar ranges from $131,797 to $330,847. These costs encompass various components, including the initial franchise fee, which ranges from $50,000 to $150,000, depending on whether the franchisee acquires a Multi-Unit Development Rights agreement.
Other start-up costs include Skin Boss Training fees and associated travel expenses, estimated between $5,500 and $10,000. Grand opening marketing expenses range from $5,000 to $15,000. Leasehold improvements, which cover the costs of installing millwork, flooring, and lighting, are estimated to be between $38,000 and $88,000. Furniture and fixtures, including salon chairs, facial equipment, and signage, range from $10,347 to $21,347, which includes the computer system and POS system fees for three months.
Additional initial investments include real estate costs, which can range from $0 to $11,000, and utility and security deposits, business licenses, and professional fees, estimated between $2,000 and $5,000. Opening inventory and supplies are projected to cost between $10,000 and $17,000, while insurance expenses range from $950 to $1,500. The estimate also includes $10,000 to $12,000 for additional funds to cover the first three months of operation, including miscellaneous supplies, payroll, and petty cash.
Prospective franchisees should note that these are estimates based on Krishna Chicago's experience and that actual costs may vary. The estimates do not include salary or wages for the franchisee or operating partner. It is advisable to review these figures carefully with a business advisor before making a decision.