What was the low end of the EBITDA for My Salon Suite locations in the bottom quartile by revenue?
My_Salon_Suite Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| $393,319 | $6,793 | $121,734 | $125,841 | | 28 | 45.9% | | | | | Expense | | | | 23.5% | | | | | | | | Royalties | $74,805 | $12,631 | $26,792 | $29,453 5.5% | | 26 | 42.6% | | | | | EBITDA* | $708,655 | $124,687 | $278,794 | $302,095 | 56.4% | 28 | 45.9% | | | |Table 3
The following is the average P&L for the Lowest 25% My Salon Suite Franchised Businesses of the 244 reporting Centers based on profitability.
| Bottom Quartile by Revenue (61 locations) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location Details | Number/ | % that met | |||||
| High | Low | Median | Average | or exceeded average | |||
| % | 100% | 28.6% | 82.8% | 78.3% | 37 | 60.7% | |
| of | |||||||
| Total | |||||||
| Occupancy | |||||||
| Square | 9,732 | 2,880 | 5,320 | 5,421 | 30 | 49.2% | |
| footage | |||||||
| # | 51 | 15 | 27 | 28.1 | 26 | 42.6% | |
| of | |||||||
| Suites | |||||||
| Gross | $653,215 | $20,962 | $340,337 | $343,322 | 100.0% |
Source: Item 19 — FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATION (FDD pages 78–83)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to My Salon Suite's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the low end of the EBITDA for locations in the bottom quartile by revenue was -$115,147. This data is based on 61 locations that fall into the bottom quartile by revenue. The data represents the financial performance of these locations during 2024.
EBITDA, or Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization, is a measure of a company's profitability. A negative EBITDA, as in this case, indicates that the average location in the bottom quartile by revenue experienced a loss before accounting for interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This could be due to a variety of factors, such as low sales, high operating expenses, or a combination of both.
It is important to note that these figures are averages and individual My Salon Suite locations may perform better or worse. The FDD also states that My Salon Suite is unable to verify the accuracy of the expense information provided by franchisees. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these factors and conduct their own due diligence before investing in a My Salon Suite franchise. Consulting with financial and business advisors is highly recommended to assess the potential risks and rewards.