The Lash Lounge is a premier eyelash salon headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich. and currently operates 100+ franchise and corporate salons across the United States. The company was founded in 2006 by Anna Phillips and is the first franchise concept of its kind, specializing in customized eyelash extensions and other non-invasive beauty services, including lash lifts, tinting and threading, among others. A comprehensive training model has been developed to ensure a visit to any Lash Lounge exceeds industry standards and guest satisfaction. The tried-and-true methods have been seamlessly replicated in each salon to simplify beauty routines and help guests face the world with confidence.
Franchised Units awarded: 294
Franchised unit open: 139
Company Owned Units: 3
Registered in all states except: HI, ND, WA
Canada: No
International: No
Minimum Net Worth: $500,000
Franchise Fee:
1 unit: $60,000
2 units: $110,000
3 units: $135,000
4 units: $180,000
5 units: $225,000
6-9 units: 40K per unit
10 + 35,000 per unit
Royalty: 6%
Average Number of Employees: 8-10
Passive Ownership: No
Semi-Passive Ownership: Yes, need to be active the first 18 months
Home Based: No
B2B: No
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Visa Candidates: No
Veteran Discount: VetFran $5,000 off on the initial franchise fee
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Co-Operative Advertising: No
Franchisor support:
Opening Manager walks franchisee through the entire process
Business Training
On-going support
Owner Intranet- Lash Link, training modules, communications
Annual Convention Meeting
Technologies that allow franchisor to create content and guides to share with franchisees
Social/Digital - the marketing department puts out quarterly reports + always sending out owners promotions/campaigns TLL is running
Background in beauty or membership based businesses
Sales background and managing people
Self-driven
People oriented