5 Beauty Franchise Business Success Stories [2024]

Updated: November 1st, 2023
Start A Beauty Franchise Business

Here are some real life success stories of starting a beauty franchise business:

1. Bodify ($4.2M/year)

are factors in our success. We had to work incredibly hard to build our business, but we also recognize that luck played a role in the opportunities and support we received along the way. We are grateful for all of it.

How much they make: $4.2M/year
How much did it cost to start: $500K
Current team size: 5

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How Two Sisters Started A Fat-Freezing Empire

Sisters launch successful fat-freezing empire, Bodify, raising $400k from investors and family, achieving $440k in profit four years later through effective marketing, authentic branding, and providing standout customer experiences.

About
Jessica started Bodify about 9 years ago
Revenue
Jessica grew the business to $350K/month
Costs
It cost Jessica $500000 to start the business
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2. Cool Contours ($1.2M/year)

Jennifer, the founder of Cool Contours, came up with the idea for her business after researching CoolSculpting, a non-invasive fat reduction treatment. With her background in managing a fitness studio, she saw the potential in focusing exclusively on CoolSculpting and providing a specialized experience for clients. By offering a single type of service and creating a supportive environment, Jennifer has been able to attract patients who value her expertise, resulting in a higher price point and impressive revenue of $100k per month.

How much they make: $1.2M/year
How much did it cost to start: $300K
Current team size: 3

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I Opened A $1.2M/Year Fat Reduction Treatment Clinic [2022]

This case study follows Jennifer, the founder of Cool Contours, a specialized CoolSculpting clinic that has achieved a 75% YoY growth and ranked #1 in VA for CoolSculpting, with an average monthly revenue of $100k and a 570% return on digital ad spend.

About
Jennifer started Cool Contours over 5 years ago
Revenue
Jennifer grew the business to $100K/month
Costs
It cost Jennifer $300000 to start the business
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3. Nykaa ($486M/year)

How much they make: $486M/year
Current team size: 1311

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The Story of Nykaa, India’s Best Beauty Retail Platform

Get inspired by the story of Nykaa - India's leading beauty and personal care marketplace with an impressive yearly revenue of $482 million, expanding into fashion and manufacturing its own line of products.

About
They started Nykaa about 12 years ago
Revenue
They grew the business to $40.5M/month
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