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Face Foundrie vs GLO Tanning — which franchise is the better buy?
Side by side from the public FDDs — no franchisor spin.
| Face Foundrie | GLO Tanning | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | B |
| Investment from | $365,370 | $759,700 |
| Total fees | 10% | 9.5% |
| Outlets | 64 | 82 |
| Lawsuits | 0 | 0 |
Face Foundrie: what their numbers say
Gross sales data for 53 mature & growing facial bars (4 corp, 49 franchised) in 2025. Corporate earnings (EBITDA) provided for 4 locations showing 20-30% margins. Cherry-picking: excludes 13 new franchises; only profitable units.
GLO Tanning: what their numbers say
Gross sales data for 51 franchised salons (2024): Q1 avg $1.1M, Q2 avg $754K, Q3 avg $623K, Q4 avg $542K. 50-62% met/exceeded quartile averages.
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