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The real numbers on owning a Blo Blow Dry Bar franchise
Hair Services - Blow Dry Bar · FDD 2025 · from public state filings
BDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$308,500–$402,620
Total fees
8% of sales
Outlets
101
Closure signals
0 ceased, 3 terminated
Lawsuits
0
What their own earnings claim actually says
87 bars open full year 2024. Avg gross sales $378,129 (range $103,439-$1,091,796). Avg members 91 (range 3-293). 57% below average sales; 53% below average members.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
3 terminations in 2024; 2 in 2023. Ceased operations: 4 in 2022. Low recent failures.
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Franchisor's framing: 87 bars open full year 2024. Avg gross sales $378,129 (range $103,439-$1,091,796). Avg members …
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $308,500–$402,620, including a $45,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Blo Blow Dry Bar franchise owners make?
87 bars open full year 2024. Avg gross sales $378,129 (range $103,439-$1,091,796). Avg members 91 (range 3-293). 57% below average sales; 53% below average members. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Blo Blow Dry Bar franchise failure rate?
3 terminations in 2024; 2 in 2023. Ceased operations: 4 in 2022. Low recent failures.
Is a Blo Blow Dry Bar franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Blo Blow Dry Bar scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 33781-202504-06 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Blo Blow Dry Bar or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.