How much does a Bobbles & Lace franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $163,175–$300,000, including a $25,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Bobbles & Lace franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Bobbles & Lace scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 6% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Bobbles & Lace franchise

Retail - Fashion/Accessories · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

BDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★★☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 4/5

Investment

$163,175–$300,000

Total fees

6% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

2 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Bobbles & Lace worth it? How it compares to 30 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	6% of sales	lower than most (median 7%)
Startup cost	from $163,175	about average (median $149,950)
Disclosure honesty	Grade B	more honest than 74% of retail & business services franchises
Closure rate	7.7% of outlets	worse than 63% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

8 company-owned stores (2025): $492K-$937K gross sales, $17.5K-$245K net income. 10 franchised stores: $203K-$1.69M gross sales, -$26.8K to $336K net income. Wide performance variance.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

2 ceased operations 2025. No terminations/transfers. Early-stage system growth.

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Franchisor's framing: 8 company-owned stores (2025): $492K-$937K gross sales, $17.5K-$245K net income. 10 franchised …

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Bobbles & Lace franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Bobbles & Lace franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $163,175–$300,000, including a $25,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Bobbles & Lace franchise owners make?: 8 company-owned stores (2025): $492K-$937K gross sales, $17.5K-$245K net income. 10 franchised stores: $203K-$1.69M gross sales, -$26.8K to $336K net income. Wide performance variance. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Bobbles & Lace franchise failure rate?: 2 ceased operations 2025. No terminations/transfers. Early-stage system growth.
Is a Bobbles & Lace franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Bobbles & Lace scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 6% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Bobbles & Lace or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.