About Couture Med Spa Franchise
Couture Med Spa is a medical aesthetics franchise under parent company Couture Med Spa Holdings, LLC, offering opportunities since 2023.
Each location provides a range of non surgical cosmetic treatments including injectables, laser services, body contouring, skin rejuvenation, and facials in a luxurious, spa like environment.
The brand combines clinical expertise with a premium client experience.
Couture Med Spa Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 7% of your Gross Revenue of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Not to exceed 2% of Gross Revenue | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $769,750 – $1,406,750 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $770K–$1.4M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (7% of your Gross Revenue) and marketing fee (Not to exceed 2% of Gross Revenue) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $49,000 | $49,000 |
| Rent and Lease Security Deposit | $10,000 | $20,000 |
| Utilities | $700 | $900 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $250,000 | $500,000 |
| Market Introduction Program | $60,000 | $60,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment | $300,000 | $500,000 |
| Computer Systems | $15,000 | $30,000 |
| Insurance | $500 | $6,000 |
| Signage | $8,000 | $12,000 |
| Office Expenses | $500 | $1,000 |
| Inventory | $10,000 | $30,000 |
| Licenses and Permits | $3,000 | $10,000 |
| Training Fees (NP or PA) | $25,000 | $75,000 |
| Professional Fees (lawyer, accountant, etc.) | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Travel, lodging and meals for initial training | $4,000 | $10,000 |
| Additional funds (for first 3 months) | $75,000 | $125,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 for 1 location then $7,500 for each additional location |
| Renewal Fee | $15,000 |
| Technology Fee | Currently, $2,000-$2,400 per month |
| Audit Fee | Our actual cost (if conditions met) |
| Local Marketing/Required Spending | The greater of (a) $10,000, or (b) 7% of your monthly Gross Revenue |
| Replacement / Additional Training fee (Business) | Currently, $300 per day |
| Replacement/Additional Training fee (Provider) | Currently, $600 per day |
| Third party vendors | Pass-through of costs, plus reasonable administrative charge. Currently, none. |
| Non-compliance fee | $500 (then $500 per week) |
| Reimbursement | Amount that we spend on your behalf, plus 10% |
| Costs of collection | Our actual costs |
| Special support fee (Business) | Currently, $300 per day, plus our expenses |
| Special support fee (Provider) | Currently, $600 per day, plus our expenses |
| Client complaint resolution | Our expenses |
| Special inspection fee | Currently $600, plus our out-of-pocket costs |
| Non-compliance cure costs and fee | Our out-of-pocket costs and internal cost allocation, plus 10% |
| Supplier or Product Approval | All reasonable costs of evaluation |
| Annual Convention | Then-current registration fee, not to exceed $1,500 per attendee |
| Liquidated damages | An amount equal to royalty fees for the lesser of (i) 2 years or (ii) the remaining weeks of the franchise term |
| Insurance | Cost of insurance. If you fail to maintain your insurance as required, we have the right to procure insurance on your behalf and charge an 18% administrative fee in addition to the cost of insurance. |
| Attorneys’ fees and costs | All legal costs and attorneys’ fees incurred by us and our affiliates |
| Late Fee/Interest/Declined Payment Fee | Late fee of 3%; Fees and Costs Incurred/Interest at 18% |
| Indemnity | Our costs and losses from any legal action related to the operation of your franchise |
| Relocation Fee | $15,000 |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 45 hours |
| Classroom Training | 30 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 15 hours |
| Training Location | Orlando, FL or Med Spa Location (primarily remote online, with portions at corporate or franchisee's location) |
| Additional Training | If you need to send a new general manager to our training program, we will charge a fee, which is currently $300 per day. Otherwise, we do not currently require additional training programs or refresher courses, but we have the right to do so. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | a population of between 75,000-125,000 people |
| Description | Each Franchise Agreement grants the right to enter into a Management Agreement with a single Med Spa at a single approved location within a Site Selection Area. The Designated Territory will include a defined area with a population of between 75,000-125,000 people, identified by contiguous postal codes, street boundaries, town boundaries, or city boundaries. While a Protected Territory is granted against other Couture Med Spa outlets, the franchisor reserves the right to compete through other channels of distribution (internet, catalog, telemarketing) and under different trademarks, and to establish company-owned units in 'Non-Traditional Sites' within the territory. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 1 additional 10-year term |
| Renewal Fee | $15,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew, you must give advance notice (180-270 days prior), be in compliance with all contractual obligations, renovate to then-current standards, pay a $15,000 successor franchise fee, sign the then-current franchise agreement and related documents (including personal guaranty), and sign a general release (unless prohibited by law). |
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 for 1 location then $7,500 for each additional location |
| Transfer Conditions | No transfers without franchisor approval. Conditions include: payment of transfer fee, buyer meeting franchisor standards, buyer not being a competitor, buyer and owners signing current franchise agreement and related documents, all payments made and compliance with contractual requirements, buyer completing training, franchisee signing a general release, and business complying with current system specifications (including remodel). |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate for cause, subject to applicable notice and cure opportunities. Curable defaults (10 or 30 days to cure) include non-payment or other breaches. Non-curable defaults (no cure period) include misrepresentation, knowingly submitting false information, bankruptcy, loss of location, violation of law/confidentiality/non-compete/transfer restrictions, slander, refusal to cooperate with inspection, ceasing operations for more than 5 days, three defaults in 12 months, cross-termination, felony conviction, or acts materially affecting the brand. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, neither the franchisee, any owner, nor any spouse of an owner may have ownership interest in, lend money or provide financial assistance to, provide services to, or be employed by, any Competitor. For two years after termination or expiration, the same restrictions apply within five miles of your former territory or the territory of any other Couture Med Spa business operating on the date of termination. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The Franchise Agreement requires that you designate an owner who will be primarily responsible for the daily on-premises management and supervision of the non-clinical operations of the franchised business (the “Principal Executive”). The Principal Executive must successfully complete the initial training program and must dedicate his or her full-time efforts to your franchised business. You may hire a manager to assume responsibility for the daily on-site management and supervision of the franchised business, but the Principal Executive must assume responsibility if the manager is unable to perform duties. |
| Required Suppliers | We have the right to require you to purchase or lease any items or services necessary to your Management Agreement with the Med Spas, including but not limited to goods, services, supplies, fixtures, equipment, inventory, computer hardware and software, real estate, or comparable items from a supplier that we approve or designate (each, an “Approved Supplier”), which may include us or our affiliate(s). |
| Supply Restrictions | You must ensure that the Managed Med Spa only offers Approved Products and Approved Services. All Approved Products and Approved Services must meet our standards and specifications. We have the right to require you to purchase certain items approved or designated by us. You must purchase required furniture, fixtures, and fixed assets for each Managed Med Spa from our designated or approved suppliers. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | We do not currently receive payments from any designated suppliers based on purchases by you or other franchisees. However, the franchise agreement does not prohibit us from doing so. We and our affiliates reserve the right to generate revenue and other material consideration from any and all approved and/or designated suppliers to the fullest extent permissible under applicable law. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or obligations. |
Couture Med Spa Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Couture Med Spa does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Couture Med Spa Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Couture Med Spa System Growth
Couture Med Spa currently operates 0 franchised locations and 4 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 15 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Audited by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for year ending December 31.
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