About Da Vi Nails Salon and Spa Franchise
Da Vi Nails Salon and Spa is a full service nail salon and spa franchise offering manicures, pedicures, waxing, and other beauty treatments.
The brand has been franchising since 2010 and has built a reputation for delivering quality nail care in a relaxing, professional environment.
Each location is designed to give clients a premium pampering experience at an accessible price point.
Da Vi Nails Salon and Spa Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 to $105,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | $300 to $1,000 per month per salon of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | None required unless a franchisee cooperative or National Advertising Fund is formed (not to exceed 2% of monthly gross revenues if formed) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $57,150 – $141,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $57K–$141K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty ($300 to $1,000 per month per salon) and marketing fee (None required unless a franchisee cooperative or National Advertising Fund is formed (not to exceed 2% of monthly gross revenues if formed)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $105,000 |
| Leased Property | $1,000 | $7,500 |
| Lease Property Deposit | $1,000 | $7,500 |
| Computer system, software, and merchant account and related equipment | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Training | $0 | $3,000 |
| Security deposit, utility deposits, business licenses, and other prepaid expenses | $500 | $5,000 |
| Travel | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Advertising Expenses | $0 | $500 |
| Insurance Premium | $650 | $2,500 |
| Additional Funds – Initial Period of 3 months | $2,000 | $6,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $2,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $1,000 |
| Audit Fee | Costs and expenses if understatement of 5% or more found during audit |
| Minimum Rent | $1,000 to $7,500 maximum per month |
| Rent Tax | $75 - $400 per month |
| Products & Services | At our cost, plus a handling fee not to exceed 10% |
| Special Assistance | Not to exceed $100 per hour or $200 per day, plus our out of pocket expenses. |
| Inspection Fines | $100-$500 per violation |
| Late to Become Operational | $10,000 |
| Annual Product Purchases | $4,000 (minimum, failure results in $500 fine) |
| Failure to operate according to sublease | $100 to $500 per violation |
| Resolution of Customer Complaints | Our actual costs if we become involved |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Approximately 9.75 hours of classroom training, completed prior to salon opening. |
| Classroom Training | 9.75 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 0 |
| Training Location | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Additional Training | Additional training will be provided from time to time as deemed necessary by the franchisor. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Single Walmart store or other facility, mall or shopping center with a specific address |
| Description | Franchisees operate one Da Vi Nails Salon and/or one Em Lash Studio at a single, specific address within a Walmart store or other approved retail facility. No additional or exclusive territory is granted outside this specific location, but the franchisor will not allow another Da Vi Nails salon or Em Lash Studio to operate within the franchisee's designated territory as long as they remain compliant. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 3 to 5 years, usually 5 years |
| Renewal Term | 3 years |
| Renewal Fee | $1,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Six months written notice, no default, location availability, appropriate renovations, execution of current Franchise Agreement (potentially with different terms), $1,000 renewal fee, and execution of a general release. |
| Transfer Fee | $2,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | Franchisee not in default, general release to Franchisor, qualified transferee, proper training, personal guarantees, and payment of a $2,000 transfer fee. |
| Termination for Cause | Any material breach by Franchisee, some without notice, some upon notice and others if not cured within 30 days after notice. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the franchise, no competition is permitted. For two years following termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement for any reason, franchisees and their principals are prohibited from directly or indirectly owning, maintaining, developing, operating, engaging in, or having any interest in, advising, helping, or making loans to any nail salon or nail services business or concern, unless approved by the Franchisor in writing. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | Personal supervision by the franchisee is recommended but not required. The business must be directly supervised on-premises by a manager who has successfully completed the franchisor's training program and has no business relationship with competitors. The manager is not required to have an ownership interest in the franchisee entity. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisee must purchase not less than $4,000 worth of salon supplies, materials, and products from the Franchisor's Product Supplies Division annually. Franchisee is also required to use Reliable Merchant Services, LLC for credit and debit card processing and settlement, provided their rates are competitive. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisee may purchase supplies, materials, and products from any quality provider, but must purchase a minimum of $4,000 annually from the Franchisor's wholly-owned Complete Beauty Supply division. OPI nail products are strongly recommended but not required. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | In 2024, the Franchisor had revenues of $554,941 from sales of equipment and supplies to franchisees (3.15% of total gross revenues). Rental revenues from franchisees were $11,675,671 (66.2% of total revenues), mostly offset by payments to Walmart. An affiliate, Em Lash Beauty Supply, LLC, had sales of $312,880 to franchisees in 2024. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | The franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing, nor does it guarantee notes, leases, or obligations. However, it indirectly provides financing by leasing salon space and then subletting it to franchisees, remaining liable to the landlord for the master lease. |
Da Vi Nails Salon and Spa Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Da Vi Nails Salon and 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.
Da Vi Nails Salon and 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.
Da Vi Nails Salon and Spa System Growth
Da Vi Nails Salon and Spa currently operates 387 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23 | 23 | 399 |
| 2023 | 16 | 14 | 401 |
| 2024 | 23 | 37 | 387 |
Transfers: 30 | Closures: 37
State Registrations
Registered in 17 states: CA, FL, HI, IL, KY, MD, MI, MN, NE, NY, ND, RI, SD, UT, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Audited by Traveller & Company, LLC Certified Public Accountants for year ending December 31.
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