About DB Franchise
The DRYBAR® concept traces its roots to 2008, when the brand’s founder, Allison Webb, began providing in-home hair styling services, on a strictly referral basis, in the West Los Angeles area.
The concept quickly gained popularity.
In February 2010, the first Drybar Shop opened in Brentwood, California, with the vision of creating an inviting, relaxing, and fun environment where women can pamper themselves and get a fantastic, reasonably priced blow-dry style in about 45 minutes.
DB Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 to $50,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 7% of Gross Receipts of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $50,000 – $55,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $50K–$55K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (7% of Gross Receipts) and marketing fee (2% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Lump sum Upon signing Us Franchise Agreement Real Property, Utility, | $1,500 | $9,000 |
| Leasehold | $81,500 | $493,500 |
| Cabinetry, Millwork, | $66,000 | $130,500 |
| Initial Opening | $50,000 | $55,000 |
| before opening Initial Software Set- | $2,124 | $2,124 |
| Computer System & | $22,000 | $33,000 |
| Training Program and | $9,600 | $11,000 |
| providers, and other travel-related service providers Architect, Engineer, | $8,300 | $23,000 |
| Grand Opening Spend | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| lease or taking possession of Shop Signage and | $6,800 | $24,000 |
| Office and Business | $3,300 | $8,720 |
| Business Licenses | $525 | $17,325 |
| Additional Funds | $85,000 | $137,000 |
| Estimated monthly lease payments range from | $4,000 | $7,500 |
| We estimate that tenant improvement allowances typically range from | $0 | $138,050 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $2,500 |
| Technology Fee | $775 |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Franchisor does not offer financing. |
DB Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
DB 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.
DB System Growth
DB currently operates 0 franchised locations and 159 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
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