About Miss Teen USA Franchise
Miss Teen USA is a pageant franchise offering state level licenses to conduct annual beauty and communication skill competitions for teenage females, with winners advancing to the national Miss Teen USA Pageant.
The brand operates under JKN Global Group Public Company Limited and has been franchising state pageant rights since 2023.
The franchise fee ranges from $840 to $115,000 depending on the state.
Miss Teen USA Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$24K
Average Investment
$620K
Maximum Investment
$1.2M
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $840 to $115,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | None currently required of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | None | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $24,340 – $1,216,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $24K–$1.2M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (None currently required) and marketing fee (None) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| License Fee | $840 | $115,000 |
| Real Property; Construction/Leasehold Improvement | $0 | $0 |
| Office Equipment & Supplies | $2,000 | $6,000 |
| Pageant Production Costs and Costs of Producing Other Pageant-Related Events | $10,000 | $650,000 |
| Products, Services, Goods and Merchandise You Must Furnish to Your Titleholder | $2,000 | $150,000 |
| Advertising and Promotion | $3,000 | $75,000 |
| Professional Fees | $2,000 | $100,000 |
| Permits and Licenses | $500 | $75,000 |
| Insurance (up to 12 months’ premium) | $2,000 | $20,000 |
| The Web Site and Social Media Pages | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Live Stream Costs and Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $1,000 | $20,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Proprietary Products | Variable (See Note 1 in Item 6) |
| Check for Titleholder’s Spending Money | $50 |
| Taxes | Variable (Immediately upon demand) |
| Late Charge | 7.5% per year on past due amounts |
| Indemnification | Variable (As incurred) |
| Attorneys’ Fees | Variable (See Note 2 in Item 6) |
| Specialized Seminar Fees | Variable (As incurred) |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | No formal initial training program. May conduct an annual State Pageant Directors Meeting while on-site during the 2023 Miss Teen USA Pageant competition. |
| Training Location | On-site during the 2023 Miss Teen USA Pageant competition (if meeting is held). |
| Additional Training | Optional specialized seminars may be offered for a fee, covering topics like choreography, photography, styling, hair care, and cosmetics. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | One entire state (the District of Columbia is considered a “state”) |
| Description | Your right to establish and operate a State Pageant preliminary to the 2023 Miss Teen USA Pageant is restricted to your State. You must conduct your State Pageant in your State. Relocation of the franchise business is not approved. Within your State, the franchisor and its affiliates will not operate or authorize others to operate a Pageant preliminary to the 2023 Miss Teen USA Pageant, provided you are not in default. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | Term begins on date Agreement is signed and expires on day following the 2023 Miss Teen USA Pageant. |
| Renewal Conditions | You have no right to renew. No promise or duty to offer a license for the next year or any later year. If a license is granted for another year, it may be on materially different terms and conditions. |
| Transfer Conditions | No transfer without franchisor's consent. Consent may be withheld for any reason. |
| Termination for Cause | Termination for default, including automatic termination for bankruptcy/insolvency, or on notice for non-curable defaults (e.g., abandonment, misrepresentation, felony conviction, public health danger, unauthorized transfer, non-compete violation, repeated defaults, failure to pay, refusal to inspect/audit, harassment). Curable defaults have a 15-day cure period. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the License Agreement |
| Non-Compete Details | No involvement by you or your immediate family members in any competitive pageant or competition business anywhere during the term. A business is competitive if it competes with your State Pageant, Miss Teen USA Pageant, and/or Miss Teen USA System. You must notify the franchisor if you intend to engage in any non-competitive pageant or competition business. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | You must personally and directly supervise the conduct of your State Pageant, unless otherwise permitted in writing. You must devote sufficient time and effort to the State Pageant and management of your titleholder. If an individual, you must serve as State Pageant Director. If an entity, you must designate a State Pageant Director who will have day-to-day management responsibility, direct supervision, and personal participation. You must also designate a State Pageant Titleholder Manager, who can be the same person as the Director. |
| Required Suppliers | We currently do not require you to purchase any proprietary products, but we may do so in the future. Any proprietary products we require you to purchase in the future must be purchased from us unless we approve an alternate product you propose. |
| Supply Restrictions | Proprietary products are those products that are part of our System, which are developed by, are proprietary to or kept secret by us, and which we designate for purchase by you. An approval process for alternate products is in place. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | None in fiscal year 2022, but may in the future. |
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 obligation. |
Miss Teen USA Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Miss Teen USA does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Miss Teen USA 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.
Miss Teen USA Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordMiss Teen USA has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Miss Teen USA System Growth
Total Units
51
Franchised
51
Company-Owned
0
Miss Teen USA currently operates 51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
Public Figures (Item 18)
The following public figures are associated with this franchise: Past and present Miss Teen USA titleholders, State Pageant titleholders
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Total Assets
$250K
Audited by CohnReznick for year ending June 12, 2023.
Miss Teen USA Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Miss Teen USA franchise ranges from $24,340 to $1,216,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $840 to $115,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Miss Teen USA charges a royalty fee of None currently required of gross sales, plus a None contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Miss Teen USA Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Miss Teen USA to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Miss Teen USA does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Miss Teen USA has been franchising since 2023. The FDD shows an investment range of $24,340-$1,216,000, a None currently required royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $840 to $115,000 and the total investment ranges from $24,340 to $1,216,000 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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