About Take it Off! Spa Franchise
Take it Off! Spa is a beauty and wellness franchise specializing in hair removal and skin care services.
The brand offers a range of treatments in a spa environment designed to make clients feel comfortable and confident.
Take it Off! Spa began franchising in 2025, entering the market as a fresh concept in the personal care services space.
Take it Off! Spa Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$110K
Average Investment
$180K
Maximum Investment
$251K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $39,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Revenue of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% of Gross Revenue | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $109,900 – $250,500 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $110K–$251K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Gross Revenue) and marketing fee (2% of Gross Revenue) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $39,000 | $39,000 |
| Traveling and Living Expenses while Training | $2,500 | $3,500 |
| Real Property Rent and Security Deposits (3 mos) | $4,500 | $15,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $5,000 | $20,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Décor | $10,000 | $20,000 |
| Initial Inventory | $2,800 | $5,500 |
| Signage | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| Licenses, Permits, and Certifications | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| Insurance (3 Months) | $600 | $1,500 |
| Laser Hair Removal Equipment | $20,000 | $100,000 |
| Computer and POS System | $3,000 | $4,000 |
| Professional Fees | $3,500 | $4,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $15,000 | $30,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Technology Fee | Approximately $1,000 per month plus transaction costs, including a web hosting and maintenance fee of approximately $400/month |
| Audit Fee | Cost of inspection plus the amount of the underpayment plus interest from the date such amount was due until received by Franchisor, paid at the rate of the lesser of 1.5% per month or the highest commercial contract interest rate allowed by law |
| Local Advertising | Minimum of $2,000 per month |
| Interest | Lesser of 1.5% per month or the highest commercial contract interest rate allowed by law |
| National Franchise Convention Fee | $500 |
| Maintenance and Refurbishing of Business | You must reimburse our expenses |
| Insufficient Funds | $75 |
| Bookkeeping Services | $425/mo. (up to 2 bank/ credit card accounts), $850/mo. (up to 4 bank/ credit card accounts), $1,500/mo. (more than 4 bank/credit card accounts) |
| Retraining Fee | Our then current standard rates or $500 per trainee per day, whichever is greater |
| Additional Training or Assistance | Currently, we charge $500 per day per person plus expenses for training at our location, and $500 per day per person plus expenses for training plus travel, lodging, and meal expenses incurred by our trainer for training at your location. |
| Electrolysis Licensure Instruction | Currently, we charge $7,500 for you or a designated employee initially, otherwise we charge $10,500 |
| Product and Service Purchases | Actual amount incurred |
| Testing of Products or Approval of new Suppliers | Not to exceed $1,000 |
| Customer Service Fee | Actual amount of our cost or reimbursement |
| E-mail Maintenance Fee | Up to $50/month per e-mail address |
| Insurance | You must reimburse our costs |
| De-Identification Reimbursement Fee | Actual costs incurred |
| Management Fee | $500 per person per day (plus other costs and expenses) |
| Indemnification | Will vary |
| Cost of Enforcement | All costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 57 Hours |
| Classroom Training | 29 Hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 28 Hours |
| Training Location | Online at our affiliate outlet in Illinois or another franchise training center we designate. |
| Additional Training | From time to time, we may provide and have the right to require ongoing training programs, seminars, or webinars at your expense ($500 per person per day at our location, or $500 per person per day plus hotel, air fare and other expenses incurred by our trainer at your location). Not more than two (2) sessions in any calendar year. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | A territory will normally include a 3 mile radius around your outlet. |
| Description | The territory will be for a specific geographic region that we define and approve by radius, zip codes, natural, or political boundaries as set forth in the Franchise Agreement. You will receive an exclusive territory, meaning a geographic area within which we promise not to establish either a company-owned or franchised outlet selling the same or similar goods or services under the same or similar trademarks or service marks. Continuation of your territorial rights does not depend on achieving a certain sales volume, market penetration, or other contingency. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | TEN (10) years |
| Renewal Term | successive terms of TEN (10) years each |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Franchisee must have fully complied with all material provisions of the Agreement, made necessary capital expenditures to maintain uniformity, satisfied all monetary obligations, not be in default, given timely written notice of intent to renew (9-12 months prior), executed a then-current franchise agreement, complied with current qualifications and training requirements, and executed a general release. |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | Franchisor's prior written approval is required. Conditions include compliance with Section 19, all obligations paid, execution of a general release, prospective transferee meeting franchisor's standards (management, business, financial, character, capabilities, credit rating), execution of then-current franchise agreement, provision of all contracts/documentation, transferee or owners personally guaranteeing obligations, transferee or owners executing nondisclosure and non-competition agreements, and transferee completing initial training. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor has the right to terminate without opportunity to cure for reasons such as failure to timely establish/equip/commence operations, failure to complete training, failure to maintain professional licenses for more than 5 business days, material misrepresentation, felony conviction, unauthorized use of confidential information, abandonment of business for 5+ consecutive days, unauthorized transfer of control, failure to maintain approved manager, understatement of Royalty Fee by 2% or more on 2+ occasions, insolvency, misuse of Marks, failure to submit reports/pay fees on 2+ occasions, health/safety violations on 2+ occasions, engaging in exclusively reserved franchisor activity, noncompliance with law after 10 days notice, 3 breaches in 12 months, default under other agreements, or targeted marketing outside territory. For other defaults, cure periods of 5, 10, or 30 days apply depending on the nature of the default. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years after termination or expiration |
| Non-Compete Details | For 2 years after termination or expiration, franchisee may not offer competitive business services within 25 miles of any other franchised outlet or franchisor-owned business, or solicit customers/associates to compete. Applies to franchisee, owners, officers, directors, executives, managers, and professional staff. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | Either the Franchisee or its on-site Designated Manager must devote sufficient efforts to the management of the day-to-day operations of the Franchised Business, but not less than forty (40) hours per week. The Franchisee is responsible for compensation and legal responsibility for the manager. The manager must complete initial training. If the Franchisee is an entity, its Designated Manager is not required to own an equity interest. |
| Required Suppliers | You must use advertising material from us, a vendor that we designate, or we must approve the advertising in writing, prior to its use. You must use such bookkeeping services as we may specify, which may include a vendor designation. You must purchase computer hardware and software designated by us. You must obtain Electrology Licensing Instruction from our affiliate or a designated vendor. You must purchase furniture, fixtures, and equipment from a designated vendor or subject to our specifications. You must purchase laser hair removal equipment from a designated vendor. You must purchase inventory and supplies from approved suppliers or pursuant to our specifications. You must purchase signage according to our specifications. You may purchase leasehold improvements from any supplier but must build out your location according to our specifications. |
| Supply Restrictions | You may have to buy or lease items from the franchisor or a limited group of suppliers the franchisor designates. These items may be more expensive than similar items you could buy on your own. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | We may derive revenue or other material consideration from required purchases or leases by you. In our last fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, we did not earn revenue or other material consideration from required purchases or leases by franchisees. Designated suppliers may make payments to us from franchisee purchases. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, we did not yet receive any supplier rebates but may do so 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. |
Take it Off! Spa Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Take it Off! Spa 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.
Take it Off! 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.
Take it Off! Spa Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordTake it Off! Spa 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.
Take it Off! Spa System Growth
Total Units
1
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
1
Take it Off! Spa currently operates 0 franchised locations and 1 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
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
$50K
Audited by SMITH, BUZZI & ASSOCIATES, LLC. for year ending December 31.
Take it Off! Spa Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Take it Off! Spa franchise ranges from $109,900 to $250,500, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $39,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Take it Off! Spa charges a royalty fee of 6% of Gross Revenue of gross sales, plus a 2% of Gross Revenue contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Take it Off! Spa 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 Take it Off! Spa to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Take it Off! Spa 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.
Take it Off! Spa has been franchising since 2025. The FDD shows an investment range of $109,900-$250,500, a 6% of Gross Revenue 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 $39,000 and the total investment ranges from $109,900 to $250,500 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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