Startup Costs and Fees

Affordable startup costs make Merle Norman Cosmetics an attractive franchise to own

Merle Norman Cosmetics offers an attractive and affordable opportunity for franchise ownership. The initial investment to begin a Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio ranges from $34,216 – $215,415, depending on the floor plan and site where you choose to locate.

Merle Norman startup costs include the price for one of several initial packages of Merle Norman Cosmetics, supplies and other items, which range from approximately $14,987 to $19,728 that is paid to Merle Norman. The total investment does not include rent for the business location.

Studio In a Regional Mall

Approximate initial investment $115,619 to $215,415

Type of ExpenditureAmountMethod of PaymentWhen DueTo whom Payment is to be Made
Real EstateVariable
Initial Package of Inventory and Supplies$14,987-19,728As Scheduled MNC
Studio Costs
Fixtures & Furnishings
Millwork Fixtures$21,161-26,250As IncurredAs IncurredSuppliers
Acrylic Organizers
$3,600-4,275As IncurredAs IncurredSuppliers / MNC
Tables & Chairs$1,160-1,685As IncurredAs IncurredSuppliers
Graphics$138As IncurredAs IncurredSuppliers
Mirros$350 - $500As IncurredAs IncurredSuppliers
Merchandising Pieces $423 - $699As IncurredAs IncurredSuppliers / MNC
Flooring$2,500 - $5,000As IncurredAs IncurredSuppliers
Lighting $1,500 - $2,500As IncurredAs IncurredSuppliers
Interactive Play Table $2,500As IncurredAs IncurredSuppliers / MNC
Digital Compu Stick $0 - $250As IncurredAs IncurredMNC
Exterior Signage$3,500 - $6,000As IncurredAs IncurredSuppliers
Construction$18,000-$80,000As IncurredAs IncurredLocal Vendors
Computer (Hardware & Software)$1,800 - $5,390As IncurredAs IncurredLocal Vendors / MNC
Working Capital, Deposits, Insurance, and Advertising$44,000 - $60,500As IncurredAs IncurredMNC, Suppliers, Landlord, Utilities
TOTAL$115,619-215,415
(Does not include real estate costs)

Studio Not in a Regional Mall

Approximate initial investment $73,829 to $114,843

Type of ExpenditureAmountMethod of PaymentWhen DueTo whom Payment is to be Made
Real EstateVariable
Initial Package of Inventory and Supplies$14,987-19,728As Scheduled MNC
Studio Costs
Fixtures & Furnishings
Millwork Fixtures$13,706-16,178As IncurredAs IncurredSuppliers
Acrylic Organizers
$3,600-4,275As IncurredAs IncurredSuppliers / MNC
Tables & Chairs$1,160-1,685As IncurredAs IncurredSuppliers
Graphics$138As IncurredAs IncurredSuppliers
Mirros$350 - $500As IncurredAs IncurredSuppliers
Merchandising Pieces $423 - $699As IncurredAs IncurredSuppliers / MNC
Flooring$1,850 - $2,500
As IncurredAs IncurredSuppliers
Lighting $1,500 - $2,500
As IncurredAs IncurredSuppliers
Interactive Play Table $2,500As IncurredAs IncurredSuppliers / MNC
Digital Compu Stick $0 - $250As IncurredAs IncurredMNC
Exterior Signage$3,500 - $6,000As IncurredAs IncurredSuppliers
Construction$8,000 - $25,000
As IncurredAs IncurredLocal Vendors
Computer (Hardware & Software)$1,800 - $5,390As IncurredAs IncurredLocal Vendors / MNC
Working Capital, Deposits, Insurance, and Advertising$19,800-27,500
As IncurredAs IncurredMNC, Suppliers, Landlord, Utilities
TOTAL$73,829-114,843
(Does not include real estate costs)

Studio Located within an Existing Business

Approximate initial investment $34,216 to $52,452

Type of ExpenditureAmountMethod of PaymentWhen DueTo whom Payment is to be Made
Real EstateVariable
Initial Package of Inventory and Supplies$14,987-19,728As Scheduled MNC
Studio Costs
Fixtures & Furnishings
Millwork Fixtures$6,968-9,017
As IncurredAs IncurredSuppliers
Acrylic Organizers
$3,600-4,275As IncurredAs IncurredSuppliers / MNC
Tables & Chairs$0 - $1,105
As IncurredAs IncurredSuppliers
Graphics$138As IncurredAs IncurredSuppliers
Mirros$350 - $500As IncurredAs IncurredSuppliers
Merchandising Pieces $423 - $699As IncurredAs IncurredSuppliers / MNC
Interactive Play Table $2,500As IncurredAs IncurredSuppliers / MNC
Digital Compu Stick $0 - $250As IncurredAs IncurredMNC
Exterior Signage$300 - $2,500
As IncurredAs IncurredSuppliers
Computer (Hardware & Software)$1,800 - $5,390As IncurredAs IncurredLocal Vendors / MNC
Working Capital, Deposits, Insurance, and Advertising$1,650-3,850
As IncurredAs IncurredMNC, Suppliers, Landlord, Utilities
TOTAL$34,216-52,452
(Does not include real estate costs)

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