How Much Does a Pure Glow Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Pure Glow franchise costs between $563,925 and $966,650 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $50,000.

$563,925
Minimum Investment
$966,650
Maximum Investment
$50,000
Franchise Fee

Pure Glow Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $50,000
Fee Range $35,000 – $50,000
Item 7 Fee Estimate $50,000

Pure Glow Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Pure Glow franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment
Pure Glow minimum investment breakdown
Maximum Investment
Pure Glow maximum investment breakdown
Franchise Fee $50,000
Initial Franchise Fee $50,000
Real Estate $388,775
Leasehold Improvements $375,775
Rent - 3 Months $9,000
Lease and Utility Security Deposits $4,000
Equipment & Assets $60,900
Computers and Other Equipment $25,000
Furniture and Fixtures $20,000
Signage $12,000
Airbrush Equipment $3,250
Required Technologies and Software Services $400
Studio Photography $250
Training $0
Initial Training Program Expenses $0
Airbrush Tanning Specialist Training $0
Working Capital & Reserves $15,000
Additional Funds $15,000
Other Costs $49,250 – $451,975
Grand Opening Marketing $20,000
Architect, Permits, Engineers, and Licenses $18,000
Initial Service Inventory $5,000
Initial Retail Inventory $3,250
Professional Fees $2,000
Business Licenses and Permits $500
Insurance - 3 Months $500
Type of Expenditure $0
Total Estimated Investment $563,925 – $966,650

How Does Pure Glow Compare to Other Personal Care Franchises?

Pure Glow's minimum investment of $563,925 is above the Personal Care industry median. The median minimum investment for Personal Care franchises is $274,150.

$563,925
Pure Glow Min
$274,150
Personal Care Median Min
$966,650
Pure Glow Max
$497,000
Personal Care Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Pure Glow?

The total startup cost for a Pure Glow franchise ranges from $563,925 to $966,650, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $388,775 to $388,775.

How much is the Pure Glow franchise fee?

The Pure Glow franchise fee is $50,000, with a range of $35,000 to $50,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Pure Glow a good investment?

Pure Glow requires a total franchise investment of $563,925 to $966,650 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 50/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Pure Glow franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Pure Glow franchise owner make?

Pure Glow franchise locations report median gross sales of $404,578 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Pure Glow franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.

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