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How Much Does a Sugar Sugar Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Sugar Sugar franchise costs between $161,700 and $420,655 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $35,900.

$161,700

Minimum Investment

$420,655

Maximum Investment

$35,900

Franchise Fee

Sugar Sugar Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $35,900

Fee Range $28,900 – $35,900

Item 7 Fee Estimate $35,900

Sugar Sugar Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $35,900

Initial Franchise Fee At time you sign Franchise Agreement $35,900

Real Estate $46,075 – $229,300

Build Out& Improvements Before opening $26,125 – $175,000

Architecture& Engineering/GC Bid $6,000 – $21,750

Tier 1 Construction Management Services $5,000 – $16,500

Security Deposit& 1 st Months' Rent Monthly (with security deposit paid before opening) $8,300 – $13,900

Utility Deposits, Business Licenses& Other Prepaid Expenses Before opening $650 – $2,150

Equipment & Assets $20,175 – $42,875

Signage Before opening $16,075 – $21,075

Decorating, Furniture& Furnishings Before opening $2,100 – $17,500

Service Equipment Before opening $1,500 – $2,500

Computer/Printer/Periph erals Before opening $500 – $1,800

Training $10,050 – $12,000

Initial Training Fee At time you sign Franchise Agreement $10,000

Food, Lodging &Travel (1 to 2 people while training) During training $50 – $2,000

Working Capital & Reserves $27,000 – $70,500

Additional Funds (3- month period after opening) $27,000 – $70,500

Other Costs $22,500 – $30,080

Startup Package Before opening $12,300 – $13,600

Grand Opening Marketing Before opening $10,000

Professional Fees Before opening $0 – $6,000

Insurance (3 months' premium) Before opening $200 – $480

Total Estimated Investment $161,700 – $420,655

How Does Sugar Sugar Compare to Other Personal Care Franchises?

Sugar Sugar's minimum investment of $161,700 is below the Personal Care industry median. The median minimum investment for Personal Care franchises is $282,900.

$161,700

Sugar Sugar Min

$282,900

Personal Care Median Min

$420,655

Sugar Sugar Max

$553,950

Personal Care Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Sugar Sugar?

The total startup cost for a Sugar Sugar franchise ranges from $161,700 to $420,655, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $46,075 to $229,300.

How much is the Sugar Sugar franchise fee?

The Sugar Sugar franchise fee is $35,900, with a range of $28,900 to $35,900 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 Sugar Sugar a good investment?

Sugar Sugar requires a total franchise investment of $161,700 to $420,655 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Sugar Sugar franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Sugar Sugar franchise owner make?

Sugar Sugar franchise locations report median gross sales of $175,580 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Sugar Sugar franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.