Hott Blow Dry and Beauty Lounge is a beauty franchise offering blowouts, styling, makeup, lashes and brow services, serving fashion-oriented clients, and known for boutique salon experience and franchise expansion options.
KEY FRANCHISE STATS
Franchisees
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0
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Franchise fee
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$50,000
Investment
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$272,000 - $393,000
Revenue (AUV)
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Undisclosed
$0
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n.a.
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Hott Blow Dry and Beauty Lounge is a blowdry bar and beauty lounge offering blow dry and styling services alongside lash extensions, brow services, and makeup. The concept is built around these core services and is not a full-service hair salon, so it does not offer haircuts, hair color, or skin services.
The business traces its roots to 2013, when founder Lia Hakim began building the Hott Blowdry brand in Westchester County. An affiliated salon has operated in Armonk, New York, and the company later organized a dedicated franchisor to standardize operating methods and support franchisees. Today, the menu can also include options such as hair extensions and bridal services.
Initial investment
The initial investment required for a Hott Blow Dry and Beauty Lounge franchise is
$272,000 - $393,000.
That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise.
These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$50,000
Three Months' Rent (includes security deposit)
$12,000 to $18,000
Design and Architectural Fees (includes permits)
$6,000 to $10,000
Leasehold Improvements
$90,000 to $150,000
Furniture and Fixtures
$40,000 to $60,000
CRM/Back Office System
$3,000 to $4,000
Other Equipment
$1,500 to $2,000
Professional Fees (accountants, legal, etc.)
$2,000 to $5,000
Supplies
$10,000 to $12,000
Retail Merchandise
$5,000 to $10,000
Insurance (3 months premium)
$1,000 to $3,000
Signage
$10,000 to $15,000
Cash on hand
$300
Training Expenses
$700 to $3,310
Grand Opening Advertising
$10,000
Additional Funds (three months)
$30,000 to $40,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT
$271,500 to $392,610
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Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$50,000
Three Months' Rent (includes security deposit)
$12,000 to $18,000
Design and Architectural Fees (includes permits)
$6,000 to $10,000
Leasehold Improvements
$90,000 to $150,000
Furniture and Fixtures
$40,000 to $60,000
CRM/Back Office System
$3,000 to $4,000
Other Equipment
$1,500 to $2,000
Professional Fees (accountants, legal, etc.)
$2,000 to $5,000
Supplies
$10,000 to $12,000
Retail Merchandise
$5,000 to $10,000
Insurance (3 months premium)
$1,000 to $3,000
Signage
$10,000 to $15,000
Cash on hand
$300
Training Expenses
$700 to $3,310
Grand Opening Advertising
$10,000
Additional Funds (three months)
$30,000 to $40,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT
$271,500 to $392,610
Franchise Disclosure Document
Below is Hott Blow Dry and Beauty Lounge's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.
Number of units
Hott Blow Dry and Beauty Lounge had 4 total units in 2025, of which 0 were franchised-owned and 4 company-owned.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the royalty fee of
Hott Blow Dry and Beauty Lounge
?
The royalty fee for a Hott Blow Dry and Beauty Lounge franchise is 6.00%. In addition, you would have to pay the advertising (or national brand fund) fee of 2.00%.
What is the total investment of
Hott Blow Dry and Beauty Lounge
?
The initial investment required for a Hott Blow Dry and Beauty Lounge franchise is $272,000 - $393,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
What is the initial franchise fee of
Hott Blow Dry and Beauty Lounge
?
The initial franchise fee for a Hott Blow Dry and Beauty Lounge franchise is $50,000. This is typically paid upfront as part of the total initial investment, after signature of the Franchise Agreeement.
What is the average revenue (Average Unit Volume) of
Hott Blow Dry and Beauty Lounge
?
Hott Blow Dry and Beauty Lounge does not disclose the average unit volume (average revenue) in its FDD.
The average unit volume (average revenue) for a Hott Blow Dry and Beauty Lounge franchise is $0.