Hott Blow Dry and Beauty Lounge Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

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

n.a.

Franchise fee

$50,000

Investment

$272,000 - $393,000

Revenue (AUV)

n.a.

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

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