Sugaring LA

Sugaring LA Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

Sugaring LA offers hair removal services using natural sugar paste, providing a gentle and effective alternative to traditional waxing in a clean and comfortable environment.

SugaringLA is a pioneering beauty franchise specializing in organic hair removal services. Established in 2011 by Danielle Correia in Santa Monica, California, the company is headquartered at 1304 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90403.

After over a decade of refining its unique approach, SugaringLA began franchising in 2023, offering entrepreneurs a chance to join a brand that's transforming the hair removal industry.

At the heart of SugaringLA's services is the ancient technique of sugaring, modernized through their proprietary Smart Sugaring™ method. This technique uses a simple, edible paste made from sugar, lemon, and water, providing a gentler alternative to traditional waxing.

SugaringLA differentiates itself by focusing exclusively on sugaring, allowing for a streamlined business model with a smaller footprint and fewer employees compared to traditional salons.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest 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	$60,000 to $60,000
Lease Payment (first 3 months)	$8,000 to $15,000
Security Deposits	$4,000 to $7,500
Leasehold Improvements	$100,000 to $160,000
Furniture, Fixtures, Décor, and Equipment	$8,500 to $9,300
Studio Layout, Architect, Engineer, Drawings, and Permits	$14,000 to $20,000
Construction Management	$20,000 to $20,000
Initial Supplies	$13,300 to $14,500
Outdoor Signage	$8,000 to $15,000
Point of Sale (POS) Register, Hardware, Software	$9,600 to $11,600
Initial Inventory Package	$5,400 to $6,800
Pre-opening Training Expenses	$7,500 to $12,000
Telephone and Utility Deposits and Expenses	$250 to $1,500
Grand Opening Marketing (3 months prior to opening)	$5,000 to $10,000
Business Licenses, Permits, etc. (first year)	$200 to $1,300
Insurance Deposits and Premiums (first three months)	$1,500 to $2,000
Professional Fees (first year)	$3,000 to $5,000
Additional Funds (first three months)	$35,000 to $45,000
Grand Total	$303,250 to $416,500

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$60,000 to $60,000
Lease Payment (first 3 months)	$8,000 to $15,000
Security Deposits	$4,000 to $7,500
Leasehold Improvements	$100,000 to $160,000
Furniture, Fixtures, Décor, and Equipment	$8,500 to $9,300
Studio Layout, Architect, Engineer, Drawings, and Permits	$14,000 to $20,000
Construction Management	$20,000 to $20,000
Initial Supplies	$13,300 to $14,500
Outdoor Signage	$8,000 to $15,000
Point of Sale (POS) Register, Hardware, Software	$9,600 to $11,600
Initial Inventory Package	$5,400 to $6,800
Pre-opening Training Expenses	$7,500 to $12,000
Telephone and Utility Deposits and Expenses	$250 to $1,500
Grand Opening Marketing (3 months prior to opening)	$5,000 to $10,000
Business Licenses, Permits, etc. (first year)	$200 to $1,300
Insurance Deposits and Premiums (first three months)	$1,500 to $2,000
Professional Fees (first year)	$3,000 to $5,000
Additional Funds (first three months)	$35,000 to $45,000
Grand Total	$303,250 to $416,500

Franchise Disclosure Document

Number of units

Training

Sugaring LA provides a comprehensive suite of training programs to ensure its franchisees and their teams meet operational standards and deliver high-quality services. The franchisor's training is segmented into multiple structured programs:

Initial Training Program: This includes two components — Business Training and Technical Service Training. Business Training focuses on HR, unit economics, marketing, and operations and is conducted in Ann Arbor, Michigan, or another designated location. The technical segment includes Studio Opening procedures and sugarist training, both of which are mandatory before opening.
Advanced and Ongoing Training: Sugaring LA offers optional ongoing and advanced training programs upon request or as required due to underperformance (e.g., failing quality inspections). These include refresher sessions, additional sugarist training, and “train-the-trainer” programs, often provided on-site and charged at current daily rates.
Additional Training Requirements: If a General Manager or another key staff member is replaced, the new appointee must complete initial and other required training within 90 days. Studio employees involved in technical services must also comply with continuing education requirements, and the franchisor may request proof of certification or license renewal.

Territory Protection

Sugaring LA offers its franchisees a defined Protected Area to limit direct competition from other studios under the same brand. This area typically surrounds the franchisee's location and encompasses a population of up to 50,000 people, within a circle not exceeding a six-mile diameter.

Within this zone, Sugaring LA agrees not to own, operate, or license another studio under its brand for the duration of the franchise term.

However, the territory protection is not absolute. Certain "Closed Markets" such as airports, colleges, military bases, and other captive venues are excluded from protection, allowing the franchisor to grant rights within these zones.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise

Started franchising

2023

Franchisees

n.a.

Franchise fee

$60,000

Investment

$313,000 - $432,000

Revenue (AUV)

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