Bare&Sol
Personal Care Services · Tanning
Description
What is Bare&Sol?
Bare&Sol has reimagined "old-school" waxing because we believe there is a better way. With its elevated studio experience and its natural sugaring hair removal and airbrush tanning services, we are the perfect destination for appearance-aware individuals who prioritize feeling good in their own skin.
Built around recurring client visits, strong retention, and operational simplicity, Bare&Sol delivers a premium guest experience while creating predictable, recurring revenue for franchise owners.
Since being acquired and strategically repositioned in 2025, Bare&Sol has more than doubled its active membership base in less than 9 months, growing from 1,910 to more than 4,100. As the original sugaring hair removal franchise, the brand operates 14 studios across 9 states today and has performed more than 1 million Brazilian sugaring services, establishing itself as the recognized leader in professional sugaring services.
The Future of Beauty Franchising: Two Brands. One Roof. Multiple Revenue Streams.
What truly differentiates Bare&Sol is its exclusive opportunity to operate either as a standalone concept or alongside its sister brand, Facial Collective, in a dual-brand model. This innovative approach allows franchisees to maximize revenue per square foot, leverage shared overhead, increase membership value, and offer clients a comprehensive beauty and wellness destination unlike anything else in the industry.
Why build one revenue stream when you can build two under one roof?
As consumer spending on beauty, wellness, and self-care continues to grow, Bare&Sol is evolving beyond a traditional sugaring concept into a multi-service, whole body skin care beauty platform designed to increase customer frequency, maximize membership value, and create industry-leading unit economics.
- More than doubled active memberships
- Increased memberships from 1910 t0 4100 in less than 9 months
- Over 1 million sugaring services performed
- Top-performing studio exceeded $1.1M in annual revenue
- Average 5-year AUV of $880K and Adjusted EBITDA of $232K
- The only beauty franchise offering a dual-brand opportunity
Location Analysis
Where Bare&Sol wins
LOCATION ANALYSIS
Ideal Markets
- Affluent suburban communities
- Lifestyle-focused retail corridors
- High-growth metropolitan areas
- Markets with strong beauty and wellness spending
Preferred Demographics
- Population of 50,000+ within trade area
- Median household income of $75,000+
- Strong concentration of professionals and families
- High female population within target demographics
- Consumers who prioritize beauty, wellness, and self-care
Site Criteria
- Approximately 1,000–1,800 square feet
- Neighborhood shopping centers
- Lifestyle centers
- High-visibility retail locations
- Convenient access and ample parking
Market Opportunity
The only U.S. franchise that combines two strong revenue streams under one studio - sugaring hair-removal + airbrush tanning. We have reimagined old-school "waxing salons" with elevated yet affordable experience. Consumers continue to invest in beauty, wellness, and self-care services at record levels, while hair removal and airbrush tanning continue to grow in demand. And Bare&Sol is uniquely positioned to capitalize on these trends through natural and less painful hair removal, UV-free tanning, and our consumer-friendly recurring membership program.
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Financial Analysis
The numbers behind Bare&Sol
Initial Investment Range
- $315,000 - $391,000 (if co-located/dual-brand model with sister brand -> facial collective)
- $443,000 - $588,000 (no co-location/dual brand model)
Franchise Fee (single unit)
- $35,000 (if co-located/dual-brand model with sister brand -> facial collective)
- $49,000 (no co-location/dual brand model)
Ideal Candidate
- $150,000–$250,000 liquid capital
- Strong leadership and customer service mindset
- Business management experience preferred but not required
- Passion for beauty, wellness, and team development
Revenue Drivers
- Sugaring Services
- Custom Airbrush Tanning
- Membership Programs
- Retail Products
- Service Packages and Promotions
- Dual-Brand Cross-Selling Opportunities
**Opportunity to create whole body skin care studio with the addition of facials and aesthetics through co-located/dual brand model with our sister brand -> facial collective. See facial collective for more details and inquiry for more information.**
Proven Unit Performance
- Top-performing studio exceede $1.1 million in annual revenue (2023)
- Birmingham-area affiliated studios achieved an average five-year AUV of approximately $880,000 (2021 - 2025)
- Birmingham-area affiliated studios achieved an average five-yearAverage annual EBITDA of approximately $232,000 (2021 - 2025)
- These performance metrics were achieved through sugaring services alone, creating significant upside potential through custom airbrush tanning, retail sales, memberships, and future dual-brand opportunities
Business Model Advantages
- Recurring membership revenue
- Predictable client visitation patterns
- High customer lifetime value
- Multiple profit centers
- Limited inventory requirements
- Manager-run potential
- Shared staffing and operational efficiencies available in dual-brand locations
- Opportunity to maximize revenue per square foot through complementary services and dual-brand model
Financing partners
Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees
Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.
FranFund
CRF USA
Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.
First Bank of the Lake
Pension Pros
The model
How Bare&Sol works
Owner stays in an executive role — sets strategy, hires a manager, and oversees crews. Typically 5–20 hr/wk after ramp; many keep their day job.
Owner runs the business as their primary job — leads the team day-to-day on the ground, 40+ hr/wk.
Sells to businesses, contractors, or property owners.
Sells directly to consumers and homeowners.
Serves both businesses and consumers.
FDD Item 7
Initial investment range
Per FDD Item 7, total initial investment ranges from $315,000 to $658,500. The midpoint $486,750 is what most franchisees report at signing — financing typically reduces cash-at-close by 80–90%. Knowing the investment range helps you plan confidently and ensure you're fully prepared to make the leap.
2026 Franchise Disclosure
FDD documents
Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for Bare&Sol's 2026 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.
Connect to download Items 2, 3, 4, and 11 — direct from the franchisor.
Buyer FAQs
Frequently asked questions
The initial investment for a Bare&Sol franchise typically ranges between $315,000.00 and $658,500.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.
Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) we have on record, which was issued in 2026. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. Only the franchisor can confirm that the information is complete and accurate and we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.
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