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Our quartile growth for 2022 was 17.6% year over year or higher. Our average monthly revenue last year (2022) vs the same month of (2021) was over 27% We did not have a large year of store growth so these numbers were same store growth., momentum_membership=Yes, override_brand_summary_image=https://commandcenter.franchisesidekick.com/brand_image/5971374597/additional_background?variant=large, sales_contact_last_name=Rother, services_image_top_large=https://commandcenter.franchisesidekick.com/brand_image/5971374597/services_image_large, main_contact_is_contract_signer=No, franchise_fee=50000, sks_number_of_franchisees=117, semi_absentee_ownership=Yes, two_minute_drill_url=https://www.franchisesidekick.com/two-minute-drills/the-lash-lounge, year_founded=2006, hs_pipeline=11403875, industry=Beauty, franchise_offering_components=A manager can run the day-to-day operations;Recurring Revenue Model (membership, subscription);Defined Customer Acquisition program;Recession Resistant;Prenegotiated national customer relationships;Founder or Leadership that have 10+ years of industry experience;Hiring & Recruiting support;Strong & Diverse Franchisee Validation;A physical location is required (retail or office location), hs_object_source_label=FORM, registration_maryland=Pending, contract_signer_first_name=Meg, currently_franchising=Yes, website=https://www.thelashlounge.com/, secondary_contact_email=, preferred_funding_partner=No Preference, royalty_external=6%, corporate_location=Ann Harbor, MI, functions_of_semi_absentee_owner=As a Semi-Absentee of a franchise you can own, start, and run it while still maintaining your day job, or own another business. 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The company was founded in 2006 by Anna Phillips and is the first franchise concept of its kind, specializing in customized eyelash extensions and other non-invasive beauty services, including lash lifts, tinting and threading, among others. A comprehensive training model has been developed to ensure a visit to any Lash Lounge exceeds industry standards and guest satisfaction. The tried-and-true methods have been seamlessly replicated in each salon to simplify beauty routines and help guests face the world with confidence., company_locations_open=0, secondary_contact_phone=, technology=[Scheduling, CRM, Billing, Other], employees_per_mature_location=10 or more employees, territory_description=40,000 people inside a radius, item_7_3_unit_high=860080, territory_check_email=patti.rother@httbrands.com, item_7_high=790080, application_invite_link=https://www.franchisesidekick.com/zor-application-invite?brand_name=The%20Lash%20Lounge, is_boring_offering=No, royalty=Gross Revenue per month. 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Economies of scale: flexible business hours. Multiple revenue streams: Five services offered. 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They are a present and "hands-on" role model within the business. They have no other job but running the business which means they are able to exert more personal control over the business. The successful owner-operator may also scale the business to multiple units and grow into a Multi-Unit Owner/Operator role. 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The company was founded in 2006 by Anna Phillips and is the first franchise concept of its kind, specializing in customized eyelash extensions and other non-invasive beauty services, including lash lifts, tinting and threading, among others. A comprehensive training model has been developed to ensure a visit to any Lash Lounge exceeds industry standards and guest satisfaction. The tried-and-true methods have been seamlessly replicated in each salon to simplify beauty routines and help guests face the world with confidence., area_development_opportunities=No, franchise_fee_3=120000, sks_royalties_collected_three_years_ago=1290482, franchise_fee_4=160000, franchise_fee_5=200000, industry_size=$511 B, franchise_fee_6=180000, franchise_fee_7=210000, secondary_contact_first_name=, franchise_fee_8=240000, franchise_fee_9=270000, hs_object_source=FORM, display_two_minute_drill=true, business_model_b2c_percentage=80%, dynamic_page_slug=the-lash-lounge, franchise_fee_2=90000}
Brand Summary
The Lash Lounge is a premier eyelash salon headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich. and currently operates 100+ franchise and corporate salons across the United States. The company was founded in 2006 by Anna Phillips and is the first franchise concept of its kind, specializing in customized eyelash extensions and other non-invasive beauty services, including lash lifts, tinting and threading, among others. A comprehensive training model has been developed to ensure a visit to any Lash Lounge exceeds industry standards and guest satisfaction. The tried-and-true methods have been seamlessly replicated in each salon to simplify beauty routines and help guests face the world with confidence.
Brand Superpowers
Ongoing education and support for franchisees + employees
27 person corporate team
*THE NUMBERS
Founder | Anna Phillips |
Home Office Location | Ann Harbor, MI |
Company Founded | 2006 |
Began Franchising | 2011 |
Industry | Beauty |
Industry Size | $511 B |
Veteran Discount | $5,000 (1st Unit Only) |
Group Health Insurance | No |
Company Units Open | 0 |
Franchise Units Awarded All Time | 261 |
Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months | 11 |
Franchise Units Open | 137 |
Number of franchisees | 98 |
Desire to scale / multi-unit ownership
Passion to Help People
No Industry Experience Required
Values Outstanding Customer Service
Passion for health/wellness
Outgoing
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Founder Anna Phillips Home Office Location Ann Harbor, MI Company Founded 2006 Began Franchising 2011 Industry Beauty Industry Size $511 B Veteran Discount $5,000 (1st Unit Only) Group Health Insurance No -
Company Units Open 0 Franchise Units Awarded All Time 261 Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months 11 Franchise Units Open 137 Number of franchisees 98 -
Desire to scale / multi-unit ownership
Passion to Help People
No Industry Experience Required
Values Outstanding Customer Service
Passion for health/wellness
Outgoing
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO THEY OFFER FINANCING TO HELP BUY THE FRANCHISE?
Yes - Through preferred partnersWHAT KIND OF TECHNOLOGY DO THEY HAVE IN PLACE?
Scheduling, CRM, Billing and Digital Engagement Marketing PlatformDO THEY OFFER FLEXIBLE OWNERSHIP?
YesDO THEY OFFER A DISCOUNT TO VETERANS?
$5,000 (1st Unit Only)
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