The Franchise Lounge: Beauty & Personal Care

 Industry: Hair Salon
Startup Costs: $178,400 - $376,900
Website: www.greatclipsfranchise.com
Great Clips is one of the largest hair salon franchises in the U.S., offering affordable haircuts and styling services. The franchise focuses on convenience, with many locations open 7 days a week​ 

 Industry: Hair Salon
Startup Costs: $151,370 - $321,020
Website: www.supercutsfranchise.com
Supercuts is a well-known brand in the haircare industry, offering quick and affordable haircut services. It is part of the Regis Corporation, a global leader in the salon industry​ 

 Industry: Men's Haircuts & Grooming
Startup Costs: $266,300 - $439,500
Website: www.sportclipsfranchise.com
Sport Clips specializes in haircuts for men and boys, providing an upscale yet casual sports-themed environment. It’s one of the fastest-growing franchises in the grooming space​ 

 Industry: Hair Salon
Startup Costs: $144,862 - $316,006
Website: www.fantasticsamsfranchise.com
Fantastic Sams is a full-service hair salon franchise offering affordable haircuts, color, and styling services for the whole family 

 Industry: Massage & Skincare
Startup Costs: $450,000 - $1M
Website: www.massageenvy.com/franchise
Massage Envy offers massage therapy and skincare services, with a membership model that generates recurring revenue. It is the largest provider of therapeutic massages in the U.S.​ 

 Industry: Hair Removal & Skincare
Startup Costs: $358,485 - $571,840
Website: www.waxcenter.com/franchise
European Wax Center provides hair removal services, with a focus on waxing. The franchise offers both a high-demand service and recurring client visits​ 

 Industry: Salon Suites
Startup Costs: $545,800 - $1.8M
Website: www.solasalonstudios.com/franchise
Sola Salon Studios offers fully-equipped, private salon spaces for beauty professionals, allowing stylists and estheticians to operate their own businesses​ 

 Industry: Massage & Skincare
Startup Costs: $500,000 - $637,000
Website: www.handandstonefranchise.com
Hand & Stone provides affordable luxury spa services, including massages, facials, and hair removal. It caters to the growing demand for wellness and relaxation 

 Industry: Salon Suites
Startup Costs: $375,000 - $1M
Website: www.phenixsalonsuitesfranchising.com
Phenix Salon Suites offers individual salon spaces for beauty professionals, providing them the flexibility to operate their own businesses within a larger salon setting​ 

 Industry: Eyelash Extensions
Startup Costs: $271,024 - $704,521
Website: www.amazinglashstudio.com/franchise
Amazing Lash Studio specializes in eyelash extensions, an increasingly popular beauty service. The franchise model focuses on recurring customer appointments and high customer retention​