Health & Beauty Franchises
NBar
N.Bar is expanding its presence in the UK as one of six illustrious brands owned by The Grooming…
Minimum Investment: £50,000
How Much Does a Cosmetics Franchise Cost?
Typical minimum investment around £100,000 — ranging from £50,000 to £180,000 across 3 UK cosmetics opportunities.
From
£50,000
minimum investment
Typical
£100,000
median across 3 brands
Up to
£180,000
established models
Choice
3
opportunities
Cheapest Cosmetics franchises
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CoLaz Aesthetics Clinic
Colaz offers advanced aesthetic treatments, laser hair removal and skin treatments, cosmetic injections and beauty services by experienced…
Minimum Investment: £100,000
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Laser Clinics UK
Start your own Aesthetics Clinic partnering with the global market-leading franchise
Minimum Investment: £180,000
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Take the franchise finderWhat goes into the cost of a cosmetics franchise?
The headline figure is the minimum investment — the realistic total you need to get up and running. It is usually made up of several parts:
- Franchise fee — a one-off licence fee paid to the franchisor for the brand, training and the right to operate. It is only part of the total cost.
- Set-up & equipment — vehicles, tools, stock, fit-out, technology or a unit — whatever the model needs to start trading.
- Working capital — money to cover the first few months of running costs before the business is cash-flow positive.
Across the cosmetics opportunities listed on FindMyFranchise, the minimum investment starts from £50,000, with a typical figure around £100,000 and the most established models reaching about £180,000.
Ongoing fees are separate from the start-up cost — most franchises charge a management service fee (royalty) on turnover and sometimes a marketing levy. Always check the figures in the franchise prospectus before committing.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a cosmetics franchise cost?
Cosmetics franchises on FindMyFranchise need a minimum investment from £50,000, with a typical figure around £100,000 and up to £180,000 for the most established brands. The franchise fee is only part of this — the total also covers set-up, equipment and working capital.
What is the cheapest cosmetics franchise?
The lowest-investment cosmetics franchise currently listed is NBar, from £50,000. Browse the full list below, ordered cheapest first.
What's included in the franchise cost?
The minimum investment typically covers the one-off franchise (licence) fee, the equipment or set-up needed to start trading, and working capital for the first few months. Ongoing management service fees (royalties) and marketing levies are charged separately on turnover.
