dermani MEDSPA®Franchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A dermani MEDSPA® franchise requires a total initial investment of $436K – $861K, including a $55K franchise fee and an ongoing 5.0% royalty[2]. Per the 2025 FDD, average unit revenue was $831K[2]. Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $436K – $861K
- 61st pct Healthcare
- Avg gross sales
- $831K
- 22nd pct Healthcare
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- 5th pct Healthcare
- Units
- 27
- 44th pct Healthcare
- SBA default
- 0.0%
- system-wide median varies by category
Quick verdict · Healthcare · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Healthcare avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
The system grew 69% year-over-year. Fast growth means demand, but can strain support.
The franchisor's auditor raised doubt about continued operations. This is a serious risk signal.
Bottom line
- Total investment $436K – $861K including a $55K franchise fee, 5.0% ongoing royalty.
- Average unit revenue of $831K/year.
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 34/100.
- Auditor disclosed a going-concern note, which flagged doubt about the franchisor's ability to continue operations. Verify against the latest FDD.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- dermani MEDSPA® Franchising LLC
- Parent company
- LazCoz LLC
- Incorporated in
- FL
- HQ
- 9100 Conroy Windermere Road, Suite 200, Windermere, Florida 34786
- Auditor
- Nichols, Cauley & Associates, LLC
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $795K
- vs $1.2M prior year
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2025
- Auditor flagged doubt about continued operations. Verify against the latest FDD before deciding.
Overview
About
dermani MEDSPA franchisees operate aesthetic medical spas offering non-invasive treatments (injectables, laser therapy, body contouring, skincare). Daily operations include client consultations, procedure administration by licensed practitioners, treatment booking/scheduling, inventory management, and compliance with medical/aesthetic regulations.
- CEO
- Harvey Hillyer
- Headquarters
- FL
- Founded
- 2019
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 8
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $55K | $55K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $40K | $60K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $341K | $746K |
| Total initial investment | $436K | $861K |
Source: dermani MEDSPA® 2025 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Single-unit · estimated
Returns at a glance
Indicative numbers using FDD Item 7 / Item 19 inputs and category-benchmarked cost ratios. Full single-unit, 25-unit portfolio, and LBO models (with every input editable to stress-test your own scenario) live on the financials page.
Store EBITDA · annual
$141K
17.0% margin
Unlevered ROIC
20%
EBITDA / total invested capital
Payback
4.9 yrs
cash-on-cash, unlevered
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $436K – $861K
- Near category avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $40K – $60K
- Near category avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $55K – $55K
- Near category avg vs category
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Gross Revenue · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- -n/d
- Total fee load
- 5.3%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 5.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $300 |
| Transfer fee | $28K |
| Renewal fee | $6K |
| Total fee load | 5.3% of rev |
A 5.3% total fee load is unusually lean. More of each revenue dollar stays with the franchisee.
Financial Performance
- Avg gross sales
- $831K
- Per unit, per year
- Median gross sales
- N/A
- Item 19 type
- Average and breakdown of franchised and company-owned outlets
- Sample size
- 13 units
- vs category median 12
- Range (low → high)
- $270K→$2.3M
- Cohort dispersion (min → max)
- Transparency
- 6 / 5
- vs category median 4 / 5 · above
Compared against 201 Healthcare brands
vs Healthcare averages
How dermani MEDSPA® Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 27
- Opened
- 9
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 5
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 82%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +69.2%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +144.4%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 12 · 8 states reported
The Territory Map
FDD Item 12 reports the state count, but the specific list isn't in our current data. The map will appear once we re-extract from the FDD or enough franchisee contacts are available.
8
states with franchisees (per FDD Item 12)
Fast growth in a small system. Newer franchisors expanding quickly may not yet have the support infrastructure of larger systems.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA loan disclosures. This brand has only 6 7(a) loans on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 6
- Loan volume
- $1.5M
- Median loan
- $349K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- 0.0%
- rates vary by category · see methodology
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- 100.0%
- 5-yr charge-off
- 0.0%
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 3
- Defaults
- 0
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Premium insight
SBA Lending Report
Deep-dive into dermani MEDSPA®'s SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 3 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 4 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 2-year lending trend
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Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
dermani MEDSPA presents moderate-to-caution risk: aggressive growth trajectory in small system lacks profitability transparency, creating uncertainty around ROI claims relative to substantial capital requirements.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Nichols, Cauley & Associates, LLC⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 34 / 100 rating
- 01MEDNet Income not disclosed in FDD Item 19 — unable to verify actual profitability claims against $830K average revenue
- 02MINORHigh initial investment range ($435K-$860K) with 5% royalty creates significant break-even threshold requiring ~$1.1M+ annual revenue at high end
- 03MINORRapid unit growth of 69.2% YoY suggests either aggressive recruitment or potential instability in newer franchise cohort — sustainability unclear
- 04MED27-unit system remains very small; limited sample size for franchisee success data and higher vulnerability to single-location failures
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 2 |
| Territory type | Radius or Population |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Florida |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 22 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 18 hrs
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
1 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
dermani MEDSPA® · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a dermani MEDSPA® franchise?
The total investment to open a dermani MEDSPA® franchise ranges from $436K – $861K, with an initial franchise fee of $55K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do dermani MEDSPA® franchise owners earn?
According to Item 19 of the dermani MEDSPA® FDD, the average gross sales per unit is $831K. Note: this is gross revenue, not profit. Actual owner earnings vary based on location, operating costs, and management.
What is dermani MEDSPA®'s franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for dermani MEDSPA® (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many dermani MEDSPA® franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, dermani MEDSPA® has 27 total units in the United States, including 6 franchised units and 5 company-owned units. 9 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is dermani MEDSPA® a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates dermani MEDSPA® as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 34 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.