Haute InFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Formerly known as Haute Nails
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A HAUTE IN franchise requires a total initial investment of $67K – $113K, including a $30K franchise fee and an ongoing 8.0% royalty[2]. The 2024 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2024 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $67K – $113K
- 17th pct Business Serv…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 29th pct Business Serv…
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- 22nd pct Business Serv…
- Units
- 1
- 3rd pct Business Serv…
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Business Services · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Business Services 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
Started franchising in 2023. Newer systems carry more uncertainty but may offer better territories.
Bottom line
- Total investment $67K – $113K including a $30K franchise fee, 8.0% ongoing royalty.
- Item 19 disclosed $350K from 1 affiliate-owned outlet — the only unit in the system. This reflects franchisor operations, not franchisee performance.
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 38/100.
- Bankruptcy history disclosed in the FDD. Review Item 4 for details before proceeding.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Haute in Franchising, LLC
- Incorporated in
- TX
- HQ
- 24938 Cloudy Creek, San Antonio, TX 78255
- Auditor
- Naper CPA Group
- Audited financials
Affiliated brands
- has the same business address as us
- Haute in Texas
Other brands the franchisor or its parent operates (Item 1).
Overview
About
HAUTE IN franchisees appear to operate a beauty, wellness, or specialty retail concept. Day-to-day operations likely include customer service delivery, inventory management, and staff supervision, though the specific service model (salon, boutique, spa) cannot be confirmed from available disclosure data.
- CEO
- Aquila Mendez-Valdez
- Headquarters
- TX
- Founded
- 2021
- FDD year
- 2024
- States available
- 1
FDD Item 7 · 2024 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $30K | $30K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $25K | $50K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $12K | $33K |
| Total initial investment | $67K | $113K |
Source: HAUTE IN 2024 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $67K – $113K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $25K – $50K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $30K – $30K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- Gross Sales · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 1.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 9.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 8.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 1.0% of gross sales |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Total fee load | 9.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
Item 19 disclosed $350K from 1 affiliate-owned outlet — the only unit in the system. This reflects franchisor operations, not franchisee performance.
vs Business Services averages
How Haute In Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 1
- Opened
- 0
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 1
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 0%
- vs corporate-owned
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 3 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Early-stage franchise with unproven system scalability, limited financial transparency, and high royalty burden relative to profitability.
Litigation (Item 3)
0 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
Disclosed in last 7 years
Bankruptcy Code; (b) obtained a discharge of its debts under the bankruptcy code; or (c) was a principal officer of a company or a general partner in a partnership that either filed as a debtor (or had filed against it) a petition to start an action under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code or that obtained a
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Naper CPA Group
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: No
- Must buy proprietary products: No
- Restricted to system-approved products: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 38 / 100 rating
- 01MINOROnly 1 franchised unit with unknown growth trajectory suggests nascent or stalled expansion
- 02MINORNo Item 19 financial performance representations limits ability to verify stated average revenue figures
- 03MINORHigh initial investment ($66,550-$113,000) relative to single-unit system creates concentration risk
- 04MINOR8% royalty on $350K average revenue equals $28K annual fees, consuming 24% of net income
- 05MINORLack of multi-unit validation data makes revenue projections unverifiable and potentially misleading
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 | population based |
| 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 | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Texas |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
0 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 44 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 16 hrs
- Training location
- On-site and corporate
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
14 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
HAUTE IN · FDD (2024) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a HAUTE IN franchise?
The total investment to open a HAUTE IN franchise ranges from $67K – $113K, with an initial franchise fee of $30K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do HAUTE IN franchise owners earn?
HAUTE IN does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is HAUTE IN's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for HAUTE IN (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 HAUTE IN franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, HAUTE IN has 1 total units in the United States, including 0 franchised units and 1 company-owned units.
Is HAUTE IN a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates HAUTE IN as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 38 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.