Regal Nails Salon & SpaFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Regal Nails Salon & Spa franchise requires a total initial investment of $173K – $721K, including a $25K franchise fee. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: B. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 21, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $173K – $721K
- 15th pct Personal Care…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 34th pct Personal Care…
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 538
- 45th pct Personal Care…
- SBA default
- 50.0%
- system-wide median varies by category
Quick verdict · Personal Care & Beauty · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Personal Care & Beauty 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
Bottom line
- Total investment $173K – $721K including a $25K franchise fee.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict B (Above Average) with a risk score of 55/100.
- System contracting at -8.0% CAGR over 3 years. Investigate whether closures are franchisor-driven (consolidation) or franchisee-driven (economics).
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Regal Nails, Salon & Spa, LLC
- Incorporated in
- NV
- HQ
- 5150 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
- Auditor
- Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $25.6M
- vs $24.8M prior year
Overview
About
Franchisees operate full-service nail salons and spas offering manicures, pedicures, gel treatments, and related beauty services. Day-to-day operations include managing 5-15+ staff members (nail technicians, aestheticians), maintaining salon cleanliness and sanitation compliance, scheduling appointments, inventory management of nail products and supplies, and customer service delivery in a retail salon environment.
- CEO
- Quy T. Ton
- Headquarters
- LA
- Founded
- 2005
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 44
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $25K | $25K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $12K | $15K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $136K | $681K |
| Total initial investment | $173K | $721K |
Source: Regal Nails Salon & Spa 2025 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
- $173K – $721K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $12K – $15K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $25K – $25K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- $500 to $15,000 per month
- Ad fund
- $25 to $500 per month
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer fee | $1K |
| Renewal fee | $500 |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Personal Care & Beauty averages
How Regal Nails Salon & Spa Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 538
- Opened
- 0
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 27
- Turnover rate
- 5.0%
- Company-owned
- 1
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- -4.8%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- -8.0%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 45
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 19 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 loan disclosures. This brand has only 2 7(a) loans on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 2
- Loan volume
- $200K
- Median loan
- $100K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- 50.0%
- 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)
- 50.0%
- 5-yr charge-off
- 0.0%
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 2
- Defaults
- 1
Explore lender portfolios on Bank Reports or regional data on State Reports.
Premium insight
SBA Lending Report
Deep-dive into Regal Nails Salon & Spa's SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 2 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 2 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 2-year lending trend
Instant access. No subscription.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Regal Nails presents HIGH RISK due to contracting unit base, undisclosed financials, regulatory violations, and franchisor stability concerns despite moderate franchise fees.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 55 / 100 rating
- 01MINORDeclining unit count (-4.8% YoY) indicates system contraction and potential franchisee dissatisfaction
- 02MINORNo average revenue or net income disclosure (Item 19) prevents realistic ROI assessment despite high investment range ($172k-$720k)
- 03HIGHLitigation history includes collection lawsuits against franchisees and state regulatory violations in Virginia and California for franchise registration non-compliance
- 04MINORHigh royalty range ($500-$15,000/month) lacks transparency on how tiers are determined and creates unpredictable cost structure
- 05MINORUnprotected territory creates direct competition risk between franchisees within same market
- 06HIGH'Going Concern' status is False, suggesting potential financial instability of franchisor
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 | 5 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 2 |
| Protected territory | No |
| Online sales rights | Granted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 1 year |
| Right of first refusalℹ | No |
| Termination notice | 14 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Louisiana |
| Litigation count | 5 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 18 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 0 hrs
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
28 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Regal Nails Salon & Spa · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Regal Nails Salon & Spa franchise?
The total investment to open a Regal Nails Salon & Spa franchise ranges from $173K – $721K, with an initial franchise fee of $25K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Regal Nails Salon & Spa franchise owners earn?
Regal Nails Salon & Spa 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 Regal Nails Salon & Spa's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Regal Nails Salon & Spa (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 Regal Nails Salon & Spa franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Regal Nails Salon & Spa has 538 total units in the United States, including 537 franchised units and 1 company-owned units.
Is Regal Nails Salon & Spa a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Regal Nails Salon & Spa as a B-grade franchise with a risk score of 55 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.
For franchisors
Are you the franchisor?
If you represent Regal Nails Salon & Spa, you can request corrections or provide updated information.
Claim this brandOther Personal Care & Beauty franchises
Compare similar franchise opportunities in the Personal Care & Beauty category
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.