Youthful Beginnings Franchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
Analysis by FranchiseVerdict Research · Methodology
Youthful Beginnings is a medical spa franchise offering injectables, laser treatments, facial rejuvenation, lash and brow services, hormone therapy, and weight loss. Franchisees run the clinics, managing licensed providers, appointments, and treatments.
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Youthful Beginnings franchise requires a total initial investment of $192K – $368K, including a $35K franchise fee and an ongoing 6.0% royalty[2]. The 2026 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). FranchiseVerdict grade: D (Below average), an editorial assessment, not investment advice. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified · figures per the 2026 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $192K – $368K
- 42nd pct Healthcare
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- 11th pct Healthcare
- Units
- 7
- 26th pct Healthcare
- SBA charge-off
- N/A
Quick verdict · Healthcare · color = vs category peers
Green = favorable by >10% vs Healthcare avg · No shading = within ±10% · Red = unfavorable by >10% · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Bottom line
- COSTTotal investment $192K – $368K including a $35K franchise fee, 6.0% ongoing royalty.
- RETURNSNo Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- RISKVerdict D (Below average), verdict score 38/100 (higher is better).
- DATANo Item 19 financial performance representation. Without franchisor-disclosed revenue data, you'll need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
Corporate structure & franchisor financials
- Legal entity
- Youthful Beginnings Franchising LLC
- CEO title
- Chief Executive Officer
- Courtney Rapp
- Incorporated in
- Virginia
- HQ
- 6372 Mechanicsville Tpke Ste 101, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
- Auditor
- Metwally CPA PLLC
- Audited financials
Affiliated brands
- Youthful Beginnings
Other brands the franchisor or its parent operates (Item 1).
Overview
About
- CEO
- Courtney Rapp
- Headquarters
- VA
- Founded
- 2024
- FDD year
- 2026
- States available
- 1
Can you afford it, and what does the money buy?
Entry cost runs 33% below the typical healthcare franchise.
Source: FDD 2026 · Items 5–7
Full Item 7 breakdown13 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Feenot refundable | $35K | $35K | |
| Traveling and Living Expenses while Training | $3K | $6K | |
| Real Property Rent and Security Deposits | $6K | $24K | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $80K | $160K | |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Decor | $22K | $38K | |
| Initial Inventory and Supplies | $15K | $30K | |
| Signage | $5K | $8K | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $5K | $15K | |
| Licenses, Permits, and Certifications | $900 | $1K | |
| Insurance (3 Months) | $2K | $2K | |
| Computer, POS System, EHR, and other Software | $3K | $5K | |
| Professional Fees | $3K | $4K | |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $13K | $40K | |
| Total initial investment | $192K | $368K |
Line items extracted from FDD Item 7. Ranges reflect the franchisor's stated low and high per line. Total is the sum of line-item lows / highs — actual costs may fall outside this range depending on market and build-out scope.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $192K – $368K
- Middle of category vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $13K – $40K
- Top 40% of category vs category
- Franchise fee
- $35K – $35K
- Top 40% of category vs category
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- percentage_of_gross · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 2,000 per month
- Total fee load
- 6.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 6.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $400 |
| Transfer fee | $5K |
| Total fee load | 6.0% of rev |
ROI & LBO modelsSingle-unit · 25-unit portfolio · editable
Youthful Beginnings did not disclose financial performance in FDD Item 19. The ROIC and return models require Item 19 revenue. Without it all inputs are estimates. You can still run the calculator with your own assumptions by entering an expected revenue figure.
Returns model · single-unit ROIC
What would one Youthful Beginnings unit return on the cash you put in?
Unlevered ROIC · per unit
Estimated return on your total franchise investment, before any debt financing.
39%
Within the 30–60% "attractive franchise" band
These models are for research and scenario planning only. Not investment advice. Actual results depend on your specific location, management, and market conditions. Consult a franchise attorney and accountant before signing any franchise agreement.
Item 19 · Source: 2026 FDD
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
Operator outlook
What the numbers say
Data-driven interpretation of this brand's financial disclosures, fee structure, and system trajectory.
Fee burden
Total ongoing fee load of 6.0% — below the Healthcare average of 8.8%.
Disclosure
Franchisor chose not to disclose financial performance representations. You will need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Source: FDD Item 19 financial performance representations and publicly filed FDD data. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Verify all figures with the franchisor and current franchisees before making any investment decision.
vs Healthcare averages
How Youthful Beginnings Compares
Is the system healthy?
Source: FDD 2026 · Item 20
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 7
- Opened
- 1
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Terminated
- 0
- Franchisor ended the franchise (per Item 20)
- Non-renewed
- 0
- Term expired, not renewed (per Item 20)
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 6
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 14%
- vs corporate-owned
3-year detail · Item 20
- Opened (3yr)
- 1
- Closed (3yr)
- 0
- Terminated (3yr)
- 0
- Non-renewed (3yr)
- 0
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Reacquired (3yr)
- 0
- Franchisor bought back
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 12 · 1 state 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.
1
states with franchisees (per FDD Item 12)
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.
What could kill this investment?
Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA · FDD Items 3, 21
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 4, 8, 16, 21
Risk & Legal
Brand-new franchisor (began franchising 2025) with very limited history: only 1 franchised unit vs 6 company-owned, tiny revenue of $7,761, small net loss -$11,090, and no Item 19 disclosure. Thin net worth of $15,861. Startup stage with limited data rather than distress.
Litigation (Item 3)
0 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Largest disclosed settlement: $35,000
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Metwally CPA PLLC
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 verdict
- 01MINORNew franchisor (2025), only 1 franchised unit
- 02MINORNo Item 19 disclosure
- 03MINORTiny revenue $7,761, net loss -$11,090, thin net worth $15,861
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
What are you signing up for?
Ongoing fees run about 6.0% of sales (royalty + ad fund), before rent and labor.
Source: FDD 2026 · Items 11, 12, 17
FDD Items 12, 15, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 10 years |
| Territory type | Radius, zip codes, natural, or political boundaries |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Territory sizeℹ | 100,000 people |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Curable defaultsℹ | 1 |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Virginia |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
0 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 20 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 20 hrs
- Training location
- On-site and off-site
- Franchisor financing
- Offered
- Item 10
- POS system
- Jane Aesthetics EMR/Charting System
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Jane Aesthetics EMR/Charting System
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Youthful Beginnings franchise?
The total investment to open a Youthful Beginnings franchise ranges from $192K – $368K, with an initial franchise fee of $35K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Youthful Beginnings franchise owners earn?
Youthful Beginnings 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 Item 19 in the Youthful Beginnings FDD?
The FDD section where a franchisor may disclose financial performance of its outlets. Disclosure is optional and formats vary; figures are typically gross sales, which is revenue before expenses, not profit. FranchiseVerdict extracts these figures directly from the Youthful Beginnings FDD and qualifies whose outlets they describe.
What is Youthful Beginnings's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Youthful Beginnings (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 Youthful Beginnings franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Youthful Beginnings has 7 total units in the United States, including 1 franchised units and 6 company-owned units. 1 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Youthful Beginnings a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Youthful Beginnings as a D-grade franchise with a verdict score of 38 out of 100 (higher is better), 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.