ITEMS 5–7 · 2025 FDD
How much is a Dazzler Select franchise?
Per Dazzler Select's 2025 FDD, the initial franchise fee is $35,000 (Item 5) and the total initial investment runs $179K–$1.9M (Item 7).
$35,000
one-time, to buy in
$179K–$1.9M
franchisor's own estimate
| Cost line | Dazzler Select | Sector median |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee ITEM 5 | $35,000 | $40,000 |
| Total initial investment ITEM 7 | $179K–$1.9M | $176K–$388K |
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The buy-in is the smaller number. The larger one is the drag: royalties and fees leaves before rent, labor, or your salary — so breakeven depends on volume you cannot know from the FDD, and this brand publishes no Item 19 earnings data to anchor it.
To open (Item 7)
$179K–$1.9M
all-in investment range
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$35,000
upfront, one-time
Royalty (Item 6)
See Item 6
not a single flat % — read the fee table
This is not profit. It covers what the FDD fixes: what you put in, and the royalty you owe on sales. Your take-home depends on labor, rent, supplies, and the months to breakeven, none of which the FDD fixes for your unit (some Item 19s include cost data — read it).
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How much is a Dazzler Select franchise?
Per Dazzler Select's 2025 FDD, opening a franchise requires an initial franchise fee of $35,000 (Item 5) and a total initial investment of $179K–$1.9M (Item 7). Item 7 is the franchisor's own estimate — treat the low end as a floor, not a budget.
Does Dazzler Select tell you what franchisees earn?
No — Dazzler Select's 2025 FDD makes no Item 19 earnings claim, so any revenue figure you hear comes from sales conversations, not disclosure documents. Validate with current and former franchisees.
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