Paint Nail Bar franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Paint Nail Bar franchise fee is $0 to $45,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $264,350 to $884,700, with about $85,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Paint Nail Bar FDD.
What are the Paint Nail Bar franchise fees and investment?
The Paint Nail Bar franchise requires a franchise fee of $0 to $45,000 and a total initial investment of $264,350 to $884,700. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $0 to $45,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $264,350 to $884,700 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $85,000 |
| US locations | 20 |
| Industry | Beauty & Personal Care |
| Headquarters | Sarasota, Florida |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Franchising since | 2016 |
How does the Paint Nail Bar investment compare with other beauty & personal care franchises?
Paint Nail Bar's minimum investment of $264,350 is at or below the median minimum investment of $270,275 across the 175 beauty & personal care franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 92 of the other 174 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $0 compares with an industry median of $42,500.
By minimum investment, Paint Nail Bar belongs with franchises from $250,000 to $500,000.
What should you verify in the Paint Nail Bar FDD?
Verify six parts of the Paint Nail Bar Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Paint Nail Bar discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Paint Nail Bar?
These beauty & personal care franchises have the closest minimum investment to Paint Nail Bar:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet & Sassy | $45,000 | $263,700 to $437,400 |
| The Great American Barbershop | $35,000 | $265,000 to $412,500 |
| V's Barbershop | $40,000 | $265,000 to $630,900 |
| GLOW SAUNA STUDIOS | $49,000 | $262,096 to $454,256 |
| Roosters | $39,500 | $267,490 to $417,190 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Paint Nail Bar franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Paint Nail Bar franchise ranges from $264,350 to $884,700, including a franchise fee of $0 to $45,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Paint Nail Bar franchise?
Paint Nail Bar lists a minimum of about $85,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Paint Nail Bar locations are there?
Paint Nail Bar reported 20 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Paint Nail Bar been franchising?
Paint Nail Bar started offering franchises in 2016 after the company was founded in 2015.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Paint Nail Bar and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Paint Nail Bar. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.