Meet the Zor: Facialworks

Despite being new to franchising, Facialworks’ business model and trend-setting facial bar concept makes it an attractive franchise opportunity for individuals seeking to enter the wellness space.

By Jeff DwyerStaff Writer

8:08AM • 04/05/24

LAST UPDATED: March 2024
FRANCHISE WEBSITE: https://www.thefacialworks.com/franchise/
NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: 4
REPORTED COST TO GET IN: $514,500 to $940,000
REPORTED ROI (Item 19): N/A

Facialworks is a skincare and facial bar franchise concept based in Southern California. The brand, which is family-owned, specializes in offering nourishing facials in a comfortable and relaxed environment.

Facialworks was founded in 2013 by Meghan and Jason Gilboa and is headquartered in Newport Beach, California. The brand aims to always produce honest products that are completely free of parabens, synthetic colors and synthetic fragrances, as it seeks to run an environmentally-friendly business model.

Facialworks officially started offering franchise opportunities in 2023.

How Many Facialworks Locations Are There?

As of January 2024, there are four corporate Facialworks locations spanning Southern California, including Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Dana Point and Irvine Spectrum.

What Is the Business Model of Facialworks?

Facialworks’ business model is focused on providing consumers with a customized facial experience in a luxurious and relaxed environment. The brand boasts that it specializes in making this experience fast, friendly and fun. Facialworks also has its own line of proprietary facial products, developed by founder and esthetician Meghan Gilboa.

Every Facialworks location also has private treatment rooms with dimmer lights, meditative spa music and more complex treatments for individuals who are seeking additional specialized services.

Facialworks lists the following benefits to operating one of its franchises:

Fully built-out facial spa bar
Luxurious and stunning atmosphere
Sustainable and refillable packaging, reducing single use plastic
Access to a full suite of high quality training videos covering everything from protocols to product training, operations, management and more
Proprietary cruelty-free product line that is free of parabens, sulfates, synthetic dyes, and synthetic fragrances

How Much Can Facialworks Franchise Owners Make?

Facialworks does not have a publicly available Item 19. To learn more, contact the team about reading the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), which will state the total earnings of any company or franchise-owned unit as a reference.

How Much Does It Cost To Open a Facialworks Franchise?

As of the publishing of this story, the initial investment required to open a Facialworks franchise ranges from $514,500 to $940,000. Interested candidates must also have at least $250,000 in liquid capital and a minimum net worth of no less than $1 million.

What Is the Franchise Fee for Facialworks?

As of January 2024, Facialworks does not make its franchise fee publicly available.

Who’s On Facialworks’ Leadership Team?

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