The Lemon Tree
At a Glance
Products & Services: Family hair care
Number of Locations: 46
Total Investment: $55.1K - 87.7K
Founded: 1974
Began Franchising: 1976
Private Owned
About The Lemon Tree
The Lemon Tree was founded in 1974 to provide family haircuts. When Joan M. Cable purchased her first salon in Bethpage, New York, this mother of three kept the salon open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.Today, nearly 100 franchises offer services ranging from haircuts and styling to beard and mustache trim, updos, body waves, highlighting, coloring and permanents.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Connecticut, Florida, Northeast, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.
Connecticut, Florida, Northeast, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $55,100 - $87,700
Franchise Fee: $9,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 15 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $9,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 15 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $100,000 - $200,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000 - $75,000
Operations
15% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 - 10. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (60% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. At franchisee's location: 1 week. Additional training available
Ongoing Support: Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
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