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Franchise: Merle Norman Cosmetics

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Initial Investment
LOW:$34,803
HIGH: $186,500
Change in Units
+0.1% +0 UNITS (1 Year)
-7.8% -104 UNITS (3 Years)

Ongoing Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Internet
Security
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Slicks
National Media
Regional Media

Training at headquarters: 40 hours

Additional Training: Online training

Absentee Ownership Allowed

Number of employees required to run: 2

About Merle Norman Cosmetics

Even before she opened her first studio in Santa Monica in 1931, Merle Norman's philosophy of "Try Before You Buy" was being carried out as she offered free samples of her products to neighbors, hoping they'd return later as paying customers.

And return they did. Many even opened their own studios, and the company now has locations throughout the United States and Canada. Carrying on the Merle Norman tradition, franchisees now offer skin care--from cleansers and toners to sun defense--and a full line of cosmetics.

Founded

1931

Franchising Since

1973 (44 Years)

Corporate Address

9130 Bellanca Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90045

CEO

Jack Nethercutt

Units (Locations)

Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.

Financial Requirements

Initial Investment

$34,803 - $186,500

Net-worth Requirement

$100,000 - $250,000

Liquid Cash Requirement

$25,000 - $100,000

Financing Options

Merle Norman Cosmetics offers in-house financing to cover the following: equipment, inventory

Merle Norman Cosmetics has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: 
startup costs

Veteran Incentives


$5,000 in inventory

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Updated: August 16th, 2017

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