
Merle Norman Cosmetics
Looking for a Colorful Future?Imagine helping others look and feel beautiful by selling prestige skin care and cosmetics in your very own retail business. If youve got a passion for beauty and fashion, owning a Merle Norman franchise enables you to make money while making a positive impact on peoples lives.
What Does a Merle Norman Cosmetics Franchise Cost?
To buy a franchise with Merle Norman Cosmetics, you'll need to have at least liquid capital of $60,000- $100,000. They also offer a discount for veterans ($5,000 Towards Initial Product Order). *
Requirements
Financial requirements for this franchise:
Liquid Capital: | $60,000 - $100,000 What does Liquid Capital mean? |
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Options
Options available to franchisees:
Financing: | Not Available |
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Training: | Not Available |
Veteran Discount: | $5,000 Towards Initial Product Order |
SBA Approved: | Not Available |
Franchisor Details
Facts about this franchise:
Total Units: | 1200 |
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Home Office: | Los Angeles, CA |
Year Founded: | 1931 |
Franchising Since: | 1989 |

Merle Norman Cosmetics: Passion For Beauty
About Merle Norman Cosmetics
Merle Norman Cosmetics is a nationally recognized franchisor of full lines of prestige skin care, foundation and color products backed by 85 years of continued success.
Merle Norman Cosmetics Unique Features
- $40K-$50K minimum liquid capital
- No initial franchise fee
- No royalty fees
- No marketing/advertising contribution fund
- 60% advertising reimbursement!
Beauty — A Gratifying Career
If you enjoy beauty and fashion, and love the prospect of helping women look and feel their best, Merle Norman offers an exciting opportunity for you to become your own boss. We offer prestige products primarily manufactured in the USA, and provide complimentary samples to support our “Try before you buy” concept.
“Whether you’re showing your customer skin care or color, you’re helping create a beautiful picture. She feels great, and you feel great. What’s more rewarding than that? And, you get paid for it too!”
— Kathy Young, Studio Owner since 1981.
Low Overhead
From 150-1,200 square feet, you can choose a floor plan in a mall, strip center or freestanding store that fits your budget. Unlike other franchise companies, we DO NOT require a marketing or advertising contribution fund. Instead, we actually contribute 60% to approved local advertising.
You’ll benefit from key cost-saving support, which allows you to reinvest back into your own business:
- No initial franchise fee
- No royalty fees
We Help Every Step of the Way
Our corporate support spans from lease negotiation and site selection to build-out and store design. Extensive training and an annual continuing education conference will help you become a successful beauty expert. National print advertising, impactful marketing, TV commercials, radio ad campaigns and social media content are at your fingertips. And if you need help, we’re just a phone call away.
“Merle Norman provides an amazing opportunity to have your own business, and to do it well. They’re very supportive and have made it very easy. They want their brand name to be successful and for me to be successful. I’m proud to be a part of MN.”
— Meredith Poland, Studio Owner since 2008.
Beauty is Rewarding
The cosmetic industry is stable and robust with women spending over $426 billion dollars annually on beauty products!
Discover the opportunity to enjoy financial freedom...while helping women look and feel more beautiful.
Availability
Merle Norman Cosmetics is currently accepting inquiries from the following states:
Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District Of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
Interested parties should have at least $60,000 in liquid capital to invest.
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