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 | Merle Norman Cosmetics |
Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$30,400 to $166,100Number of Units
1,936In Business Since
1931* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
The cosmetics industry has long been and continues to be a vibrant
market generating billions of dollars in sales annually. When you're
looking for attractive franchise options, Merle Norman Cosmetics steps
out front. Founded in 1931, today's Merle Norman is an innovative
company whose rich heritage sets the stage for a promising future.
Owning a Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio is one of the most unique and personally rewarding opportunities in franchising today. It's the only way to enter retail cosmetics as an entrepreneur; and it's especially ideal for women who want to accelerate their career in business. Cosmetics experience can be helpful, but it is not required.
Owning a Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio is one of the most unique and personally rewarding opportunities in franchising today. It's the only way to enter retail cosmetics as an entrepreneur; and it's especially ideal for women who want to accelerate their career in business. Cosmetics experience can be helpful, but it is not required.
Products & Services
Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, Merle Norman Cosmetics, Inc.
develops, manufactures and distributes its own full line of skin care
and color cosmetic products. These are sold through approximately 2,000
independently owned and operated Merle Norman Cosmetic Studios in the
United States and Canada.Today, Merle Norman's vision carries on. The Merle Norman line includes hundreds of tried-and-true products, addressing the full spectrum of skin care and color needs for all women.
To ensure optimum quality control, the Company researches, develops, manufactures and packages its own products, shipping them daily to Studios from major warehouse facilities in Los Angeles and Memphis. Using state-of-the-art technology and the finest ingredients available, the Company takes pride in its pioneering use of advanced formulations - sometimes years ahead of competitors.
Training & Support
All new Studio Owners attend a comprehensive course at our Company
headquarters in Los Angeles. Taught by our professional Training
Department, the initial program covers all the fundamentals that Studio
Owners need to know to manage their business - from product knowledge,
application tips and selling techniques to Point Of Sale (P.O.S.)
instruction, Studio management and personnel issues.
Merle Norman furthers the professional development of you and your staff with on-going field training courses which change focus each year, covering topics such as staffing, selling skills and makeup artistry. An advanced one-week seminar covering ownership topics takes place at our Los Angeles Home Office. And our spectacular annual Convention provides extra training opportunities, exciting new product previews, plus the chance to become better acquainted with fellow Studio Owners.
We know that what counts most in real estate is "location, location, location," so we help you determine what to look for in a retail site. And because we also realize how important your lease can be to your bottom line, our Legal Department will assist you by reviewing the lease for your space.
Merle Norman furthers the professional development of you and your staff with on-going field training courses which change focus each year, covering topics such as staffing, selling skills and makeup artistry. An advanced one-week seminar covering ownership topics takes place at our Los Angeles Home Office. And our spectacular annual Convention provides extra training opportunities, exciting new product previews, plus the chance to become better acquainted with fellow Studio Owners.
We know that what counts most in real estate is "location, location, location," so we help you determine what to look for in a retail site. And because we also realize how important your lease can be to your bottom line, our Legal Department will assist you by reviewing the lease for your space.
Why Merle Norman Cosmetics?
Merle Norman is recognized as America's #1 cosmetics franchise opportunity by Entrepreneur magazine. Additional incentives include: - No franchise or royalty fees
- 60% reimbursement for co-op advertising
- SBA financing available to qualified applicants
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