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Beauty & Health

Essential Beauty Franchise Opportunity

Australian beauty franchise established in 1990 offering waxing, body and ear piercing, brow and lash services, laser/IPL hair reduction and salon treatments across around 20 salons.

20 units in AustraliaFranchising since 2001Registered as EBF Pty Ltd
On the ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register

captured 18 Aug 2026. View the Register profile

This information is based on material published by the relevant franchisor on the Franchise Disclosure Register. This information does not negate the need to undertake necessary due diligence including seeking independent professional advice if considering entering into a franchise agreement.

Public data profile

This information is compiled from the ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register and other public sources. It hasn’t been confirmed by the franchise team.

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How much does a Essential Beauty franchise cost?

A Essential Beauty franchise requires a total investment of $250,000–$325,000 all-in.

Source: Franchisor-published (web): https://franchisebusiness.com.au/brands/essential-beauty/ · verified July 2026 · franchisor-published. See full cost breakdown

Sources differ on cost. The ACCC Register lists an establishment cost of $150,000–$250,000 (captured 2026-08-19), while our headline figure of $250,000–$325,000 is from Franchisor-published (web): https://franchisebusiness.com.au/brands/essential-beauty/. Ranges can differ in scope, for example whether working capital, fit-out or GST are included. Confirm the current figure, and exactly what it covers, with the franchisor and the disclosure document.
Full cost breakdown

Fees vs the market

Essential Beauty fees vs Beauty & Health median · Fee Index Q2 2026 (n=71)
FeeEssential BeautyCategory median 
Royalty (% gross sales)Fixed fee6.0%not a % fee
Marketing levy (% gross sales)None / fixed2.5%not a % fee

Medians from the Beauty & Health Fee Index. See methodology.

Network & venues

76venues in Australia
67franchised businesses
9company-owned units
51franchisees (operators)
25years operating in Australia

Operates in NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007002) · captured 2026-08-19.

Investment & payments

Costs and payments as published by the franchisor on the Register
Establishment cost (all-in setup)$150,000 – $250,000

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007002) · captured 2026-08-19. Ranges are the franchisor’s own estimates; confirm every figure against the disclosure document.

Franchise agreement

Standard agreement term 5 or more years

Option to renew Yes

Restraint of trade after exit Yes

Goodwill compensation on exit Yes

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007002) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor disclosures

Essential Beauty’s own answers to the mandatory Register disclosure questions, a starting point for your due diligence.

Serious offence conviction (last 10 yrs)No
Civil judgment against franchisor (last 5 yrs)No
Bankruptcy / insolvency (last 10 yrs)No
Upfront payment required to applyNo
Franchisor can change the agreementNo
Restricts who you can buy supplies fromYes
Agreement provides for arbitrationNo

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007002) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor details

Website www.essentialbeauty.com.au

Phone 0416147765

Email headoffice@essentialbeauty.com.au

Registered office 56 Pym Street Dudley Park SA 5008

View the full ACCC Register profile. Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007002) · captured 2026-08-19.

This information is based on material published by the relevant franchisor on the Franchise Disclosure Register. It does not negate the need to undertake necessary due diligence including seeking independent professional advice if considering entering into a franchise agreement.

Available territories

Territory availability
StateRegionStatusAs at
StatewideSouth AustraliarecruitingJuly 2026
StatewideVictoriarecruitingJuly 2026
StatewideNew South WalesrecruitingJuly 2026
StatewideQueenslandrecruitingJuly 2026
StatewideWestern AustraliarecruitingJuly 2026

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Essential Beauty franchise cost?

A Essential Beauty franchise requires a total investment of $250,000–$325,000 all-in (Franchisor-published (web): https://franchisebusiness.com.au/brands/essential-beauty/).

What are Essential Beauty's ongoing fees?

Essential Beauty charges its ongoing fees as a fixed periodic fee rather than a percentage of sales.

Is Essential Beauty on the Franchise Disclosure Register?

Based on FranchiseScope's research, Essential Beauty appears on the ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register. We recommend confirming the current entry yourself at franchisedisclosure.gov.au before relying on it.