Health, Beauty and Fitness

If you are interested in beauty and fitness, th e n a franchise in that area will be the way to go .

Merle Norman Cosmetics

The Merle Norman Cosmetic company started in 1931 and has been franchising since 1969, according to Entrepreneur.com. Before Merle Norman opened her first studio in Santa Monica in 1931, she had the ‘try before you buy' philosophy down pact and she carried this out as she offered free samples of her products to neighbors, hoping they'd think well of her product and return as paying customers. And they did return.

Today, Merle Norman carries on the traditions started by Merle Norman and offers skin care, from cleansers and toners to sun defense and a full line of cosmetics. As of this year, the Merle Norman studios have 1,752 U.S. franchises and 86 Canadian franchises.

If you want to buy a Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio, expect a total investment to be $31,865 to $162,770. Each studio has a variety of cost, so you will need to check the particular franchise for this information.

Merle Norman Cosmetics offers financial assistant for initial inventory costs.

Supercuts Franchise

Supercuts is a value-priced hair salon offering updated hairstyles at affordable prices and featuring a hip yet comfortable look. Supercuts are generally located in strip malls to maximize visibility and convenience. Plus, this atmosphere is a huge draw to their target audience, (70% of their customers are men, ages 18-50), according to Bison.com, who enjoy easy access and parking along with the stores proximity to other big box retail draws such as supermarkets, Wal-Marts and Target Stores.

Supercuts has nearly 2,000 stores in the U.S. with plans to add another 1,000 in the next five years.

If you want to buy a Supercuts franchise, you will need to invest a total of $107,000 to $170,000, pay an initial franchise fee of $10,000 to $22,500 and pay a monthly royalty fee of 6%.

Jenny Craig International

Jenny Craig has been changing lives for more than 20 years. Jenny Craig has done this by becoming one of the leading weight-management service companies in the world. Jenny Craig not only offers franchisees strong financial potential, but also provides you with an opportunity to make a significant positive impact on the lives of your clients, according to America 's best franchises.com.

Jenny Craig has a growing market potential because more than 60% of American are considered overweight and the diet industry represents $40 billion annually.

Jenny Craig is not a quick-fix or fad diets. The Jenny Craig program is a lifestyle, which focuses on long-term solutions.

Jenny Craig program is designed by their own team of registered dietitians (RD's) in consultation with an expert medical advisory board whose recommendations reflect the latest developments in nutrition, exercise and behavioral change for successful weight management.

If you want to buy a Jenny Craig franchise, expect to invest a total of$122,600 to $301,500, pay a franchise fee of $25,000 and a royalty fee of 4 to 7 percent.