Salon Franchise in India: ₹18 to 30 Lakh Investment, ~7.5% Monthly ROI.
TrimHub Salons is one of India's fastest-growing salon franchise brands. We partner with founders and investors to open premium unisex salons across India, backed by playbooks, training, technology and a central operating team. Salon franchise investment starts at ₹18 Lakh, target ROI is around 7.5% per month, and typical payback is 18 to 24 months. Territories are open in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Ahmedabad and Kolkata.
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- Total investment
- ₹18 to 30 Lakh
- Area
- 450 to 1,000 sq ft
- Target ROI
- ~7.5% p.m.
- Launch time
- 45 to 60 days
Salon franchise in India: the questions people ask first.
How much does a salon franchise cost in India?
A TrimHub salon franchise costs ₹18 Lakh to ₹30 Lakh in total, plus 18% GST. That includes a ₹3 Lakh franchise fee and ₹15 Lakh to ₹27 Lakh of setup investment. A 450 sq ft Compact outlet starts at ₹18 Lakh; an 800 to 1,000 sq ft flagship runs ₹25 Lakh to ₹30 Lakh.
Is a salon franchise profitable in India?
Yes, when the catchment and staffing are right. A mature TrimHub outlet targets about ₹3.5 Lakh monthly revenue and about ₹1.5 Lakh monthly profit, which works out to roughly 7.5% ROI per month and payback in 18 to 24 months.
Which cities are open for a TrimHub salon franchise?
TrimHub is headquartered in Hyderabad and is signing partners across Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Kolkata and Ahmedabad. One partner is awarded per catchment, so territories stay exclusive.
What space and royalty does a TrimHub franchise need?
You need 450 to 1,000 sq ft on a high street or in a dense residential catchment, with parking access. Royalty is a flat ₹20,000 per month, not a percentage of revenue, and the agreement term is 5 years.
How long does it take to open a TrimHub salon?
Typically 45 to 60 days from signing, covering site survey, design and fit-out, equipment installation, staff recruitment, Academy training and the launch marketing campaign. These timelines are indicative and may vary based on location, outlet size and other conditions.
What support does TrimHub provide after opening?
Central marketing, stylist recruitment and Academy training, POS and CRM software, product supply, standard operating procedures and an ongoing operations manager for your outlet. There is no separate software licence fee.
A TrimHub Unisex Salon franchise in India needs a franchise fee of ₹3 Lakh and a setup investment of ₹15 to 17 Lakh, a total of ₹18 to 20 Lakh + GST for a 450 to 600 sq ft outlet (larger formats scale to ~₹30 Lakh). Mature outlets target ~₹3.5 Lakh monthly revenue, ~₹1.5 Lakh monthly profit and an ROI of ~7.5% per month, with central marketing, training, technology and operating support included.
- Franchise fee
- ₹3 Lakh
- One-time, includes brand licence
- Setup investment
- ₹15 to 17 Lakh
- 450 to 600 sq ft outlet
- Monthly revenue
- ~₹3.5 Lakh
- Mature outlet target
- Monthly profit
- ~₹1.5 Lakh
- After all running costs
Three formats. One operating standard.
TrimHub offers three salon franchise formats: Compact at 450 sq ft for ₹18 Lakh, Standard at 600 sq ft for ₹20 Lakh, and Large at 800 to 1,000 sq ft for ₹25 Lakh to ₹30 Lakh. All three run on the same playbooks, training and technology.
- Area
- 450 sq ft
- Investment
- ₹18 Lakh + GST
- Setup
- Min. 6 staff, 3-phase power
Best for: High-street residential pockets with strong daily footfall.
Enquire about Compact- Area
- 600 sq ft
- Investment
- ₹20 Lakh + GST
- Setup
- Min. 6 staff, styling + beauty rooms
Best for: Residential-commercial streets near cafés, gyms, grocery anchors.
Enquire about Standard- Area
- 800 to 1,000 sq ft
- Investment
- ₹25 to 30 Lakh + GST
- Setup
- Expanded styling + spa / skin rooms
Best for: Prime high-streets and top residential catchments.
Enquire about LargeRanges are indicative and vary by city, property condition, format and scope. Detailed commercials are shared during the discovery call.
Salon franchise cost and returns by format.
A TrimHub salon franchise targets ₹2.8 Lakh to ₹7 Lakh in monthly revenue and ₹1.1 Lakh to ₹3 Lakh in monthly profit, an ROI of roughly 7% to 8% per month, with a flat royalty of ₹20,000 per month instead of a revenue percentage. These are directional benchmarks from our operating experience with Lisa & Lars; actual returns depend on catchment, rent, staff productivity and adherence to operating standards.
- Area
- 450 sq ft
- Franchise fee
- ₹3,00,000
- Setup investment
- ₹15,00,000
- Total investment (+18% GST)
- ₹18,00,000
- Target monthly revenue (mature)
- ₹2.8 to 3.2 L
- Estimated monthly profit
- ₹1.1 to 1.3 L
- Target ROI
- ~7% p.m.
- Royalty
- ₹20,000 / mo
- Area
- 600 sq ft
- Franchise fee
- ₹3,00,000
- Setup investment
- ₹17,00,000
- Total investment (+18% GST)
- ₹20,00,000
- Target monthly revenue (mature)
- ₹3.5 to 4 L
- Estimated monthly profit
- ₹1.5 L
- Target ROI
- ~7.5% p.m.
- Royalty
- ₹20,000 / mo
- Area
- 800 to 1,000 sq ft
- Franchise fee
- ₹3,00,000
- Setup investment
- ₹22 to 27 L
- Total investment (+18% GST)
- ₹25 to 30 L
- Target monthly revenue (mature)
- ₹5 to 7 L
- Estimated monthly profit
- ₹2 to 3 L
- Target ROI
- ~8% p.m.
- Royalty
- ₹20,000 / mo
Salon franchise cost in India: the full line-item breakdown.
The salon franchise cost in India with TrimHub is ₹18 Lakh to ₹30 Lakh in total, made up of a ₹3 Lakh franchise fee and ₹15 Lakh to ₹27 Lakh of setup investment, plus 18% GST. Here is exactly where that money goes.
What is the salon franchise cost in India?
A TrimHub salon franchise costs ₹18 Lakh to ₹30 Lakh in total, inclusive of a ₹3 Lakh franchise fee and ₹15 Lakh to ₹27 Lakh of setup investment, plus 18% GST. A 450 sq ft Compact outlet starts at ₹18 Lakh, a 600 sq ft Standard outlet is about ₹20 Lakh, and an 800 to 1,000 sq ft flagship runs ₹25 Lakh to ₹30 Lakh.
What does the salon franchise cost include?
Interiors and civil work, salon furniture and equipment, mirrors and stations, wash and spa units, branding and signage, opening product inventory, POS and CRM software, staff recruitment and Academy training, and the launch marketing campaign. Rent deposit and local statutory licences are paid separately by the franchise partner.
Is there a cheaper salon franchise option under ₹20 Lakh?
Yes. The Compact 450 sq ft format is the lowest-cost entry at ₹18 Lakh plus GST and still carries the full TrimHub operating standard, central marketing and training. It targets roughly ₹2.8 Lakh to ₹3.2 Lakh monthly revenue at maturity.
Costs are indicative, based on TrimHub and Lisa & Lars outlets opened between 2018 and 2026. Final commercials are confirmed after the site survey. Updated August 2026.
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Tell us your preferred city and budget. We send back the catchment view, likely rent band and an outlet-level projection for that location.
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A network built to keep growing.
TrimHub is scaling across India with new salons launching every quarter, backed by a central team that keeps every location performing to the same standard, so every partner inherits a proven system instead of building one.
- Trained stylists across every chair
- Consistent service standards, salon to salon
- Central marketing, training and technology
- Growing pipeline of new city launches
See your salon perform, daily.
Every TrimHub partner gets an investor dashboard with live revenue, profit, appointment volume and staff productivity, so you can track your outlet from anywhere without calling the manager.
- Daily revenue and collection view
- Profit and cost breakdown per month
- Staff productivity and chair utilisation
- Customer repeat and retention trends
Illustrative figures for a mature Standard format outlet. Actual performance varies by city, catchment and management.
India's grooming market is modernising fast.
India's salon and grooming market is worth about ₹1.2 Lakh Crore and grows near 15% a year, yet under 10% of it is organised. That gap is why a branded unisex salon franchise in an under-served residential catchment is the strongest entry point today.
Grooming is shifting from occasional to routine. The winner is the trusted neighbourhood brand.
Most Indian cities still lack modern, hygienic, reliable everyday salons close to home.
Millennials and Gen Z expect consistent quality and book the same brand across cities.
What we handle so you can focus on your salon.
Central support covers six areas at no extra licence fee: site selection, recruitment and Academy training, launch and always-on marketing, salon technology and reporting, monthly operating reviews, and negotiated product supply.
Site scoring, negotiation guidance, layout and interior design standards.
Hiring pipelines, technical training and service-standard certification.
Brand assets, launch playbooks and always-on performance marketing.
Salon software, appointment stack and business dashboards.
Monthly reviews, SOPs and problem-solving support from the central team.
Curated product partners, negotiated rates and quality controls.
How TrimHub compares.
Most Indian salon franchises charge 5% to 8% of revenue as royalty and bill separately for software and training. TrimHub charges a flat ₹20,000 per month, includes POS, CRM, recruitment and Academy training, and opens in 45 to 60 days.
- Brand built by an operating teamTrimHub Typical -
- Transparent unit-economics upfrontTrimHub Typical -
- Modern, editorial brand identityTrimHub Typical -
- Central performance marketingTrimHub Typical Sometimes
- Technology stack includedTrimHub Typical Sometimes
- Monthly operating reviewsTrimHub Typical -
- Fixed royalty on revenueTrimHub Typical
Check if your territory is still open.
We award one partner per catchment. A 30-second enquiry tells you whether your area is available before you invest further time.
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Salon franchise opportunities across India.
Explore city-specific investment ranges, target catchments and local commercials for a TrimHub salon franchise.
Who we work best with.
- Long-term commitment to a single outlet or a cluster within a city
- Comfort with a hands-on, service-led business
- Interest in building a neighbourhood reputation
- Alignment with TrimHub's brand and operating standards
From enquiry to launch, 45 to 60 days.
Opening a TrimHub salon franchise takes 45 to 60 days from first enquiry: about 1 week for discovery and approval, 2 weeks for site selection and agreement, 3 to 4 weeks for fit-out, and 1 to 2 weeks of staff training before launch.
These timelines are indicative and may vary based on location, outlet size and other conditions.
- 01Submit an enquiry
Share your city, background and expectations.
- 02Discovery call
A call with the franchise team to understand fit.
- 03Site & feasibility
Location scoring, catchment study and commercials.
- 04Agreement
Formal partnership and project plan.
- 05Build & train
Fit-out, hiring and pre-launch training.
- 06Launch & operate
Grand opening with central marketing and ongoing support.
Salon franchise in India: cost, ROI and process FAQs.
How much does it cost to open a TrimHub Unisex Salon franchise in India?+
Total investment is ₹18 to 20 Lakh + 18% GST for a 450 to 600 sq ft outlet. This breaks up into a ₹3 Lakh franchise fee and ₹15 to 17 Lakh setup investment (interiors, furniture, signage, accessories, launch products and pre-opening marketing). Larger flagship formats of 800 to 1,000 sq ft can scale up to ₹25 to 30 Lakh.
What is the expected ROI and profit on a TrimHub franchise?+
A mature 600 sq ft outlet targets around ₹3.5 Lakh in monthly revenue and roughly ₹1.5 Lakh in monthly profit, translating to an ROI of approximately 7.5% per month. Actual returns depend on catchment, rent, staff productivity and adherence to operating standards. These figures are indicative, not guaranteed.
Do I need prior salon or beauty industry experience?+
No. We provide operating playbooks, technical and service training, hiring pipelines and ongoing central support. What we look for is discipline, a service mindset, availability and long-term commitment to your city.
How much area (sq ft) do I need for a TrimHub salon?+
A minimum of 450 sq ft on a prime, high-visibility location with 3-phase power and proper water connection. Our Standard format works best at 600 sq ft; flagship outlets go up to 1,000 sq ft.
How long does it take to open a TrimHub salon after signing?+
A typical outlet moves from signed agreement to grand opening in 45 to 60 days, subject to property readiness, licensing and hiring. Our project team runs a fixed timeline with weekly reviews. These timelines are indicative and may vary based on location, outlet size and other conditions.
How is TrimHub different from other salon franchises?+
TrimHub is built by an operating team, not a franchise-selling company. Every playbook, tool and standard is written from live salon experience. You get a modern, editorial brand, transparent unit economics and a central team that treats your outlet as their own.
Which cities is TrimHub expanding to?+
We are actively evaluating Tier-1 and fast-growing Tier-2 cities across India, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Delhi NCR, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Kochi, Coimbatore and more. Share your city in the enquiry form and we will confirm availability.
What partnership formats do you offer, men, women or unisex?+
We offer Men, Unisex and Women-only formats. The right format is decided together based on your city, catchment, competition and property.
What ongoing support does TrimHub provide after launch?+
Central marketing, performance ads, technology stack, business dashboards, monthly operating reviews, refresher training, product sourcing and problem-solving support from the central team, for the life of the franchise.
How do I apply for a TrimHub franchise?+
Submit the enquiry form on this page. Our franchise team replies to every serious enquiry within two working days with a discovery call, followed by a site and feasibility review before any commercial commitment.
Check availability in your city.
Five fields to start. You get a call from the franchise team within two working days with your city's catchment view, rent band and an outlet-level projection. No obligation at this stage.
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