Unisex Salon Franchise in India (2026): Investment, ROI & Best Brands
A unisex salon franchise in India is the fastest-growing format in 2026. TrimHub Select starts at ₹24.10 Lakh; Prime is ₹35 Lakh and Signature ₹45 Lakh. Returns vary by location and operations.
A unisex salon franchise in India is the fastest-growing salon format in 2026. It captures men, women and family bookings from the same 400 to 1,000 sq ft footprint, which is why revenue per sq ft on a unisex salon is 30 to 50% higher than a ladies-only parlour or a men-only barbershop of the same size.
Why unisex salon franchise wins in 2026
- Broader catchment: Whole household visits the same brand.
- Higher chair utilisation: Men's traffic fills weekday afternoons; women fill evenings and weekends.
- Ticket mix: Hair colour, keratin, spa and bridal services lift the average ticket beyond a barbershop model.
- Territory density: One unisex outlet can serve 3 to 5 residential pockets a men-only or ladies-only brand would need two outlets for.
Unisex salon franchise investment and ROI
- Select (450 sq ft): ₹24.10 Lakh + applicable GST. Indicative model investment.
- Prime (600 sq ft): ₹35 Lakh + applicable GST. Indicative model investment.
- Signature (900 sq ft): ₹45 Lakh + applicable GST. Indicative model investment.
- Returns and payback: Depend on catchment, rent, model and operations; no fixed return is guaranteed. Salon launch marketing is extra and variable build items are at actuals.
Best unisex salon franchise brands
TrimHub Salons, Jawed Habib, Naturals Lounge, Green Trends and Looks all run unisex formats. See the full unisex salon franchise comparison for cost, royalty, ROI and area. TrimHub Select starts at ₹24.10 Lakh; compare each brand’s site-specific projections before investing.
Where to open a unisex salon franchise
High-street residential pockets, near cafes, gyms and grocery anchors, work best. City-specific commercials and target catchments are covered on our Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai and Pune franchise pages.
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