Franchise Information
- BFA Membership Status
- UK Years Established10 years
- Current UK Coverage5%
- Franchisee Support Staff7
- Personal Investment Req.£100,000 approx
- Total Startup Cost£120,000 approx
- Shop-based business locationYes
- Business to consumer servicesYes
- Franchisee employs staffYes
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Duck & Dry Hair Salon Franchise
An ideal opportunity for investors seeking a scalable, low-risk business in the growing hair and beauty sector.
Invest in a premium Duck & Dry Hair Blow and Dry Studio franchise. Management-led opportunity in affluent UK locations with scalable, multi-unit potential.
Duck & Dry is a stylish UK born blow dry bar and hair styling brand that has grown into a popular hair salon concept known for its fun, high quality hair services and energetic boutique experience.
Founded in London in 2014, Duck & Dry specialises only in blow dries, up dos and professional hair styling without the need for a full haircut or colour appointment, all delivered in a chic, lively environment that has made it a go to destination for clients wanting polished, confidence boosting looks quickly.
Set up your business in a John Lewis Flag Store!
Operating within leading department stores like Harvey Nichols and John Lewis, you will benefit from the premier or most prominent retail location. In retail, a flagship store refers to the lead location in a brand’s network—typically larger, in a high profile location, and designed to represent the brand at its best. It often features the widest selection of products, special services, and immersive experiences that you might not find in regular stores.
The concession stores bring the Duck & Dry experience directly into high-traffic retail environments — enhancing the customer journey, elevating the in-store experience, and capitalising on their strong brand following bring the Duck & Dry experience directly into high-traffic retail environments — enhancing the customer journey, elevating the in-store experience, and capitalising on Duck & Dry's strong brand following.
A Management-based Opportunity:
Each hair salon is staffed by experienced stylists who are supported by a floor supervisor, creating an efficient and professional service environment. All stylists enter with 3+ years of salon experience and complete a focused two-week training programme aligned to the Duck & Dry signature style menu.
Built for Entrepreneurs, not salon experts!
Duck & Dry’s franchise model is built for capable operators, not just beauty professionals. They do not require prior salon experience; instead, they value strong business acumen and operational discipline.
Duck & Dry's expert team provides comprehensive support across recruitment, training, salon flow, and product curation, ensuring every franchisee executes a polished, high-performing salon from day one. This is a turnkey, scalable opportunity backed by a proven operational framework and a brand with enduring demand.
Why invest in the Beauty Industry?
The beauty industry represents one of the strongest and most resilient service sectors, driven by consistent consumer demand, high client loyalty and a growing preference for experiential services.
It offers operators a stable, scalable business opportunity with broad market appeal.
1. Big Market Opportunity
Beauty services continue to outperform retail, driving strong footfall and showing exceptional resilience across the high street.
2. Client Demand
Consumers increasingly prioritise feel-good experiences, with spending shifting from products to high quality services
3. Premium Segment
Clients are more discerning than ever, seeking elevated service and a distinctive experience — a standard still unmet by much of the wider high-street offering.
The Investment:
The Franchise Fee is £19,995.00 plus VAT per unit.
Additional Fit Out Costs:
Standalone stores - £175 per sq ft - with units ranging between 600 sq ft - 1000 sq ft.
Department store concessions: £140 per sq ft - with units ranging between 300 sq ft - 600 sq ft.
DISCLAIMER: The above fit-out costs are based on standard requirements. They do not include any additional landlord or development-specific requirements, including but not limited to enhanced fire safety systems, air conditioning, or other infrastructure upgrades.