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
Next Steps
Premium Franchise Opportunity for High-Value Investors
A Scalable Multi Unit Franchise Investment Built for Growth.
This premium franchise opportunity with Duck & Dry is designed for ambitious investors seeking a scalable, high-quality business model.
Structured for long-term growth, this is not a traditional single-site business — it is a multi unit franchise opportunity built for portfolio expansion, brand scaling, and management-led ownership.
Duck & Dry is London’s leading destination for modern hairstyling, pioneering a brand-led, experience-driven beauty concept since 2014. With salons in the city’s most iconic locations, they have built a decade-long reputation for delivering premium, feel-good experiences that go beyond hair.
Duck & Dry flagship salons offer a full suite of styling services alongside bar, retail and event spaces. They serve a loyal community of women who value wellness, confidence and the impact of great hair, attracting regular celebrity, press and influencer clientele.
A Multi Unit Franchise Model for Modern Investors
This opportunity operates as a multi unit franchise system, allowing investors to expand across multiple locations under a single premium brand.
Key advantages include:
- Ability to operate multiple sites under one brand
- Centralised systems and operational support
- Strong brand consistency across locations
- Scalable, management-led structure
- Designed for portfolio-style investment growth
Why Invest in a Premium Multi Unit Franchise?
The UK premium beauty and lifestyle sector continues to grow, with increasing demand for high-end, experience-led services.
A multi unit franchise model offers:
- Faster business scaling potential
- Increased revenue diversification
- Stronger brand presence across regions
- Higher long-term asset value
- Reduced reliance on a single location
Duck & Dry provides a structured pathway for investors looking to build a premium franchise portfolio.
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.
Concession Stores
Operating within leading department stores like Harvey Nichols and John Lewis, their concessions bring the Duck & Dry experience directly into high-traffic retail environments — enhancing the customer journey, elevating the in-store experience, and capitalising on our strong brand following.
Duck & Dry’s customer base is made up of a broad range of users; with the core group being women aged 25-55, although ages range from 16–60 years old; these range from regular weekly visits to the special occasion users.
The Duck & Dry concept of brand-led and experience-led blow dries has resonated with consumers and we are now London’s largest and most popular blow dry bar.
The Investment:
The Franchise Fee is £19,995.00 plus VAT per unit.
Duck & Dry are looking for business minded people who will take on a Management Franchise.
Various opportunities available:
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Area Developer 3 to 5 Store Cluster:
The Area Developer will secure a 3 to 5 unit development, opening stores over a 2/3-year period dependent on the number of units purchased.
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Regional Developer 5 Units Plus
This will be a larger scale business, taking on a region, consisting of 5 units plus. The Development schedule will be agreed based on the number of units.
The Franchise Package includes:
- Rights to open salons under Duck & Dry brand and use all associated brand elements; includes opening brand order
- Assistance with site selection and lease terms; layout plans & full site specifications
- Signature look book styles and five-day training with head educator
- Operations manual and five-day on site shadowing of senior salon manager
- Rights to Duck & Dry professional product line and in depth product training Proprietary salon software and training Marketing & PR launch activities - website/social media.
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.