Looks Salon Franchise

Looks Salon doesn't disclose the amount of any of these charges.

* Breakdown as published by Looks Salon. Looks Salon confirms one charge without disclosing the amount — get it in writing before you pay.

Ways to Partner with Looks Salon

1 partner model published by the brand. Figures it doesn't publish are left blank.

What the press, courts and real franchisees or customers have said about Looks Salon — summarised by us, with every source linked.

• Legal / regulatory· 2026-09-10

  Court orders Looks to pay a supplier ₹10.7 L

  A Bengaluru commercial court decreed ex parte in Sep 2026 that Looks Salon pay a L'Oréal stockist ₹10,66,163 plus interest for products supplied to two Bengaluru salons; Looks did not appear.

  Source: Indian Kanoon (Commercial Court, Bengaluru)
• Legal / regulatory· 2024-03-07

  Arbitration with a franchisee over unpaid dues

  Looks alleged that franchisee HL Residency stopped paying under a 2018 franchise agreement; the Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator in Mar 2024. The outcome is not public.

  Source: Indian Kanoon (Delhi High Court)
• In the news· 2026-03-16

  CEO: 250 salons, ₹150 Cr revenue, franchise-led growth in smaller cities

  Samir Srivastav told BW Businessworld the chain crossed 250 salons in 55 cities, opened in Kuala Lumpur, and plans 15–20 salons a year through franchise and company-owned outlets.

  Source: BW Businessworld
• In the news· 2025-12-26

  Advertorial claims 325+ salons

  A paid advertorial (PNN) in Dec 2025 said Looks operates over 325 salons and plans about 25 new salons in 2026 — higher than the CEO's 250 three months later and the 233 on its own lists.

  Source: The Tribune (advertorial)

Key Terms at Looks Salon

The clauses that shape day-to-day running and your exit — read these before the fee.

Renewal

The agreement runs nine years; a franchisee operating within its terms has an automatic right to renew.

Other terms

Franchisees may bring in investors, but Looks Salon must approve them.

Franchisees may use their own accountant.

Legal & Contract Summary

Key contract terms at a glance — read before you sign.

Who Can Apply for Looks Salon

Conditions the brand sets for partners, and the licences the business needs.

• Co-investors: Must be approved by Looks SalonRequired

About the Brand

Looks Salon Outlet Network

Cities with Outlets

The franchisor's own company health — separate from what a single franchise outlet earns.

A profitable franchisor doesn't mean profitable franchisees. These are the company's numbers, not an outlet's. A franchisor can grow on fees and supplies while outlets struggle — talk to existing franchisees and see their accounts before you decide.

Company Health Check

What Looks Salon's franchisor company has filed with the registrar and the courts — the checks a lawyer would run before you sign.

Status with the registrar

Active

Annual filings

Up to date

Last AGM

30 Sep 2025

Paid-up capital

₹1.45 Cr

Auditor

P V R N & Co. (since FY22)

Brand trademark

Registered: 'Looks Salon' device mark in Class 44 (salon services), no. 3562493, filed Jun 2017, in the name Looks Salon

Source: MCA data via Tracxn; Indian Kanoon (checked Oct 2026)

How Looks Salon looks once the numbers are checked side by side.

• •Investment above the Beauty & Salon medianMidpoint ₹125 L vs a category median of ₹72.5 L across brands on FranchiseChuno.
• ✓The franchisor company is profitableIts latest filed accounts show a net profit. That's the franchisor's money, not yours: a profitable franchisor doesn't mean its franchisees make money. Check real outlet numbers before you invest.
• ✓Brand operating for 37 yearsFounded in 1989. The brand doesn't state when franchising began.
• ✓Outlet claim matches its store locator233 outlets on its own store locator (4 Oct 2026 (233 named salon locations across 62 cities in the booking/salon-finder lists; a few look like duplicates)), in line with the 250 it claims.
• !1 red flag in the news or public discussionSee Reputation & News below, and ask the brand to address each one.

Ask Before You Sign

Questions tailored to what Looks Salon does and doesn't publish.

1. 1Speak to at least 3 franchisees who have run an outlet for 2+ years and see their actual monthly sales and profit — a franchisor making money doesn't mean its franchisees do.
2. 2Ask for the one-time franchise fee in writing, and whether any part is refundable.
3. 3Ask for the royalty and any marketing-fund fee, and how they're calculated (on sales or profit).
4. 4Ask whether you get an exclusive territory, and how large it is.
5. 5Ask the brand to respond to each red flag listed under Reputation & News.
6. 6Have a lawyer review the franchise agreement before paying anything.
7. 7Visit 2–3 existing outlets and speak to their owners without the brand present.

What Looks Salon franchisees say

We haven't yet heard from enough Looks Salon franchisees to show anything. We publish totals once 3 or more people who run an outlet have answered and we've called each one to check.

Frequently Asked Questions