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IFAR.

Specialty Retail franchise. 108 outlets. Here's what opening a IFAR franchise actually costs in 2026 — and what you can expect to earn.

Updated Apr 21, 2026 EFDID2505000
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Initial investment
$73K – $0.2M
Per unit, build-out incl.
Total outlets
108
+26 in last year
Royalty rate
6%
of gross revenue
Median unit revenue
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The answer, up front

How much does a IFAR franchise actually cost?

The published range is $73,200 to $152,450 all-in per unit, per the latest FDD filing.

Line itemAmountSource
Initial franchise fee$25,000FDD Item 5
Total initial investment — low$73,200FDD Item 7
Total initial investment — high$152,450FDD Item 7
Royalty rate (ongoing)6% of grossFDD Item 6
Marketing fee (ongoing)1% of grossFDD Item 6
Overview

About IFAR.

IFAR is a specialty retail franchise with 108 locations system-wide.

The brand has reached sufficient scale that operational playbooks are well-established and multi-unit franchisees drive the growth story. At this size, decisions about technology, marketing, and real estate are typically centralized at corporate while day-to-day operations are franchisee-led.

Initial investment ranges from $73,200 to $152,450. Detailed breakdown of where the capital goes is in the full FDD — unlock below.

The economics

What does a unit actually earn? Locked

Item 19 of the latest FDD reports median and quartile unit revenue. Unlock for the full distribution, breakeven timeline, and peer comparison.

MetricTop quartileMedianBottom quartile
Gross revenue$1,742,000$1,301,847$847,000
Unit count (reporting)812527294
Breakeven monthMo 14Mo 22Mo 34+

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Technology

Required tech stack. Locked

The systems IFAR franchisees run — mandated vendors, approved alternatives, and annual cost benchmarks. If you sell into this vertical, this is your map.

SystemCategoryMandated?Annual cost
POS PlatformPaymentsApproved pair$1,800
Scheduling / CRMOperationsYes$6,000
Reporting SystemAnalyticsYes$2,400

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Frequently asked

The questions we hear.

How much does a IFAR franchise cost?

Total initial investment ranges from $73,200 to $152,450 per unit, per the latest FDD filing. The initial franchise fee is $25,000.

What is the royalty rate for IFAR?

IFAR charges a 6% royalty on gross revenue, plus a 1% marketing fee.

How many IFAR locations are there?

There are 108 IFAR outlets system-wide as of the latest FDD filing. 93 are franchised and 15 are company-owned.

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