Source: Franopolis

Merle Norman Cosmetics

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Research Data: Franopolis

The Franopolis report provides the source research. FDD page references identify the supplied excerpts when available.

2026 FDD Research

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What It Costs

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Where Your Startup Money Goes

Cost	Disclosed Amount	Source
Total (1 — $88404	$88,404 to $154,896	2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Total (1 0 ) $ 88,404 - 154,896 (Does not include real estate costs) [remainder of page blank]
Total (1 — $47870	$47,870 to $84,481	2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Total (1 0 ) $ 47,870 - 84,481 (Does not include real estate costs)
Total (1 — $134470	$134,470 to $262,938	2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Total (1 0 ) $ 134,470 - 262,938 (Does not include real estate costs) [remainder of page blank]

Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.

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Fees And Payment Terms

Fee	Disclosed Terms	Source
Website Agreement: — $15	Website Agreement: Studio Microsite Hosting Service License and Maintenance & Content Subscription Microsite Hosting Service License Annual $180 Maintenance & Content Subscription Annual $100.00 Microsite Hosting Service License billed monthly installments of $15.00 to your Studio Account. ***License Fee waived for Gold Medallion Studios. Maintenance & Content Subscription billed in quarterly installments of $25.00 This service is provided by SOCi, Inc., a 3 rd party vendor and managed by MNC. SOCi, Inc. developed an exclusive License Template to be used by Studio Owners in connection with development of Studio website for the purposes of advertising and promotions. In addition to the License Template, MNC reg ularly, but no less than four (4) times per year, updates content to coincide with the current season and ongoing promotions.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 16
SMS Texting Marketing — $168	SMS Texting Marketing Service ***Note: To qualify for SMS Texting Marketing Service you must also be enrolled in MNC’s Digital Email Marketing Service. Annual $168 Billed monthly installments of $14 to your Studio Account. This service is provided by Constant Contact, a 3 rd party vendor. Studios enrolled in the Constant Contact SMS Texting Marketing Program have: 1) unlimited access to the platform managing their Studio; 2) access to MNC created Contact: 3) access to MNC created templates; 5) educational webinars; 6) analyti cs and reporting.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 16
Digital Email Marketing — $28	Digital Email Marketing Service Annual Fee $336 Billed monthly installments of $28 to your Studio Account. This service is provided by Constant Contact, a 3 rd party vendor. Studios enrolled in the Constant Contact Digital Email Marketing Program have: 1) unlimited access to the platform managing their Studio; 2) access to MNC created content : 3) access to four (4) MNC created templates each month; 5) educational webinars; 6) analytics and reporting.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 16
Website Agreement: — $100	Website Agreement: Studio Microsite Hosting Service License and Maintenance & Content Subscription Microsite Hosting Service License Annual $180 Maintenance & Content Subscription Annual $100.00 Microsite Hosting Service License billed monthly installments of $15.00 to your Studio Account. ***License Fee waived for Gold Medallion Studios. Maintenance & Content Subscription billed in quarterly installments of $25.00 This service is provided by SOCi, Inc., a 3 rd party vendor and managed by MNC. SOCi, Inc. developed an exclusive License Template to be used by Studio Owners in connection with development of Studio website for the purposes of advertising and promotions. In addition to the License Template, MNC reg ularly, but no less than four (4) times per year, updates content to coincide with the current season and ongoing promotions.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 16
SMS Texting Marketing — $14	SMS Texting Marketing Service ***Note: To qualify for SMS Texting Marketing Service you must also be enrolled in MNC’s Digital Email Marketing Service. Annual $168 Billed monthly installments of $14 to your Studio Account. This service is provided by Constant Contact, a 3 rd party vendor. Studios enrolled in the Constant Contact SMS Texting Marketing Program have: 1) unlimited access to the platform managing their Studio; 2) access to MNC created Contact: 3) access to MNC created templates; 5) educational webinars; 6) analyti cs and reporting.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 16
Website Agreement: — $180	Website Agreement: Studio Microsite Hosting Service License and Maintenance & Content Subscription Microsite Hosting Service License Annual $180 Maintenance & Content Subscription Annual $100.00 Microsite Hosting Service License billed monthly installments of $15.00 to your Studio Account. ***License Fee waived for Gold Medallion Studios. Maintenance & Content Subscription billed in quarterly installments of $25.00 This service is provided by SOCi, Inc., a 3 rd party vendor and managed by MNC. SOCi, Inc. developed an exclusive License Template to be used by Studio Owners in connection with development of Studio website for the purposes of advertising and promotions. In addition to the License Template, MNC reg ularly, but no less than four (4) times per year, updates content to coincide with the current season and ongoing promotions.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 16
Digital Email Marketing — $336	Digital Email Marketing Service Annual Fee $336 Billed monthly installments of $28 to your Studio Account. This service is provided by Constant Contact, a 3 rd party vendor. Studios enrolled in the Constant Contact Digital Email Marketing Program have: 1) unlimited access to the platform managing their Studio; 2) access to MNC created content : 3) access to four (4) MNC created templates each month; 5) educational webinars; 6) analytics and reporting.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 16
Social Media Management Service — $144	Social Media Management Service Annual fee of $144 Prior to participation in the Online Sales Revenue Allocation Program This service is provided by SOCi, a third - party vendor. Studios enrolled in the SOCi program have: (1) unlimited access to the platform; (2) access to M NC created content; (3) 4 - 5 pre - scheduled posts per week to the Studio Owner’s business page; (4) e ducational w ebinars; (5) Facebook and Instagram tech support; and (6) a nalytics and r eporting.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Website Agreement: — $25	Website Agreement: Studio Microsite Hosting Service License and Maintenance & Content Subscription Microsite Hosting Service License Annual $180 Maintenance & Content Subscription Annual $100.00 Microsite Hosting Service License billed monthly installments of $15.00 to your Studio Account. ***License Fee waived for Gold Medallion Studios. Maintenance & Content Subscription billed in quarterly installments of $25.00 This service is provided by SOCi, Inc., a 3 rd party vendor and managed by MNC. SOCi, Inc. developed an exclusive License Template to be used by Studio Owners in connection with development of Studio website for the purposes of advertising and promotions. In addition to the License Template, MNC reg ularly, but no less than four (4) times per year, updates content to coincide with the current season and ongoing promotions.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 16
Initial franchise fee: none	There is no required initial franchise fee to become a Merle Norman Studio Owner, but you must purchase an initial package of MN Products, supplies and other items when you sign your Studio Agreement.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
MN POS Software Program — $1800	MN POS Software Program Cost of Program Annual Upgrades/Support $1,800 $300 ($25.00 per mo n th charged directly to your Studio account) At the time of purchase Within 30 days after billing to your Studio account ($25.00 per mo n th charged directly to your Studio account) You are required to participate in ongoing upgrades and support for a period of one year. If you have financed any part of your purchase of the MN POS system through MNC, you are required to participate in ongoing upgrades and support until you have repai d MNC the amount financed. Initial Training We currently do not charge a tuition fee for Initial Training . Prior to the commencement of Initial Training The Initial T raining is conducted virtually . Please see Item 11 for more details regarding Initial Training. Additional Training We currently do not charge a fee for additional training courses. Within 30 days of receipt of notification from MNC If any Additional Training is provided in - person, y ou will be required to pay all costs of travel, living and other expenses incurred by your manager and you while attending training. Please see Item 11 for more details regarding Additional Training. MN POS Training We currently do not charge a tuition fee for MN POS training. Prior to the commencement of MN POS training MN POS T raining is conducted exclusively via on - line training modules.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Studio referral credit — $5000	Under the Studio Referral Program, as now in effect, you will receive a $5,000 credit to your Studio account for each applicant you refer who opens a Studio within one year from the date of the referral. The referral credit is available only for a new Stud io; a Studio that is purchased from an existing Studio Owner does not qualify for the referral credit. [remainder of page blank]	2026 FDD · PDF Page 17

Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.

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