How to Start a YLG Salon Franchise in India in 2027?

To start a YLG Salon franchise in India in 2027, fill in the Apply Now form on YLG's franchise page. Pick your investment bracket, then find a 750-1,500 sq ft site in a town with 3 lakh+ people. YLG takes care of salon setup, staff training and product supply.

YLG's website puts the investment brackets at ₹30-35 lakh and above, and says payback can come in as soon as 18 months. Below you'll find the numbers YLG publishes, the ones it doesn't, and the route from first enquiry to opening day.

YLG Salon franchise at a glance

Every figure here comes from YLG's own franchise page.

The page was last updated in May 2025. Ask YLG to confirm the current store count and customer numbers before you rely on them.

Why investors look at YLG

• The first salon opened in 2009, and 54 stores means there are real outlets you can walk into and judge
• The YLG Institute trains and certifies every stylist and therapist, and it's PMKVY certified
• YLG says it was the first salon in India to bring European Light Therapy facials
• YLG also says it introduced painless cartridge waxing, and it creates hair looks with international stylists
• The menu goes beyond hair: facials, waxing, hands and feet, bridal and men's grooming

That last point matters for an owner. More services means more ways to earn from the same customer.

YLG Salon franchise cost

The application form offers three investment brackets. It doesn't say what each one buys.

You'll find fee and royalty figures on franchise directories. They disagree with each other and none come from YLG, so don't plan around them.

Ask YLG to put these in writing:

• The franchise fee, and what it covers
• The royalty, if any
• Whether the investment includes interiors, equipment, opening stock, deposit and working capital
• What separates the ₹30-35 lakh bracket from the ₹65-75 lakh one
• Product pricing and ordering terms
• Agreement length, renewal and exit terms
• Territory, meaning whether YLG can open another outlet near you

What YLG gives you

If you've never run a salon, the training is the big one. Hiring and training is where most new salons struggle.

The website doesn't mention marketing support, salon software or site selection. Ask about all three.

What you need to bring

Frontage and floor level are easy to underrate. A salon on a busy ground-floor stretch and one tucked away upstairs are two different businesses.

Where can you open a YLG franchise?

YLG's form covers six states.

The existing 54 stores are in Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad. So most of these towns would be new ground for YLG.

That can work for you or against you. You may be among the first in town, but you'll also do more of the early awareness-building yourself. Ask YLG how it plans to support a new market.

Your town isn't listed? Write to YLG and ask. The 3 lakh+ rule still applies.

How to start a YLG Salon franchise, step by step

How to pick the right site

Your site decides more of your results than any other choice you'll make. YLG's criteria give you the starting filter. These checks go a step further.

Visit the shortlisted spot on a Tuesday and a Saturday. Count people, not cars.

If you own the property, the rent line disappears from your sheet. That's one reason the application form asks whether you own or rent.

What to ask existing YLG franchisees

If YLG connects you with current franchise partners, use the call well. Skip "are you happy?" and ask:

• How long did setup take, from signing to opening day?
• Did the total spend match the original estimate?
• When did the salon cover its monthly costs?
• How much of your revenue comes from hair, facials and waxing?
• How easy has it been to hire and keep stylists?
• What did YLG do well after opening, and where did you have to figure things out alone?
• Would you open a second outlet?

The last question tells you the most. An owner who'd open another one has usually done the sums.

What returns can you expect?

YLG says return on investment can be seen as soon as 18 months. It adds that this depends on your city, your location within it and the capital you put in.

"As soon as" is a best case, not an average. Plan for slower.

Here's simple division, not a forecast. It shows the monthly net profit you'd need to earn your money back in a given time.

Only the 18-month figure comes from YLG. The other columns are there so you can test your own plan.

Before you commit, build your own monthly sheet with:

• Rent and deposit for your actual site
• Salaries for stylists, therapists and front desk
• Product costs
• Utilities and maintenance
• Franchise fee and royalty, once you have them
• Your own pay, if you'll work in the salon

Ask YLG for real numbers from existing outlets to check against. If it can't share any, note that.

Risks, and what to do about them

Before signing, also get a lawyer to read the full agreement, speak to at least two existing owners or managers, and build your own 24-month cash flow.

Is this franchise right for you?

FAQs

How much does a YLG Salon franchise cost?

YLG's form lists brackets of ₹30-35 lakh, ₹65-75 lakh and ₹75 lakh+. The website doesn't break down what each includes, so ask for a written cost sheet.

What space do I need?

750-1,500 sq ft, owned or rented, on the ground or first floor, with 20-40 ft of frontage.

What's the minimum town size?

YLG asks for a population of 3 lakh or more.

How long does payback take?

YLG says as soon as 18 months. It varies by city, location and capital.

Does YLG train the staff?

Yes. YLG says every hair stylist and beauty therapist is trained and certified the YLG way before working on the salon floor.

Do I need salon experience?

The form asks about your salon background, but the website doesn't list experience as a requirement. Confirm with YLG.

How do I contact YLG?

Use the Apply Now form at or email franchise@ylg.co.in.

The bottom line

YLG offers a brand that's been around since 2009, its own training academy and a franchisor-run supply chain. You bring the capital, the site and someone who'll run the salon well.

The published numbers are a decent start: ₹30-35 lakh and up, 750-1,500 sq ft, a 3 lakh+ town and payback from 18 months. The fee and royalty aren't published, so get them in writing.

Ready to move? Connect with Franchisebazar experts for more details.

Source for all YLG figures:

ylgindia.com/franchise (page last updated May 2025). Confirm current terms with YLG before investing. This is general information, not financial or legal advice.

Written By Resham Daswani, FranchiseBazar Editorial Team Updated November 2026 ·

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