Business Overview
This well-established Merle Norman Cosmetics franchise has been proudly serving the Katy, TX community for over 50 years. Located in a vibrant, popular lifestyle shopping center with high foot traffic and excellent visibility, this turnkey operation is perfect for a hands-on owner with a passion for cosmetics and customer service. The business offers a loyal and repeat customer base, top-tier brand recognition, and full support of the Merle Norman franchise network.

Key Highlights
• Legacy Business: In operation for 5 decades with a well-established client base
• Prime Retail Location: Located in a premier lifestyle shopping center in the heart of Katy TX
• Franchise Support: Backed by the trusted Merle Norman brand with marketing and training resources
• Has a long history of steady, and growing Revenue & Cash Flow
• Ideal for Owner-Operator: Business thrives under a committed, hands-on owner
This business has a large, loyal client base (15,000+ database). With the full implementation of our fully equipped facial spa by an experienced licensed esthetician, the business has significant upside to increasing annual revenue and cash flow.

In addition to Merle Norman cosmetic products, we offer women's accessories, handbags, hats, scarves, sunglasses, jewelry, and ear piercing.

Merle Norman was founded in 1931, and each Merle Norman franchise studio is independently owned and operated, allowing each franchise the responsibility for their own business operation and business success. Along with premium “Made in the USA Products”, Merle Norman offers all the training and support needed for a new studio owner to be profitable and successful.

This is a fully equipped retail cosmetics and accessories business; furniture, product shelving, modular product displays, wall graphics, equipment & fixtures, security cameras / surveillance system, fully equipped facial spa, office furniture, employee break room, etc. The full business asset listing is available to the potential approved buyer after pre-approval by franchisor.

Ideal Buyer
The ideal buyer will have a background in cosmetics, beauty, or customer-facing retail. A passion for community engagement and a hands-on approach are key to maintaining the business’s personal, trusted atmosphere.

Reason for Sale
The owners are planning to retire and are seeking the right buyer to continue the legacy of this business.

Support & Training
The seller and franchisor are committed to providing transition support and training, and onboarding to ensure a smooth handover. Merle Norman requires training for all new studio owners after purchasing a studio.

Notes to potential buyer:
• There are no franchise or royalty fees. Getting started is seamless, affordable and with minimum or no business interruption at handover to new owner.
• The cost of inventory, Merle Norman products and non-Merle Norman products, is included in the asking price of the business. The final price will be adjusted + or -, based on the difference between the inventory as of 01/01/2025 and the inventory cost before financial closing for purchasing this business.
• Interested Buyers should initiate communications with Seller via email to express potential interest and open a dialogue with the Seller.
• If Buyer is interested in exploring further, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is necessary.
• Upon executing NDA with Seller, Buyer must communicate directly with the franchiser, Merle Norman Corporate, to assess buyer’s information for pre-approval.
• Only after Buyer is pre-approved by Merle Norman, will Seller disclose confidential financial and operational information.
• Approval of Shopping Center management of potential buyer will be required. The shopping center lease is transferable to an approved Merle Norman owner. The current Merle Norman Cosmetics tenant lease is valid through 2028. Leased space 1,200 square feet.