Lemon Tree offers a family hair salon franchise operated under defined service and business standards. The March 26, 2026 FDD identifies Lemon Tree Development LLC as the franchisor. Buyers should evaluate the salon’s customer offering alongside the practical work of recruiting a team, scheduling staff and maintaining service standards.
The salon franchise company
Item 1 states that Lemon Tree Development LLC was formed in New Jersey in October 2009 and began offering franchises in December 2009. Its parent is Lemon Tree Holdings, LLC. These dates describe the current franchise company; they do not establish an earlier origin story for the brand.
The offering is a single family salon serving customers seeking affordable hair care. Item 1 describes a well-developed, competitive industry. Buyers should examine local competitors, pricing and staffing conditions rather than assume that a family-oriented position guarantees growth.
Location and opening preparation
Item 11 provides site-selection guidelines and franchisor approval of the proposed location. The franchisee negotiates the lease. The owner, architect and contractor adapt the brand specifications and obtain permits; the franchisor does not do that work for them.
Pre-opening resources include manuals, online learning modules and lists of required equipment, supplies and products. The franchisor supplies employee qualification and training standards, but the owner remains responsible for hiring and staff preparation. Confirm site, lease and opening deadlines before planning a launch.
Initial training
The initial program includes up to 50 hours of virtual instruction and up to 28 hours of practical on-site training. Subjects include personnel management, customer relations, merchandising, marketing, inventory, purchasing, point-of-sale systems and salon management.
The franchisee or all owners of an entity, together with the general manager, must complete required initial training satisfactorily at least two weeks before opening. Instructor and training-material costs for up to two people are included in the initial franchise fee; additional attendees and travel-related expenses need separate budgeting.
At opening, Item 11 provides for on-site training, supervision and assistance for up to five days. Discuss the actual schedule and responsibilities with the franchisor so that staffing and customer appointments match the preparation plan.
Ongoing support and management
The disclosure describes requested assistance within reasonable limits and subject to personnel availability, as well as inspections, supplier specifications and advertising review. Additional training or conferences may be mandatory and may carry tuition, attendance and travel costs. Corrective on-site assistance can also involve charges.
Item 15 requires a general manager to run daily operations full-time and complete training. A qualified non-owner manager may be appointed. The ability to employ a manager does not remove the franchisee’s responsibility for organizing and overseeing the business.
Questions for a prospective salon owner
Ask operators how they recruit and retain qualified staff, allocate appointments, handle walk-ins and manage customer concerns. Discuss training for new employees, scheduling gaps and the practical work involved in local marketing. Check the licensing and operating requirements that apply to your proposed location.
Prepare a budget for premises, buildout, equipment, products, wages, software, insurance, marketing and working capital. Review the current investment and fee disclosures, including recurring and optional charges. A service menu and retail sales opportunity do not guarantee profit or a family’s financial security.
Visit our Lemon Tree Hair Studios franchise profile for a related overview and information request. Compare the management requirements with your intended role before proceeding.
Source review: Lemon Tree Development LLC, FDD issued March 26, 2026; Items 1, 11 and 15, physical pages 8–9, 23–29 and 33. Reviewed October 15, 2026. No investment-return or guaranteed-growth claim is made.