Merle Norman Cosmetics

$MNCRF500 #501
CategoryRetail
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Retail Businesses
Locations757
Franchisee Count801
Franchise Fee$24,861
Item 7 Low$47,870
Item 7 Midpoint$155,404
Item 7 High$262,938
Royalty Feesflat $144/year
Ad / Brand Fund—
Sold Not Open0
ParentMerle Norman Cosmetics, Inc.
Founded1931
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business94
Began Franchising1934
HQLos Angeles, CA
Executives4
LinksWeb
Main Phone(310) 337-2200
FDD IssuedMay 14, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Merle Norman Cosmetics, Inc. manufactures and distributes a line of high-quality cosmetics through independently-owned retail outlets known as Studios. Studios specialize in the sale of skin care, color and other cosmetic products and offer customers free individualized instruction relating to skin care and the use of Merle Norman products.

Merle Norman Cosmetics, Inc. is a California corporation founded in 1974, wholly owned by the Nethercutt family. Jack Boison Nethercutt serves as Chairman, with a small executive team overseeing operations.

Merle Norman Cosmetics, Inc. manufactures and distributes a line of high-quality cosmetics through independently-owned retail outlets known as Studios. Studios specialize in the sale of skin care, color and other cosmetic products and offer customers free individualized instruction relating to skin care and the use of Merle Norman products.

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