Title IV/VA Approved Cosmetology School - California Franchise

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This is a established cosmetology and beauty school franchise operating under a nationally recognized brand in Southern California since 2006. The school graduates over 200 students annually across cosmetology, barbering, and esthetician programs, with dual Title IV and VA approval providing access to federal financial aid and GI Bill benefits that broadens the eligible student base and creates recession-resistant enrollment patterns.

The business operates three revenue streams: core education programs generating the majority of the $4.3M annual revenue, a retail component selling beauty products accounting for 15% of revenue, and public beauty services performed by students under licensed supervision. The school occupies a 15,000 square foot facility in a high-traffic mall with 6 years remaining on the lease plus a 10-year extension option, with rent guaranteed by the franchisor up to $1 million.

After temporarily reducing required training hours from 1,500 to 1,000 following California regulatory changes in 2022-2023, the school quickly restored the full program structure and returned to historical performance levels by 2024, demonstrating operational resilience and management capability in navigating regulatory headwinds.