The answer is renting a booth. It's the lowest-cost way into ownership, with none of the upfront cost of a franchise, spa, or chain.
Booth rental keeps startup costs down because you're not fronting the money for a whole shop, a franchise fee, or a full buildout — you're just renting your space. That low barrier to entry comes with its own tradeoffs, since booth rental arrangements are regulated in ways that catch a lot of new renters off guard.
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