Merle Norman Cosmetics is a franchise system, but we call our franchisees “Studio Owners.” The company is dedicated to providing Studio Owners the most extensive support in the retail cosmetic business. From the start, you’ll feel the difference. We back you with our extensive resources throughout your Studio’s critical start-up phase and beyond.

Cosmetics industry experience can be helpful if you are interested in owning your own Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio, but it is not required.

Before you open your doors for business, Merle Norman provides an initial two-week training program called Home Office Training (H.O.T.) at our company headquarters in Los Angeles, CA. Taught by our Training Specialists, the program covers all the fundamentals of running a successful Studio, including:

• Product knowledge
• Professional makeup artistry skills
• Successful selling techniques
• Point Of Sale (P.O.S.) instruction
• Studio management
• Personnel issues
• Studio marketing techniques