Scout & Molly’s Franchise
- Ownership Requirement
- Semi-Absentee
- Business Type
- Franchise
Own Your Own Scout & Molly's Boutique
Join an award-winning women's retail franchise bringing curated designer fashion and personalized styling to high-traffic shopping centers nationwide.
Brand overview
Scout & Molly's Boutique began in Spring 2002 as a popular destination in Raleigh, NC, offering a place where women could feel comfortable shopping with a friendly face and honest opinion. After customers repeatedly expressed interest in opening their own locations, the brand began franchising in 2014. Owners operate a 1,000 to 1,200 square foot storefront in a Class A shopping center or mall, running day-to-day boutique operations including inventory, staffing, marketing, and customer service. The boutiques carry dresses, shoes, denim, and seasonal essentials across spring, fall, and vacation collections.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose Scout & Molly’s Franchise
This award-winning franchise program leverages decades of franchising and fashion experience, giving franchisees access to established designer and sales rep relationships for top-selling styles. It is the perfect semi-absentee franchise for a fashionista, requiring no fashion experience as merchandising experts guide inventory curation season after season. Franchisees receive analytical and financial tools, technology, and ongoing expertise from merchandising, operations, and technical experts, providing a significant advantage over starting a boutique independently. Guided merchandising experiences, access to a wholesale online buying platform, and national retail consultants support owners every step of the way.
Investment Requirements
Total investment
$293,000–$382,000
Cash Required
$200,000
Franchise fee
$60,000
Royalty fee
7% of gross revenue
Ad fund %
1%
Total units
19
Financing available
No financing offered
Real estate required
Yes
Protected territory
Three-mile area of protection
Time to open
6–9 months
Growth Trends
Training & support
After signing the franchise agreement, an operations specialist welcomes you with a walkthrough of the welcome packet, pre-opening checklist, and franchisee resource center. A week-long training program at Corporate covers merchandise modules, inventory control, marketing programs, Point of Sale systems, and store operations. Pre-opening support includes site selection, build-out guidance, inventory sourcing, hiring, and store opening prep with a corporate representative on-site. Ongoing support includes field visits, P&L reviews, budgeting assistance, regional training, and franchisee conferences. A password-protected Resource Center is available 24/7 with forms, documents, and a forum to share ideas with fellow owners.
Ideal candidate
Scout & Molly's is looking for business-minded women entrepreneurs with a passion for fashion. No fashion experience is required to succeed in this system. The brand targets semi-absentee owners, husband-and-wife teams, and individuals with good people skills who are willing to follow the franchise system. If you are ready to define your style and bring a curated boutique experience to your community, this opportunity is built for you.
Take the next step toward owning a curated women's boutique. Submit your information today to learn more about the Scout & Molly's franchise opportunity and receive the franchise disclosure document. Our team is ready to help you find the perfect style that defines your future.