Tool · Deal Check
Do not buy or open a nail salon just because it looks busy.
Enter the deal numbers before you sign. NailWage estimates rent burden, break-even sales, owner take-home, card-fee pressure, missing documents, and the questions to ask next.
How the Deal Check works
This is a quick check for owners and investors. It is not a formal valuation.
1. Start with the money that makes or breaks the deal
Sales, rent, service split, supply cost, card fees, asking price, buildout, and lease term create the first owner-side read.
2. Check the proof, not just the story
Seller claims need backup: POS report, merchant statement, lease, utilities, technician payout/closeout summary, equipment list, and tax records when available.
3. Turn red flags into questions
The result tells you what to ask the seller, landlord, CPA, attorney, contractor, or partner before signing.
Estimate only. NailWage does not appraise businesses, guarantee profit, review leases, provide legal/tax/loan advice, or replace due diligence.
Built from the NailWage money layer
This tool points you to the deeper checks NailWage already supports after a salon is operating.
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