If you've been watching the tattoo removal industry and wondering when the right opportunity would come along, this is it. Studio Kiku is expanding across Canada, and we're looking for franchise partners who want to build a business around real results, clinical precision, and a brand people already trust.
We're not a retail concept with a machine in the back. We're a clinical service built on Candela's PicoWay laser, industry-recognized training, and a track record of removing tattoos others couldn't touch. Our studios in Vancouver, Langley, and Vaughan are busy. Now we're opening new territories.
Why laser tattoo removal, and why now
Tattoo removal isn't slowing down. More people are getting tattoos, and more are realizing they want changes - whether it's a full removal, a lightening for a cover-up, or a correction of PMU that didn't heal right. The demand is steady, the margins are strong, and the barrier to entry is high enough that not everyone can open a clinic tomorrow.
"Most people don't know what they're looking at when they walk into a removal clinic," says Billy DeCola, Studio Kiku founder. "They see a laser and assume it's all the same. It's not. The device, the training, the protocol - that's what separates results from regret."
Studio Kiku operates with the PicoWay, the most advanced picosecond laser on the market. We're a Candela Medical Key Opinion Leader, recognized globally for excellence in treatment outcomes. That designation doesn't come from marketing - it comes from how we work.
What makes Studio Kiku different from other franchises
We don't sell territories and walk away. Every franchisee goes through clinical training led by Billy DeCola and our senior technicians. You'll learn how to assess skin types, adjust settings for different ink densities, manage aftercare, and handle the edge cases that separate a good clinic from one people drive hours to visit.
You're also joining a Member of the Canadian Franchise Association. That means legal transparency, third-party validation of our disclosure documents, and a franchise system built to scale responsibly. We didn't franchise until we had three studios running profitably and a process that could be replicated without cutting corners.
Our support doesn't stop after training. You'll have access to:
- Ongoing clinical guidance from our team
- Marketing assets, photography, and brand materials
- Vendor relationships for consumables and aftercare products
- A referral network across studios when clients relocate or travel
- Quarterly check-ins and operational audits
The model is straightforward. You're running a clinical service with predictable overhead, no inventory risk, and pricing that's standardized across the brand. Clients book online, sessions are scheduled in advance, and revenue is recurring - most removals take 6 to 12 sessions spaced months apart.
Territories available now
We have franchise opportunities open in several Canadian markets. Some are exclusive territories with protected radius; others are multi-location metro areas where more than one studio makes sense.
Currently available:
- Langley, BC - turnkey studio already built and operating, available for immediate takeover
- Calgary, AB
- Toronto, ON
- Mississauga, ON
- Halifax, NS
- Kelowna, BC
- Victoria, BC
- Winnipeg, MB
- Saskatoon, SK
- Windsor, ON
- St. Catharines, ON
- Saint John, NB
The Langley studio is a rare opportunity. It's up, running, staffed, and generating revenue. You're buying into a proven operation rather than building from scratch. For the other markets, you'll be opening a new studio with our full support through site selection, buildout, and launch.
The honest part
Franchising with Studio Kiku isn't a passive income play. You're running a clinical business. That means managing staff, maintaining equipment, handling client consultations, and making sure every treatment meets our standard. If you're looking for something you can check in on once a week, this isn't it.
The PicoWay laser is expensive - it's a capital investment that puts you in a different category than clinics running older Q-switched devices, but it also means your upfront costs are higher. We'll walk you through financing options, but expect a significant initial outlay for equipment, buildout, and working capital.
You also need to be comfortable in a health-adjacent space. Laser tattoo removal is a cosmetic service, but it's still a medical device regulated by Health Canada. You'll need to follow protocols, document sessions, manage contraindications, and turn away clients when it's not safe to treat them. That's non-negotiable.
What we're looking for in a franchise partner
We want people who care about outcomes, not just transactions. Studio Kiku's reputation is built on doing removals right - that means honest consultations, conservative timelines, and turning people away when we can't deliver what they're hoping for.
Ideal candidates:
- Business operators who understand service-based models
- People with a clinical or aesthetic background (helpful but not required)
- Entrepreneurs willing to be trained and follow a proven system
- Partners who want to own one or more studios, not absentee investors
You don't need to be a laser technician when you start. You need to be trainable, detail-oriented, and committed to upholding the Studio Kiku standard in your market.
Next steps
If you're serious about opening a laser tattoo removal franchise in Canada, the first step is a conversation. We'll walk you through the financials, show you what the buildout process looks like, and give you access to our Franchise Disclosure Document so you can review everything with your lawyer and accountant.
Visit our franchise opportunities page to request more information, or book a call directly with our franchise development team. We're expanding carefully - we'd rather have ten great partners than fifty mediocre ones.
Thanks for reading.