Build Your Own Dark Store for the Salon Industry
A city-level business opportunity to supply professional salon products — backed by TapGro's growing beauty ecosystem.
Have ₹20L+ to invest? Explore the business model, requirements and support.
READY TO EXPLORE THE OPPORTUNITY?
Start Your Dark Store Application
Share your basic details and our franchise team will contact you.
Built on TapGro's Salon Ecosystem
THE BUSINESS MODEL
What Is a TapGro Dark Store?
A TapGro Dark Store is a city-level supply hub for professional salon products.
Instead of salons sourcing products from multiple suppliers, the Dark Store is designed to make professional salon products more accessible within the local market.
As a franchisee, you operate the Dark Store in your city while TapGro supports key parts of the business.
Store
01Operate from a compact 150–200 sq. ft. space.
Stock
02Initial inventory is included in the investment structure.
Supply
03Serve salons and beauty businesses across your city.
Support
04TapGro supports key areas including Sales, Tech & Packaging.
In simple words: You build the local hub. TapGro brings the ecosystem and operational support.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Salon Industry Needs More Than Technology
TapGro started by solving everyday problems for salon and beauty businesses through technology, marketing and products.
Today, TapGro's ecosystem includes salon management tools, AI-powered solutions and a product marketplace.
But one important challenge remains:
Salons need reliable access to the products they use every day.
Multiple Suppliers
Salons often deal with different sources for different products.
Availability & Delivery
Getting the right products at the right time can be difficult.
Price & Authenticity
Professional businesses need reliable products and competitive sourcing.
THE SOLUTION
TapGro Dark Store
A local supply hub built around the needs of salons.
THE PROCESS
How Does the TapGro Dark Store Franchise Work?
Apply
01Submit your details and tell us about your city, investment capacity and start timeline.
Choose Your City
02Our team evaluates your location and franchise opportunity.
Set Up Your Dark Store
03Arrange the required 150–200 sq. ft. space and prepare the store.
Stock & Launch
04Initial inventory is included as part of the investment structure.
Grow Your Local Business
05Serve salons in your market with TapGro's support across key operational areas.
WHY TAPGRO
Why Build Your Dark Store With TapGro?
₹20L+ Investment
A defined investment structure to start the business.
150–200 Sq. Ft. Space
A compact space requirement.
Initial Inventory Included
Initial inventory is included in the investment structure.
Zero Royalty
No ongoing royalty on the franchise model.
100% Inventory Buyback Guarantee*
Eligible inventory is covered under the stated buyback structure.
Sales Support
TapGro supports the sales side of the business.
Technology Support
Technology and systems support from TapGro.
Packaging Support
Support for the packaging operations of the Dark Store.
INVESTMENT
What Does It Take to Start?
TOTAL STARTING INVESTMENT
Included in the Investment
Franchise Cost - Starts From
Non-Refundable
INVENTORY PROTECTION
Applicable inventory is covered under TapGro's stated buyback terms.
ALSO REQUIRED
Own it or arrange it on rent.
Investment, inventory buyback and other commercial terms are subject to applicable TapGro terms and conditions.
EARNING POTENTIAL
What Is the Earning Potential?
The Dark Store's earning potential depends on factors such as city, market demand, salon network, sales volume, operating costs and business performance.
Revenue Potential
Based on your local market and sales performance.
Operating Costs
Your actual profitability depends on operating expenses.
Business Growth
Higher salon reach and repeat orders can influence business performance.
*Actual earnings depend on location, sales, market demand, operating costs and overall business performance.
SUPPORT
You Don't Have to Build Everything From Scratch
TapGro supports the key operational areas of your Dark Store.
Support to build and grow the local salon customer base.
Technology and systems to support business operations.
Operational support around order packaging and fulfilment.
Access to TapGro's broader salon-focused ecosystem.
SPACE REQUIREMENT
You Don't Need a Huge Warehouse
The TapGro Dark Store model is designed around a compact 150–200 sq. ft. space.
ELIGIBILITY
Is This Franchise Right for You?
Good Fit If You Are
IMPORTANT
Not Just For
People looking for passive returns without being involved in the business.
OUR STORY
We started with one simple idea: make technology work for the beauty industry.
Founded in 2023, TapGro was built to bridge the gap between the beauty industry and technology.
We saw salon and beauty businesses struggling with everyday challenges — from managing customers and appointments to marketing, inventory and business insights.
So we built an ecosystem designed specifically around their needs.
Today, TapGro brings together technology, AI, marketing and a product marketplace for beauty businesses, and its website states that the platform is trusted by 20,000+ salons across Asia.
But we believe the opportunity goes beyond software and technology.
Our next step: Building a stronger local supply network for salons.
That's why we're taking the TapGro Dark Store model city by city.
WHERE WE ARE GOING
From One Platform to a City-Wise Beauty Supply Network
Our goal is simple: Make professional salon products more accessible to salons across India.
The Dark Store model allows TapGro to build local supply hubs closer to the businesses that need these products every day.
And we're looking for the right franchisees to build this network with us.
DAY TO DAY
What Does Running a TapGro Dark Store Look Like?
A simple local B2B supply operation — supported by TapGro.
REAL PARTNERS
See It From Someone Who's Already Doing It
Real partner. Real Dark Store. Real experience.
I was looking for a new business opportunity when I came across the TapGro Dark Store model. What stood out to me was the combination of the salon market, TapGro's ecosystem and the operational support.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
A TapGro Dark Store is a city-level supply hub designed to supply professional salon products to salons and beauty businesses in the local market.
TAPGRO DARK STORE FRANCHISE PROGRAMME
Ready to Explore Your Next Business?
Build a local salon-product supply business with the TapGro Dark Store Franchise Programme.
Limited franchise opportunities may be available by location.