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Buy a Sola Salons Franchise

Sola Salon Studios is the largest and fastest-growing salon suite franchise, founded in 2004 to empower independent beauty professionals by providing fully equipped, move-in-ready salon studios. With over 725 locations across the U.S. and Canada and more than 20,000 beauty professionals, Sola offers a unique real estate rental model that minimizes overhead and staffing while maximizing occupancy and retention. Franchisees lease boutique-sized studios to hairdressers, estheticians, nail techs, massage therapists, and other professionals, enabling them to control their schedules, pricing, and business environment. This flexible, B2B model supports predictable revenue and built-in brand equity, making it a recession-resistant opportunity in the $100 billion beauty industry.

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Why buy a Sola Salons Franchise?

Investing in Sola offers a proven, recession-resistant franchise with a unique business model that reduces traditional salon risks. Franchisees gain access to a large, expanding market, predictable cash flow, and a supportive network. The brand’s focus on empowering independent professionals and its flexible, scalable model make it an attractive opportunity for investors seeking growth in the booming personal care sector.

Sola Salons Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2004

    • Franchising Since

      2005

    • New Startup Cost

      $1,181,960 – $1,939,349

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $60,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $0 – $12,500

      by transferee type ($5K existing / $12.5K new)

    • Royalty Fee

      5.50%

      of Gross Revenue or $500/mo min

    • Marketing Fee

      1.50%

      of Gross Revenue

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      729

    • New Units Opened *

      33

    • Units Transferred *

      7

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $442,438

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Sola Salons – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Sola provides extensive training and ongoing support including site selection, marketing, operational guidance, and continuous education. Franchisees benefit from cutting-edge tools, top-tier training, and a strong community culture that fosters success. The franchise model requires minimal staff and offers scalable growth with customizable studio spaces tailored to local markets.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Ideal franchisees are entrepreneurs passionate about the beauty industry and community building, with strong management and marketing skills. Prior beauty or franchise experience is not required, as Sola’s comprehensive training equips owners to succeed. Owners should value flexibility, operational efficiency, and fostering independent professional success.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Sola Salon Studios is consistently ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, placing #79 in 2025, and is recognized as the #1 salon suite franchise. Its rapid expansion, high occupancy rates, and strong franchisee satisfaction underscore its leadership in the salon suite industry.

  4. Industry / Market

    The beauty services market is a stable, growing $100 billion industry, driven by continuous demand for personal care services that require skilled professionals. Sola’s innovative real estate rental model capitalizes on this trend by offering a scalable, low-risk franchise opportunity with strong client retention and occupancy rates.

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