Sola Salon Studios Franchise

Solar Salon Studios

Sola Salons was founded in 2004 with the dream of doing more than designing beautiful,
move-in-ready salon studios. Sola’s co-founders set out to build a thriving community
where independent professionals could create a life and career they loved. Since then,
our proven franchise model has helped passionate entrepreneurs build rewarding
businesses all across the nation.

Now with more than 725 locations currently in operation across the U.S. and Canada,
Sola proudly offers 20,000+ independent professionals the freedom and benefits of
salon ownership without the risk and overhead of opening a traditional salon. Our
innovative model empowers hairdressers, estheticians, nail techs, massage therapists,
and other like-minded professionals to take control of their lives and their careers.

Our salon suite franchise is currently looking for dedicated individuals to help us grow
our industry-leading concept into new markets across the country and beyond. Steeped
in over 20 years of experience, our simple, B2B real estate business model requires
minimal staff and drives unparalleled occupancy and retention rates. It’s the perfect time
to join the largest- and fastest-growing salon suite franchise.

Values & History

Founded in 2004, Sola Salon Studios began with a vision beyond simply designing
beautiful, move-in-ready salon studios. Co-founders Stratton Smith and Matt Briger
aimed to build a thriving community where independent beauty professionals could
create fulfilling careers and lives they loved.

From the start, our commitment has been to prioritize the needs of beauty professionals,
giving them control over their environment, schedules, retail choices, pricing, and more.
Our proven franchise model has enabled passionate entrepreneurs to build rewarding
businesses across the nation.

Today, with over 725 locations across the U.S. and Canada, Sola proudly supports more
than 20,000 independent professionals, offering the freedom and benefits of salon
ownership without the risks and overhead of traditional salons. Our innovative approach
empowers hairdressers, estheticians, nail techs, massage therapists, and other like-
minded professionals to take charge of their careers and lives.

Industry Performance

The $100 billion U.S. beauty industry represents a lucrative and stable market for
entrepreneurs. Beauty services—such as hairdressing, esthetics, nail services, and
massage therapy—are continually in demand and can only be delivered by trained
professionals, making the industry resilient and irreplaceable by automation or AI.
Franchising in this sector offers a dynamic opportunity to diversify your investment
portfolio within a growing market. Sola’s B2B real estate rental model minimizes staffing
needs while driving impressive occupancy and retention rates. The result is a simple,
flexible, and meaningful franchise opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking growth in a
lucrative market.

Purchasing a Sola Salons Franchise

Franchise Fee: $55,000. Net worth Required: $1,500,000. Total Investment: $924,021 to $1,957,824. Liquid Capital Required: $500,000.

Ideal Candidate & Qualifications

Considering the Sola Salons franchise model? Diverse backgrounds thrive here - no
beauty industry experience required. Whether you're a seasoned franchise owner or new
to the game, Sola Salons offers a proven system for success.

Key traits:

• General business or real estate background preferred
• Salon experience not necessary
• Alignment with Sola's core values
• Strong project and budget management skills are essential
• Financially qualified: Minimum net worth/liquidity $1,500,000/$500,000

In short, if you're financially qualified, share our values, and have a knack for managing
projects and budgets, Sola Salons could be your ticket to amplifying your portfolio with a
thriving franchise.

Training & Support

Our corporate team is here to walk you through every step of the process to successfully opening and operating your Sola. And, you’ll be part of a passionate franchisee community of leaders for first-hand advice and insights.

Our corporate marketing team creates tested and proven nationally branded campaigns to attract beauty professionals to rent studios at your locations. Plus, you’ll receive step-by-step training to execute on a local level.