Phenix Salon Suites Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

Salon suite franchise offering individual salon spaces for beauty professionals, providing a private and customizable environment to operate their own salon business.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

Franchisees

369

Franchise fee

$52,500

Investment

$425,000 - $3,074,000

Revenue (AUV)

$543,000

28.5%

Phenix Salon Suites stands out as a leading franchise that has revolutionized the beauty and salon industry with an innovative business model tailored for salon professionals. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Encino, California, Phenix Salon Suites began offering franchising opportunities in 2010.

The franchise is renowned for its dedication to supporting independent beauty and salon experts. Phenix Salon Suites provides individual salon suite rentals to a variety of professionals, including hairstylists, barbers, nail technicians, estheticians, and others in the beauty sector.

What distinguishes Phenix Salon Suites from conventional salon environments is its emphasis on granting professionals complete creative freedom and autonomy within a shared, upscale salon setting. The franchise blends private, customizable salon suites with the collaborative spirit of a supportive salon community, creating a unique and empowering experience for its members.

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Initial investment

The initial investment required for a Phenix Salon Suites franchise is $425,000 - $3,074,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Phenix Salon Suites offers two standalone formats in Item 7: PARLOR Format and STANDARD Format. The summary shows the final totals after landlord contributions and including optional initial investments.

Salon Format	Initial Investment Range
PARLOR Format	$440,229 - $574,175
STANDARD Format	$945,028 - $2,301,538

The following table presents the estimated expenditures for the PARLOR Format, including the original total, landlord contributions, adjusted investment, and optional initial investments.

For further details concerning the listed costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).

Type of Expenditure	Estimated Amount
sq. ft.	2,500 - 3,000
Initial Franchise Fee	$35,000 - $35,000
Site Evaluation Fee	$3,000 - $3,000
Rent Security Deposit	$11,000 - $15,000
Architectural Plans	$6,600 - $9,000
Mechanical & Engineering Plans	$6,600 - $9,000
Architectural Plan Review Fee	$0 - $0
Engineering Plan Review Fee	$0 - $0
Construction Management Fee	$6,500 - $6,500
Utility Deposits	$3,500 - $3,500
Leasehold Improvements	$385,000 - $525,000
Initial Marketing Expenses	$7,500 - $10,000
Computer	$1,380 - $1,380
Phenix TV	$1,000 - $1,000
Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment, Interior Signs and Furnishings	$41,250 - $60,000
Exterior Signs	$7,500 - $8,500
Annual Meeting of Franchisees (Registration Fee)	$1,699 - $1,699
Training Expenses (out-of-pocket costs for two people)	$1,100 - $1,100
Insurance — first 3 months	$750 - $1,000
Professional Fees	$3,500 - $5,600
Licenses, Permits and Business Formation	$1,500 - $2,046
Gina’s Platform incl. first 3 mos of service	$850 - $850
Additional Funds — first 3 months	$10,000 - $10,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$535,229 - $709,175
Landlord Contributions	($110,000) - ($150,000)
Adjusted Estimated Initial Investment	$425,229 - $559,175
Per SF (Net - Adj Est / Sq Ft)	$170.1 - $186.4
OPTIONAL INITIAL INVESTMENTS
Initial Inventory (Optional)	$7,500 - $7,500
Meet and Greet Event Request Fee (Optional)	$2,500 - $2,500
Meet and Greet Event (Optional)	$5,000 - $5,000
POS System	$0 - $0
Optional Subtotal	$15,000 - $15,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$440,229 - $574,175 (Adj Est + Optional)

Salon Format	Initial Investment Range
PARLOR Format	$440,229 - $574,175
STANDARD Format	$945,028 - $2,301,538

The following table presents the estimated expenditures for the PARLOR Format, including the original total, landlord contributions, adjusted investment, and optional initial investments.

For further details concerning the listed costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).

Type of Expenditure	Estimated Amount
sq. ft.	2,500 - 3,000
Initial Franchise Fee	$35,000 - $35,000
Site Evaluation Fee	$3,000 - $3,000
Rent Security Deposit	$11,000 - $15,000
Architectural Plans	$6,600 - $9,000
Mechanical & Engineering Plans	$6,600 - $9,000
Architectural Plan Review Fee	$0 - $0
Engineering Plan Review Fee	$0 - $0
Construction Management Fee	$6,500 - $6,500
Utility Deposits	$3,500 - $3,500
Leasehold Improvements	$385,000 - $525,000
Initial Marketing Expenses	$7,500 - $10,000
Computer	$1,380 - $1,380
Phenix TV	$1,000 - $1,000
Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment, Interior Signs and Furnishings	$41,250 - $60,000
Exterior Signs	$7,500 - $8,500
Annual Meeting of Franchisees (Registration Fee)	$1,699 - $1,699
Training Expenses (out-of-pocket costs for two people)	$1,100 - $1,100
Insurance — first 3 months	$750 - $1,000
Professional Fees	$3,500 - $5,600
Licenses, Permits and Business Formation	$1,500 - $2,046
Gina’s Platform incl. first 3 mos of service	$850 - $850
Additional Funds — first 3 months	$10,000 - $10,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$535,229 - $709,175
Landlord Contributions	($110,000) - ($150,000)
Adjusted Estimated Initial Investment	$425,229 - $559,175
Per SF (Net - Adj Est / Sq Ft)	$170.1 - $186.4
OPTIONAL INITIAL INVESTMENTS
Initial Inventory (Optional)	$7,500 - $7,500
Meet and Greet Event Request Fee (Optional)	$2,500 - $2,500
Meet and Greet Event (Optional)	$5,000 - $5,000
POS System	$0 - $0
Optional Subtotal	$15,000 - $15,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$440,229 - $574,175 (Adj Est + Optional)

Franchise Disclosure Document

Below is Phenix Salon Suites's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Sign up for free to view the document.

Number of units

Phenix Salon Suites had 418 total units in 2026, of which 369 were franchised-owned and 49 company-owned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Competitors

Below are some of

Phenix Salon Suites

key competitors in the

Full-service

sector.

Franchise

369

New

$0.34 per square foot

$425,000

$3,074,000

$543,000

n.a.

Salons by JC

Over $500K

152

New

23%

5.50%

$1,331,000

$2,043,000

$524,000

n.a.

LASHKIND

$200K - $500K

New

71%

6.00%

$209,000

$300,000

$270,000

n.a.

Sola Salon Studios

Over $500K

677

New

5.50%

$950,000

$1,748,000

$423,000

n.a.

Image Studios

Over $500K

127

New

87%

6.00%

$773,000

$1,734,000

$547,000

n.a.

My Salon Suite

Over $500K

320

New

17%

5.50%

$995,000

$1,820,000

$439,000

n.a.

ManCave for Men

$200K - $500K

New

67%

5.00%

$225,000

$325,000

$543,000

n.a.

Training

Initial Training Program

Timing: The initial training program generally commences around 30 days or more prior to the business opening. The exact dates are agreed upon by both the franchisor and the franchisee.

Location and Duration: The training includes two days at the franchisor’s facility in Carlsbad, CA, followed by one and a half days at the franchisee’s location during the opening week.

Content: This program is intended for the franchisee (or their managing owner) and up to three manager-level employees, focusing on the successful operation of a Phenix Salon Suites business.

Additional and Ongoing Training

Continuing Advisory Assistance: The franchisor provides ongoing advice and support in business operations, advertising, and promotion, including refresher training programs.

Territory Protection

The Phenix Salon franchise agreement includes provisions for territory protection. Franchisees are granted a protected territory with a one-mile radius, along with the right of first refusal for new locations within a two and one-half mile radius.

However, the franchisor reserves the right to establish different types of businesses within these areas. Exclusive rights are limited to the specified territories mentioned.

This structured approach ensures that franchisees have a degree of market security, fostering a stable environment to grow their business. It also balances the franchisor’s ability to expand and diversify, allowing for potential new opportunities and growth within the larger market framework.