Salons by JC

Salons by JC Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

Salon suite franchise providing individual salon spaces for beauty professionals to operate their own businesses within a shared environment.

Salons by JC was established in 1997 by Jack Griffey and Cecil Miller, inspired by a simple yet transformative idea. The concept originated when Jack's wife, Elke, a hairstylist, discovered her salon had abruptly closed.

This event motivated Jack and Cecil to create a new business model that would reshape the traditional salon industry. Their goal was to develop a supportive community of salon professionals by offering them the opportunity to lease individual suites within a single building, thus enabling them to launch their own businesses.

The inaugural Salons by JC location opened in Dallas, Texas, with a mission to provide top-notch services and a distinctive experience for both salon owners and their clients.

This included the innovative role of a full-time Concierge Manager, aimed at enhancing service quality and the overall experience at each site. This dedication to excellence and empowerment has driven significant growth, with the franchise expanding across the United States and into Canada since 2011.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee$60,000
Construction and Leasehold Improvements$860,000 – $1,380,000
Site Selection Assistance and/or Site Evaluation Expenses$0 – $1,000
Lease Deposits and Rent – Three Months$46,000 – $74,000
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment$230,000 – $334,000
Signage$21,500 – $31,400
Computer, Software, and Business Management System$800 – $1,500
Grand Opening Marketing$15,000 – $20,000
Initial Inventory$2,000 – $4,000
Utility Deposits$5,000 – $7,000
Insurance Deposits – Three Months$900 – $1,500
Travel for Initial Training$1,500 – $2,500
Professional Fees$75,000 – $89,000
Licenses and Permits$3,500 – $17,500
Additional Funds – Three Months$10,000 – $20,000
Total Estimate$1,331,200 – $2,043,400

Franchise Disclosure Document

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Salons by JC
2011
152
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$1,331,000

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2023
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2018
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2018
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2023
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2011
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2015
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Training 

Salons by JC offers extensive training programs for franchisees, covering several key areas:

Initial Training Program The franchisor provides a tuition-free initial training program for up to three designated individuals from the franchisee's team, who must attend simultaneously. This includes the franchisee (or one of their principals) and, if applicable, the franchisee's appointed manager overseeing daily operations. Training takes place at the franchisor's headquarters or another specified location.

Additional and Refresher Training The franchisor may introduce additional and refresher training courses. Franchisees and their management teams may be required to attend these sessions. Franchisees are responsible for the current tuition fees for any additional or refresher training and must cover all associated costs.

Remedial Training If there is a default under the agreement, the franchisor can mandate remedial training as part of the corrective measures. This training also incurs fees and related expenses.

Territory Protection

The franchisor offers territory protection. Each franchise agreement designates a specific geographical area for the franchisee, ensuring that the franchisor will not open or authorize another facility using the same system and proprietary marks within this area, as long as the franchisee remains in compliance with the agreement.

This protection helps franchisees build a loyal customer base and grow their business without facing direct competition from another franchisee of the same brand in their designated territory.

It provides a level of security and stability, encouraging franchisees to invest in local marketing and community engagement to maximize their potential within their exclusive area.

Number of units

2025
Franchised units

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