Sola Salon Studios Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

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564
+
15%
15%
Investment required

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$1,029,000 - $2,101,000
Revenue (AUV)

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$428,000
Undisclosed
Pro
+
44.5%
+
xx%
-xx%
44.5%
Initial franchise fee

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$55,000
Royalty fees

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5.50%
+
1.5% - 3.5%
Operating Profit

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n.a.

Pro
Franchisees

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564
+
15%
15%
Investment required

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$1,029,000 - $2,101,000
Franchise fee

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$55,000
Royalty fees

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5.50%
+
1.5% - 3.5%
Revenue (AUV)

?

$428,000
Undisclosed
Pro
+
44.5%
+
xx%
-xx%
44.5%
Operating Profit

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n.a.

Pro

Sola Salon Studios: Leading Innovation in the Salon Studio Industry

Sola Salon Studios, established in 2004, started offering franchise opportunities in 2005. The brand has become a frontrunner in the salon studio sector, providing beauty professionals with upscale, fully-equipped salon studios.

These studios empower independent beauty professionals to start and manage their own salon businesses, granting them autonomy over their workspace, schedule, and more.

Based in Lakewood, Colorado, Sola Salon Studios has carved out a significant presence in the beauty industry. Their innovative real estate rental model, which requires minimal staffing, results in high occupancy and retention rates, presenting a profitable venture for franchisees.

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 (Low) Amount (High)
Initial Franchise Fee $55,000 $55,000
Single Franchise Agreement $199,000 $199,000
Site Selection Assistance $0 $3,500
Design Services $3,200 $5,000
Improvements/Conversions $705,600 $1,305,000
Rent Manager Property Management Software (6 months) $744 $1,044
Furniture & Fixtures $147,000 $315,000
Travel and Living Expenses $2,500 $4,000
Insurance (Yearly basis) $6,500 $10,000
Utilities $1,311 $1,311
Computer Equipment and Software $1,300 $16,645
Repairs and Maintenance $2,300 $2,859
Operating Supplies $20,673 $20,673
Labor $9,000 $10,000
Signage $33,369 $33,369
Additional Funds for Initial three (3) Months $20,000 $50,000
Advertising/Marketing $10,900 $10,900
TOTALS $1,028,914 $2,100,531

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Competitors

Franchise
Franchisees
Growth
Initial fee
Investment
Revenue
Gross Profit
Operating Profit
Industry

564

+
15%
15%
No growth
New

$55,000

$1,029,000

-

$2,101,000

n.a.

$428,000

Pro

n.a.

Pro

n.a.

Pro

Beauty

Training 

Sola Salon Studios offers an extensive initial training program for franchisees, commencing within 60 days of signing the franchise agreement. This training is conducted either at the corporate headquarters or another designated franchise location. Both the franchisee and one appointed manager or employee are required to attend and successfully complete the program. 

The training encompasses the franchise system, operational techniques, procedures, ordering processes, accounting, support protocols, quality standards, and hands-on experience in franchise operations.

The program lasts approximately 15 hours over two days. Franchisees are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and other associated costs. Additional attendees may incur extra charges.

Ongoing and Advanced Training

Sola Salon Studios also offers ongoing training and advanced educational opportunities. Annual conferences are organized to address industry changes, sales techniques, personnel training, bookkeeping, accounting, inventory management, performance standards, and advertising strategies.

Attendance at these conferences is mandatory for franchisees, who are required to cover any associated fees regardless of attendance.

Territory Protection

Sola Salon Studios ensures territory protection for its franchisees. According to the franchise agreement, during the term of the agreement, the franchisor and its affiliates will not establish or grant franchises using the same branding within the franchisee's protected territory.

This guarantees exclusivity for the franchisee within their designated area. However, the franchisor reserves the right to operate outside of the protected territory.

Number of units

2023
Franchised units

492

541

564

Company-owned units

27

30

60

Total units

519

571

624

Competitors

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Investment required
$937,000
-
$1,957,000
Franchisees
0
+
n.a.
n.a.

Image Studios

Investment required
$833,000
-
$1,740,000
Franchisees
94
+
154%
154%

Salons by JC

Investment required
$1,310,000
-
$2,027,000
Franchisees
121
+
25%
25%

Phenix Salon Suites

Investment required
$710,000
-
$1,198,000
Franchisees
334
+
21%
21%

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