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Sola Salon Studios

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Sola Salon Studios

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

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

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

Franchisees

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660
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13%
13%
Franchise fee

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$60,000
Investment

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$1,182,000 - $1,939,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed

$420,000

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-2.0%
-2.0%

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
Initial Franchise Fee $60,000
Improvements/Conversions (Gross) $786,134 – $1,159,559
Architectural Fees $12,500 – $35,000
Site Evaluation Services $2,000 – $3,500
Rent or Real Estate $33,600 – $121,000
Furniture & Fixtures $205,086 – $327,636
Low Voltage $6,239 – $49,023
Signage $12,000 – $15,000
Travel and Living Expenses $2,500 – $4,000
Site Selection Assistance $0 – $3,500
Property Management Software $744 – $1,044
Utilities $1,357 – $21,587
Operating Supplies $1,000 – $21,200
Market Introduction Fee $20,000
Business Licenses and Fees $1,500 – $2,500
Technology Fee $750 – $1,500
Insurance $3,250 – $5,000
Computer Equipment and Software $1,300 – $2,300
Repairs and Maintenance $3,000 – $21,000
Labor $9,000 – $15,000
Additional Funds for Initial three (3) months $20,000 – $50,000
Totals $1,181,960 – $1,939,349

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Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $60,000
Improvements/Conversions (Gross) $786,134 – $1,159,559
Architectural Fees $12,500 – $35,000
Site Evaluation Services $2,000 – $3,500
Rent or Real Estate $33,600 – $121,000
Furniture & Fixtures $205,086 – $327,636
Low Voltage $6,239 – $49,023
Signage $12,000 – $15,000
Travel and Living Expenses $2,500 – $4,000
Site Selection Assistance $0 – $3,500
Property Management Software $744 – $1,044
Utilities $1,357 – $21,587
Operating Supplies $1,000 – $21,200
Market Introduction Fee $20,000
Business Licenses and Fees $1,500 – $2,500
Technology Fee $750 – $1,500
Insurance $3,250 – $5,000
Computer Equipment and Software $1,300 – $2,300
Repairs and Maintenance $3,000 – $21,000
Labor $9,000 – $15,000
Additional Funds for Initial three (3) months $20,000 – $50,000
Totals $1,181,960 – $1,939,349

Franchise Disclosure Document

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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.

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.

Competitors

Below are some of

Sola Salon Studios

key competitors in the

Full-service

sector.

Franchise
Franchisees
Initial fee
Total investment
Revenue
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Gross Profit
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EBITDA
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660

New
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13%
13%

$60,000

$1,182,000

$1,939,000

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$420,000

$xxx,xxx

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xx%

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n.a.

xx%

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Investment

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