The Ten Spot: Redefining Beauty with the Original Anti-Spa® Experience

The Ten Spot® is a modern beauty bar franchise that was founded in 2006 by Kristen Gale in Toronto, Canada. It launched with a bold mission to fill the gap between upscale spas and fast-service salons by offering a refined yet approachable experience.

Its flagship location opened on Queen Street West in Toronto, and the company is now headquartered at 163 Sterling Rd., #10, Toronto, ON M6R 2B2. Franchising began in 2012, allowing The Ten Spot® to expand across Canada and into the United States.

The Ten Spot® stands out with its trademarked "anti-spa" concept. It offers a unique blend of efficiency and luxury by delivering services like nails, waxing, facials, and laser hair removal in a #clinicallyclean environment.

This combination of professionalism, fun, and high standards has made it a popular choice among customers seeking reliable and stylish self-care.

Training

The Ten Spot Franchisor offers a structured set of training programs to ensure franchisees and their teams are prepared to operate successfully. These training programs include both mandatory and optional components, provided at different stages of the franchise lifecycle:

1. Remote Training
   This includes instructional and onboarding modules for the Principal Owner and any approved Designated Manager. Delivered online, it may monitor participation and test competency. Completion is required before any further training is scheduled.
2. Corporate Training
   This is typically a five-day classroom and hands-on training session for the Principal Owner and Designated Manager. It may take place at corporate headquarters, the franchise location, or another designated site.
3. Initial On-Site Training
   Conducted at the franchise location just before opening, this training involves the Principal Owner, Designated Manager, estheticians, and other initial staff. It covers all essential operational procedures and is mandatory.

Territory Protection

The Ten Spot does provide a form of territory protection through what it calls a “Designated Territory,” which is defined upon securing the Premises. Typically, this territory spans a 250-meter radius, although in dense urban settings it may range from two blocks to a mile.

During the term of the Franchise Agreement, the Franchisor agrees not to license or operate another location under the same brand within this designated area. However, The Ten Spot does not grant an exclusive territory.

Franchisees may face competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or other channels under different brands managed by the Franchisor. Additionally, the Franchisor reserves various rights to operate through alternative distribution channels, including mobile services and non-traditional venues, even within a franchisee’s designated area.