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ABOUT IMAGE STUDIOS

IMAGE Studios is a highly scalable model rooted in simplicity. While it sits in the beauty industry, the business model is also a real estate play that equips owners with a platform to support other entrepreneurs going into business for themselves. With 120 open locations and significant white space for growth in major markets nationwide, IMAGE Studios offers the strength of a proven brand with a 12-year track record and zero unit closures.

  • How much it costs
  • Why The Salon Suites Industry?
  • What sets IMAGE studios apart?
  • Why franchisees love the brand
$832,552 to $1,739,790
Start-Up Cost
$64,500
Initial Franchise Fee
6% of Gross Revenues, or $300 per week minimum
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With the broader health, wellness, and beauty market consistently growing, salon suites catering to these segments are continuing to succeed. 

Nearly 2 million beauty professionals are working as hairstylists, massage therapists, lash artists, and more. Many of them are seeking an opportunity to take control of their careers and futures. Salon suites give these professionals the chance to run their own business — setting their schedules, deciding their prices, and keeping more of what they earn, all without the heavy upfront costs and overhead of a traditional salon.

Over the next 10 years, the number of beauty professionals is expected to grow to 2.2 million or more, and the salon suites market is expected to exceed 8,600 locations. This growth, combined with strategic expansion within the salon suites space to include other concepts that are beauty or wellness-adjacent, like boutique florists and specialty photographers, widens the total addressable market even further.

IMAGE Studios is a distinguished provider in the salon suites space due to its luxury approach. Common spaces and suites are intentionally designed to be both beautiful and functional, with a major focus on the experience of both the beauty professionals and their clients. 

A modular layout means franchisees can accommodate a wide variety of beauty, wellness, and other adjacent concepts without major reconfiguration.

Franchisees are drawn to IMAGE Studios thanks to its strong business model and the lifestyle it can provide entrepreneurs.

IMAGE Studios empowers owners with remote training, weekly calls, and business coaching to support growth. With a multi-layer support system, owners do not need prior experience in the beauty or wellness industry. Rather, they can leverage the real estate play to support other entrepreneurs in chasing their dreams of independent business ownership.

Further, the owner-operator model means most studios have zero employees; this way, franchisees don’t have to manage a large staff and maintain control over their businesses. As they scale, IMAGE Studios franchisees may leverage contracted teams and hire a manager or operator, but even with multiple locations, it’s a very labor-light model.

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IMAGE Studios stands out through our innovative approach to beauty, health, and wellness communities, where diverse professionals thrive together rather than compete. This collaborative environment allows professionals to focus on their craft while building stronger businesses together.As the premier luxury brand in the salon suite industry, we deliver unmatched design standards and comprehensive support for owners while maintaining competitive build-out costs. Our proven systems include best-in-class training and ongoing operational guidance, ensuring success for owners and beauty professionals, plus great service for clients seeking service.

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Executive Q&A with Founder/CEO Jason Olsen from Image Studios

IMAGE Studios has been growing quickly since it was founded. The brand now has 121 locations in 27 states and expects to add up to 15 more by the end of 2025. Another 40-plus openings are planned for 2026. This steady growth has made the brand appealing to franchisees who want a business that is both stable and able to expand in a strong industry.

The company was started by Jason Olsen in 2009 during the recession. After opening five locations in five years, he filed the first Franchise Disclosure Document in 2016. Since then, he has worked on building a model that is simple to run and can scale easily. Franchisees can choose to operate one location or expand into multiple units over time.

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Start Your Salon Suite Franchise

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