SOLA SALONS FRANCHISE INFORMATION

Sola Salons, the salon suite franchise under the Radiance Holdings umbrella, has redefined the beauty industry by offering a unique franchise opportunity that combines the appeal of real estate with the ability to support beauty professionals in achieving their dreams of salon ownership.

Founded in 2004, Sola Salons was created to provide beauty professionals with a vibrant community and a space where they could build fulfilling careers. The brand provides move-in-ready private salon suites within thoughtfully designed commercial spaces, allowing beauty professionals to operate their businesses with complete autonomy. Today, Sola Salons has grown to over 725 locations nationwide, becoming the largest community of independent beauty professionals with more than 20,000 “Solapreneurs.”

Joining Sola Salons as a franchisee means being part of an innovative, community-driven business model that is poised for significant growth. With a proven track record, extensive support and strong community, Sola Salons offers franchisees a straightforward and scalable business model. The brand’s turnkey salon rental service provides a predictable revenue stream with high retention rates among leases, offering a simple and flexible franchise opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to enter the thriving beauty industry through a unique niche. 

Looking ahead, Sola Salons aims to reach the 1,000-unit mark within the next few years, targeting key markets across the U.S. and Canada for strategic growth.

Sola Salons stands out by offering a real-estate-like model that provides beauty professionals with the freedom to customize their private suites, manage their schedules and create personalized guest experiences. Franchisees benefit from a flexible and low-maintenance investment with no on-site staff and minimal equipment maintenance. Over 75% of Sola Salons franchisees own multiple units, reflecting the model’s scalability and profitability.

The brand also provides comprehensive training and marketing support, ensuring franchisees have the resources they need to succeed. With a robust national marketing fund and in-house marketing team, Sola Salons supports local marketing initiatives to fill suites and bolster recruitment and retention rates.

Sola Salons was recently ranked No. 72 overall and No. 1 in the salon suites category on Entrepreneur’s 2024 Franchise 500.

The $100 billion U.S. beauty industry represents a lucrative and stable market for entrepreneurs. Beauty services — such as hairdressing, esthetics, nail services and massage therapy — are continually in demand and can only be delivered by trained professionals. That creates an industry that’s resilient, with services that cannot be replaced by automation or AI. Sola Salons taps into this market by providing a platform where beauty professionals can thrive independently while enjoying the benefits of a collaborative and supportive environment.