Beauty professionals choose to partner with salon suites so they can independently grow their own businesses. Here’s how to create a salon suite they’ll love. GETTING PEOPLE BACK TO WORK Salon suites have been on the rise for the past several years, and they are...
MY SALON Suites is a business opportunity for entrepreneurs who want to help other entrepreneurs — in a resilient and recession-proof industry. The beauty industry changes with the trends and styles of the day, but its success remains constant. More and more beauty...
As you consider owning a franchise, you may want to look beneath the surface. You dine in fast-food restaurants, you shop at big-box retailers, and you may get your hair cut at a salon franchise. But what makes these businesses operate? Think about the businesses that...
The ROI of a franchise usually ranges between 25 to 50 percent. Here’s what to look for in a franchise opportunity that will produce a lucrative return on investment. GET INFORMED It’s reasonable to assume that a franchise investment should provide a return for both...
Perhaps the greatest benefit of becoming a franchisee is the franchise training and support to which entrepreneurs are entitled; and the reassurance that comes from a partnership with a proven business model. As a franchisee, you don’t have to go at it alone. To be...
The initial costs of opening a business can range from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands or more than a million dollars, depending on the opportunity. Entrepreneurs can experience sticker shock as they add up their estimated expenses and prepare a budget. But...
A “commercial buildout” is the real estate term for renovating an office space to fit a business’s needs and individual style. A nail salon, for example, will have different construction and equipment needs than a coffee shop; but theoretically, each business could...
Owning a semi-absentee business seems like a dream come true. Owners work an average of 5 to 10 hours per week but still enjoy a full-time salary. This is not a pipe dream. MY SALON Suite franchise owners enjoy the benefits of semi-absentee ownership every day. The...
You want to work fewer than 15 hours each week but make a six-figure salary. It might sound like a dream, but owners of the best absentee businesses live this reality every day. As with any major financial decision, it’s important to analyze your opportunities...
As an entrepreneur, joining a franchise system is a great way to open a new business. Depending on the franchise, you have varying levels of power and control. Some entrepreneurs prefer to be more independent, while others appreciate the support and backing of a...