IMAGE Studios is the leader in luxury salon suites for health, wellness, and beauty professionals looking to open their own business safely, easily, and affordably. Our salon suite business model is an attractive lifestyle business that’s simple, stable, and scalable. First-time entrepreneurs and experienced business owners alike can benefit from this incredible opportunity.
IMAGE Studios is a salon suite franchise that offers beautiful salon suites for hairstylists, barbers, estheticians, nail artists, lash artists, eyebrow threaders, massage therapists, and other beauty professionals who want to launch their own businesses without the typical upfront investment required for a traditional salon or spa. Our business model is a lot like coworking spaces such as WeWork, Regus, or Office Evolution, but instead of office suites, we built turnkey salon suites.
The weekly rental cost for a salon suite can vary significantly depending on the city and location. In major metropolitan areas like Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Miami, Houston, San Antonio, or Philadelphia, rates can range from $325 to $800 or more per week, depending on the size and location of the suite. In cities such as Denver, St. Louis, Raleigh, Salt Lake City, Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Newark, Columbus, Cincinnati, or Beaverton, rates might vary from $275 to $550 or more per week. In smaller markets like Reno or Boise, hair stylists and other beauty professionals can expect to pay anywhere from $225 to $450 or more per week for a salon studio.
As mentioned earlier, location plays a significant role in determining what a beauty professional will pay each week for a salon suite. Prime locations with high foot traffic, such as popular shopping centers in cities with a high cost of living, will generally have higher rental rates.
While larger suites tend to be more expensive than smaller ones, there are cost-effective options available for beauty professionals on a budget. Some professionals opt to rent a larger suite and share the cost with a friend or coworker who works a different schedule. Most beauty professionals will sign a 12 or 24 month lease agreement before they can move into a salon suite.
Compared to other national salon suite brands like Sola, My Salon Suite, Phenix Salon Suites, Salon Lofts, Salon Republic, or Salons by JC, IMAGE Studios stands out by providing the best in design and amenities. Our salon suites are the most luxurious in the country, making us the number one choice for beauty professionals. Our all-inclusive rent rates range from $225 to $800 or more per week, depending on the size and location of the suite. These rates include essential benefits such as a stunning and spacious lobby, high-end design and finishes, luxurious seating and lighting, and even upscale restrooms. We furnish our suites with top-quality furniture and equipment, custom high-quality millwork, built-in color bars and storage areas, built-in hand sinks, and beautiful sliding glass doors. Take a virtual tour of our salon suites to experience the IMAGE difference by clicking here.
Beauty professionals who seek the best choose IMAGE Studios because they want a brand that reflects and enhances their personal brand. They desire to work in a community of ambitious, like-minded professionals. They strive to earn more money and charge higher prices for their services. They value the flexibility of working their own hours and being their own bosses. At IMAGE Studios, we make it possible for them to live their own version of the American Dream.
Entrepreneurs and investors who also seek the best choose IMAGE Studios franchise. If you’re interested in learning more about owning your own IMAGE Studios salon suite franchise, we would love to chat and learn more about your background. Previous entrepreneurial experience is not required to own an IMAGE Studios franchise, but you must have a strong desire to learn and to be part of a system. We are looking for talented entrepreneurs and investors who enjoy working with other entrepreneurs, who like helping others succeed, who are goal-oriented, and who align with our culture and values. We are a driven group of entrepreneurs always seeking like-minded individuals to bring the IMAGE Studios salon suite business model to their local markets.
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If you are looking at buying a salon suite franchise you have most likely spent some time online researching some of the different brands out there. The major brands in the salon suite industry include IMAGE Studios, Sola Salon Studios, My Salon Suite, Phenix Salon Suites, Salon Lofts, and Salons by JC. The salon suite industry has been around for a few years with the first concepts in Dallas, Texas starting around 30 years ago. Over the past decade the industry has grown from approximately 350 salon suite locations to over 3,300 locations today. On average each salon suite location houses anywhere from 25 to 35 salon “suites” or “studios” with 30-50 beauty professional renters or “tenants”, making the number of salon professionals in salon suites grow from 12,250 a decade ago to over 110,000 today.
When you’re comparing franchise opportunities it’s important to think about what you are looking for. Are you looking for a turnkey opportunity? Are you looking for a great business that doesn’t require you to be there 40 hours per week once it’s up and running? Are you looking for something fun and rewarding, like helping other people start their own business?
If so, the salon suite business model is probably for you. It’s important you learn about the industry and who the major brands are, and it’s important that you find a salon suite brand that will align with your culture and values. IMAGE Studios attracts some of the most ambitious and talented franchise owners that run our many locations throughout the country.
It’s easy to see the IMAGE difference! Imagine the impact a space like this will have when you meet with a beauty professional for the first time to give them a tour. You need to have a space that is beautiful and presentable. You need a space that inspires people and gets their creative juices flowing. You need a space that will look and feel like something that belongs in the beauty industry. In the image below you can see how an IMAGE Studios lobby compares to another national competitor. Which lobby do you prefer?
Check out the beautiful hallways and common areas at IMAGE Studios compared to the other salon suite brands. Which one do you prefer?
Now for the most important part – our salon suites. IMAGE Studios builds some of the largest single and double studios for hair stylists, estheticians, nail artists, lash artists, threaders, and makeup artists. Our studios are turnkey – you can sign a lease today with a beauty pro and they can start working within a day or two. IMAGE provides all the cabinetry, station, styling chair, and shampoo backwash unit, and your tenants bring their tools, decorations, and clientele. Together you make an intoxicating formula for success!
In addition to creating some of the most beautiful salon suite spaces in the country, we also provide you with best-in-class support from our corporate team. Our turnkey business model allows you to find the very best locations so you can build your location right and fill it with high quality beauty professionals who are looking for a great place to start their own business safely and easily.
You are about to embark on the greatest chapter of your career by starting your own IMAGE Studios salon suite franchise and it’s extremely important to go with the best salon suite out there. This is why IMAGE Studios has seen explosive growth over the past few years – we’re simple the best there is. For those that want the best – we’re here for you. We’re also looking for the best people to work with who embody our culture and values, who like to work hard and play hard, and who like to help others succeed. If this resonates with you we would love to chat with you about our exclusive opportunity. To find out of you qualify, contact us and our franchise development coordinator will reach out with more information.
The popularity of salon suites has grown significantly among beauty professionals, especially in the last decade. This innovative coworking model allows hairstylists, barbers, estheticians, nail artists, lash artists and other beauty professionals to rent their own private suite within a larger salon complex which gives them with the independence and flexibility to manage their businesses safely, easily, and affordably.
One of the biggest advantages of the salon suite business model is the freedom it offers to the beauty professional. It gives them full control over their schedule, pricing, and services. They can grow their client base and can establish their own unique brand and identity, rather than relying on a salon owner to do it for them. This level of autonomy empowers them to create a much more personalized experience for their clientele.
Additionally, the salon suite model fosters an environment that encourages creative expression and individuality. In traditional salon settings, professionals are often limited to the aesthetic design choices dictated by the salon owner. One of the biggest opportunities salon suites provide beauty professionals with is the opportunity to personalize their own suite in a way that reflects their professional and personal brand. It also gives their clients a much more intimate, one-on-one experience at each and every appointment they have. Professionals know their clients best, and tailoring the business environment to meet their needs can lead to more sustainable and successful business ventures.
The salon suite business model has gained immense popularity among beauty professionals due to the freedom, cost savings, and specialization it offers. If you are a stylist or beauty professional seeking to take control of your career, a salon suite may be the ideal solution for you. It provides an avenue to thrive and flourish in the beauty industry while enjoying the benefits of self-reliance and personalization. If you are an investor, entrepreneur, or someone who is simply tired of working for someone else, opening an IMAGE Studios salon suite franchise is a great way to help other succeed while also building a business that is simple, stable, and scalable.
Entrepreneurs and investors who also seek the best choose IMAGE Studios franchise. If you’re interested in learning more about owning your own IMAGE Studios salon suite franchise, we would love to chat and learn more about your background. Previous entrepreneurial experience is not required to own an IMAGE Studios franchise, but you must have a strong desire to learn and to be part of a system. We are looking for talented entrepreneurs and investors who enjoy working with other entrepreneurs, who like helping others succeed, who are goal-oriented, and who align with our culture and values. We are a driven group of entrepreneurs always seeking like-minded individuals to bring the IMAGE Studios salon suite business model to their local markets.
The salon suite industry has been around for many years and continues to grow at a rapid pace. A decade ago (around 2013 at the time of this blog post) there were around 300 salon suite locations across the country. Fast forward ten years to 2023 and there are now over 3,000 locations (a 900% growth rate!) of franchise and independent salon suite locations in operation.
So, where does the salon suite industry go from here? How many beauty professionals are currently in a salon suite? How much development opportunity is still out there? And what does the next ten years have in store for salon suites?
It’s tough to predict future growth and performance of any industry but in order to do that we look at past growth and forecast out into the future to best predict what will happen next in this burgeoning industry.
Let’s take a look at the past: in 2013 there were approximately 300 salon suite locations in operation. On average, a salon suite is 4,500 – 7,000 square feet or more and houses anywhere from 24 to 40 or more individual salon “suites” or “studios” that are leased back to beauty professionals. That equates to around ~11,000 beauty professionals who were working in a salon suite. The total addressable market, or “TAM”, of beauty professionals in 2013 was around 1,100,000 professionals which means only ~1% or so of the industry was operating out of a salon suite.
As of 2023 there are 3,000 salon suites in operation, housing approximately ~95,000 professionals (or 6.7%) of the 1,400,000 beauty professionals in the US. The beauty industry is growing at a healthy 12-13% annually and is an 88 billion dollar industry.
It is estimated that over the next ten years the salon suite industry will continue to grow at a healthy pace with an additional 6,000 locations opened by 2033 (bringing the total number of salon suites in operation to 9,000 or more) with ~272,000 beauty professionals running their own business out of a salon suite. It’s projected that in 2033 the beauty industry will have 2,000,000 or more professionals, which means approximately 13.6% of all beauty professionals working in the industry will be operating out of a salon suite.
IMAGE Studios is poised to take advantage of the tremendous growth that is ahead by opening flagship stores in major markets across the country. We are always looking for confident, capable people who want to realize their dream of becoming an entrepreneur while helping others succeed by opening their own business. IMAGE Studios combines the best of the beauty industry and real estate industry into one turnkey business that is simple, stable, and scalable.
Connect with us today to find out if there’s available territory for development in your area and to learn more about our franchise opportunity. We’re looking for qualified individuals who align with our culture and values, who like to work hard and play hard, who like setting and achieving their goals, and who want to work with an exclusive network of IMAGE Owners who are leading the industry in providing the very best salon suites to beauty professionals across the country.
Experience unparalleled growth and success with IMAGE Studios where we provide a unique opportunity for your beauty business to thrive. Our high-traffic salon suites are the ideal setting for your new business, offering a supportive community of diverse beauty professionals. Joining our ranks will allow you to connect with estheticians, nail artists, makeup artists, massage therapists, eyebrow threaders, permanent makeup artists, and many others, fostering valuable networking opportunities and the potential for client referrals.
While IMAGE Studios is widely recognized for its visually appealing store design, it’s our exceptional community that truly sets us apart. Our professionals are drawn not only by the Instagram-worthy decor but also by the sense of belonging within a supportive and non-competitive environment. At IMAGE Studios, the triumph of one professional is celebrated by all, and rather than being driven by fear, we embrace the concept of sharing clients. This collective mindset is unparalleled in the salon industry, resulting in a thriving community of entrepreneurs.
In comparison to competing brands like My Salon Suite and others in the salon suite industry, IMAGE Studios boasts the highest level of professional diversity. While most brands predominantly cater to hair stylists, with approximately 80% of their tenant base consisting of this profession, we take pride in attracting a much broader array of beauty professionals. Within our salon suites across the country, hair stylists and barbers make up only 50-55% of our total tenant base, while the remaining 45-50% is composed of estheticians, nail and lash artists, medical esthetics professionals, permanent makeup artists, and various other beauty specialists. This diversity among our tenants is of utmost importance as it creates interconnected communities of beauty professionals who actively refer clients to one another. In contrast, a salon suite primarily occupied by hair professionals makes it challenging to foster a culture and community that encourages cross-referrals. By simply establishing your business at IMAGE Studios, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your clientele by joining a community of like-minded beauty specialists who offer complementary services.
Choose IMAGE Studios for an unparalleled environment where your business can flourish, supported by a diverse network of professionals and abundant opportunities for growth and collaboration.
In this blog post we’ve put together a comparison to help you understand the key differences between IMAGE Studios and My Salon Suites.
Design: IMAGE Studios is proud to be the luxury leader in the salon suite industry, having spent years evolving our design and layouts to provide the maximum satisfaction to both our beauty professionals and their clients. The result is high demand for top-tier salon suites by beauty professionals who are looking to grow and expand their business. When you want the best, you choose the best.
Real Estate: IMAGE Studios works with seasoned real estate professionals in various regions around the country to ensure that you get the very best support during your site selection process. IMAGE Studios is located in some of the very best retail centers around the country, allowing us to charge top market rates for premium salon suites.
Size: In this industry, size matters, and IMAGE Studios provides luxurious salon suites for hair stylists, barbers, estheticians, lash and nail artists, medical esthetics professionals, and more. IMAGE builds large and spacious salon suites that appeal to a broader range of professionals, which further helps to diversify your rental revenue stream.
Industry Professional Diversity: IMAGE Studios has the greatest amount of professional diversity compared to My Salon Suite and other brands in the salon suite industry. While most brands average around 80% hair stylists as their tenant base, and 20% estheticians, nail and lash artists, IMAGE Studios is much more diverse – across the country our salon suites attract a much broader array of beauty professionals, with hair stylists and barbers comprising of 50-55% of our total tenant base, and estheticians, nail and lash artists, along with medical esthetics professionals, permanent makeup artists, and other beauty professionals making up 45-50%. This tenant diversity is incredibly important and creates communities of beauty professionals that tend to be more networked and connected to each other because they can refer clients back and forth. When a salon suite is mostly hair professionals it makes it much harder to create a community and culture that encourages people to refer clients back and forth to each other. By simply opening a business at IMAGE Studios, a beauty professional has an opportunity to grow their business further by joining a community of other beauty specialists offering complimentary services.
Amenities: Let’s not forget about amenities! At IMAGE Studios you get the most amenities for your money compared to My Salon Suite, Phenix Salon Suites, or Salons by JC. IMAGE Studios salon suites are the most luxurious salon suites in the country, which is why we’re the number one choice for beauty professionals. Our all-inclusive rent rates can vary anywhere from $250 to $800 per week or more depending on size and location, and includes important benefits such as a spacious lobby, high-end design and finishes, luxury seating and lighting, even upscale restrooms. Take a peek inside your salon suite and you’ll see that we’ve spared no expense to bring you the very best furniture and equipment like a luxury shampoo station, custom high quality millwork, built in color bar, built in hand sinks, and beautiful sliding glass doors. Click here to take a virtual tour of our salon suites to see for yourself the IMAGE difference.
Awards & Recognition: IMAGE Studios has been recognized as an INC 5000 company due to its exponential growth over the past few years. IMAGE Studios was also recognized as an “INC Best Workplaces” company in 2022 along with several other prestigious awards from other industry publications.
Brand Strength: IMAGE Studios prides itself on having created an extremely strong brand that is guided by our core values of Creativity, Freedom & Success. Our brand resonates with top tier professionals who want to open their business in a salon suite that best reflects their own personal brand. To attract the best, you have to be the best, and IMAGE is proud to have such a strong brand in the beauty industry.
Culture: Our philosophy has always been on creating strong culture at each IMAGE Studios across the country. Culture is one of the intangible assets that creates customer loyalty and customer satisfaction. With an NPS score of 98% amongst our beauty professionals, it’s clear that IMAGE is exactly what beauty professionals are looking for.
Management Team: When you buy a franchise, you are buying the systems, processes, and rights to the brand and it’s intellectual property. But what you’re also buying is the strength and caliber of the franchisors management team. We’ve spent years building an incredible brand, and equally as much time assembling the very best team that is here to help you every step of the way in your path to business ownership. Click here to view our management team.
Summary: So what’s the best buy? Are you thinking about opening an IMAGE Studios franchise? The beauty industry is booming, and salon suites are leading the way with incredible growth. Now is the perfect opportunity to align with the IMAGE brand so you can bring your own salon suite to a location near you. To view more information on our incredible franchise opportunity, check out our franchise website to learn more about the IMAGE difference. You can also download our free franchise report on our homepage. If you’re ready to dive in, contact us today to begin our discovery process. We look forward to working with you!
Salt Lake City, Utah, May 10, 2022 ll IMAGE Studios® has been named in Inc.’s annual Best Workplaces list. The list results from a comprehensive measurement of American companies that have excelled in creating exceptional workplaces and company culture, whether operating in a physical or virtual facility.
IMAGE Studios® recently opened its new corporate experience center and HQ in Salt Lake City, bringing together its highly passionate and talented corporate leaders. The brand is shaping the future of entrepreneurs in the beauty, health, and wellness industries! Team members’ insights, support, and innovation empower the nationwide group of franchisees and the local small business owners at each of the locations.
After collecting data from thousands of submissions, Inc. announced the highest-ranking companies. Each company that was nominated took part in an employee survey, conducted by Quantum Workplace, which included topics such as management effectiveness, perks, fostering employee growth, and overall company culture. The organization’s benefits were also audited to determine overall score and ranking.
Founder and CEO, Jason Olsen celebrated, “This is an impressive recognition and speaks to the caliber of our team and company culture. At IMAGE, we firmly believe in the power of creating “space” – space for connection, space for support, space for beauty, and above all, space to be yourself. Our people are paramount to our success and our collective vision, internal connections, and corporate environment nurture and evolve the culture at IMAGE. ”
COO, Taylor Lamont commented, “The focus at IMAGE is on our people, diversity, culture, ideas, and the investment in our employees. Every layer of our company is entrenched in support, education, and empowerment, from our professionals to owners, to employees. IMAGE is best-in-class in training and professional development so our employees can thrive in success and fulfillment in their careers. I am so proud of our people and what we’ve created together.”
IMAGE Studios® is an exclusive franchise that provides modern, high-end salon studios at affordable rates to salon professionals. IMAGE has locations across 17 states with 148 more in development nationwide. In addition, IMAGE Studios® has its own smartphone app, IMAGE Pro by GlossGenius, an all-in-one business suite tool helping salon owners run their businesses more efficiently. High-end and modern designed studios, smart apps, and a visionary leader make IMAGE Studios® a trendsetter in the salon suite industry.
IMAGE Studios®, the luxury leader in the salon and spa coworking space has opened its first location in Charlotte, NC! IMAGE Studios® houses turnkey salon suites for beauty, health, and wellness entrepreneurs with locations already open in Raleigh and Wake Forest. This coworking business model empowers the growth of small businesses in the ever-expanding $63 billion beauty industry.
Charlotte IMAGE Owner Alnessa Goodwin commented, “IMAGE Studios® gives professionals the freedom to be their own boss with no limit on their creative possibilities or the level of success that can be achieved. It has been amazing to welcome such a great group of small business owners into our space!”
“2022 will be another monumental year for IMAGE as we open locations across the Carolinas. Thanks to an incredible team of IMAGE Owners and professionals – Wilmington Beach, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and more will open their doors to beauty professionals this year,” said IMAGE Studios® CEO Jason Olsen. “Charlotte is an amazing example of how we create modern, high-end salon spaces at affordable rates for salon professionals – this makes it possible for professionals to become successful entrepreneurs.”
There are currently 170 IMAGE Studios® Salon Suites in development throughout the US and this number increases month over month. IMAGE Studios® is an exclusive salon suite that creates modern, high-end salon spaces at affordable rates for salon professionals – this makes it possible for professionals to become successful entrepreneurs. IMAGE Studios® provides a unique opportunity by bringing together like-minded professionals and the guidance of mentors invested in the success of their business owners.
IMAGE Studios® Chief Operating Officer, Taylor Lamont, has been included in the Top 15 Influencers in 1851 Franchise’s 2022 list of its 175 most influential people in franchising. Whether franchising a business, buying a franchise, or growing a franchise, tapping into the franchise world’s thriving community of collaborative influencers is vital to a brand’s success.
Founder and CEO, Jason Olsen celebrated, “We are very proud of the amazing team we have established at IMAGE. Taylor is a powerful leader and this recognition is the result of his ability to find the right talent, execute in all areas of the business, and positively influence others to do the same. The IMAGE Studios® team crushed it again in 2021, opening stores across Colorado, Florida, Texas, North Carolina, Tennessee, Oregon, and Utah. We’re on track to open 40 new stores and award another 120 locations in 2022!”
Taylor Lamont commented, “I’m honored by the recognition and share this with my team nationwide. Their hard work and dedication to our people, our company, and the industries we serve drive our company’s culture and ultimately our success. I’m thrilled to work alongside our talented team and entrepreneur collective at IMAGE as well as the leaders in franchising throughout the country.”
Taylor joined IMAGE Studios® in 2019 and assembled their high-caliber leadership team to support the company’s 171 locations in development. He has been pivotal in the brand’s transformative growth, awarding 67 locations in 2021 alone. In recent social media posts, Taylor boasted about the company’s culture and people-centric approach, stating after IMAGE Studios® implemented five additional annual holidays for team members to enjoy 3-day weekends every 3-4 weeks, IMAGE Studios now ranks in the top 10% of US companies for employee benefits.
IMAGE Studios® is an exclusive salon suite franchise that creates modern, high-end salon spaces at affordable rates for salon professionals, making it possible for professionals to become successful entrepreneurs. IMAGE Studios® provides a unique opportunity by bringing together like-minded professionals and the guidance of mentors invested in the success of their business owners.
Creativity, curiosity, and connection. These are the values of Matthew Landis, owner of Matthew Landis Atelier in Salt Lake City, Utah. Matthew started his career in 1995 in Salt Lake City where he apprenticed as a hairdresser. In the early 2000s, he spent time working in New York City, Atlanta, and Miami Beach before returning to Salt Lake City to manage Sanctuary Day Spa. After seven years working at IMAGE Studios, in 2018 Matthew opened his own salon, Matthew Landis Atelier, in the chic neighborhood of 9th & 9th.
Matthew has been a color educator for most of his career, teaching for companies like Aveda, Davines, and L’Oreal Professionnel, and continues his partnership with IMAGE Studios as their Industry Expert and business coach. He is also the official hairdresser for ABC4 Utah, serving as stylist to their news team, and is a regular guest on Good Things Utah.
“Growing up, people like me didn’t become hairdressers, or at least that’s what I thought,” says Matthew. “I was a 4.0 student, most-likely-to-succeed, and was on the path to becoming an accountant or lawyer, but at 24 I had a quarter-life crisis. I met a bunch of hairdressers and saw how much fun they had – they got to wear cool clothes, listen to great music, move around all day, be creative, have a flexible schedule, and more than anything, make a lot of money. So I thought, well why not? Later, I got hooked up with Jason Olsen of IMAGE Studios who was starting this new Salon Suite concept. He’s an absolute genius and so supportive of entrepreneurs and business owners that he created this incredible environment for self-employed people in the health and beauty industry to thrive. Now I have a five-chair salon of my own.”
FINDING THE RIGHT FIT
Over his career, Matthew had used a variety of booking and payment apps, including Booker, Mindbody, Vagaro, and Schedulicity, but found that none of them did everything he needed from them. From complicated setup to clunky appointment booking systems to payment processing that involved third-party companies such as Square, Matthew always found it cumbersome to deal with multiple solutions. As the IMAGE Studios Industry Expert, he decided to go with the solution they recommend and signed up for GlossGenius in July 2020.
Matthew was immediately impressed at how easy switching and setting up the app was – he used GlossGenius’ White Glove concierge service to transfer over all of his client information, notes, calendar, and services. All he had to do was provide a short bio that automatically populated on his beautiful new booking website. Matthew saw the benefit of using GlossGenius the very first time he checked out a client, cutting down what was a seven-minute process to just a couple of minutes. With the ability to keep a credit card on file, checking out clients after future appointments is even faster.
“Having everything in one place – from booking and website confirmations to payment processing and sales reports – it makes all the difference,” says Matthew. “Before I might have had to use two or three apps, all of which I was paying for, and I had to switch back and forth. But the first thing I loved about GlossGenius is that they did the setup for me – I went to bed one day and woke up and everything was done – it was just so easy. And it sounds so inconsequential and trivial, but I cannot stress how important the checkout process is. With GlossGenius, the checkout process is so much faster and smoother. I can take the money for the service, sell the client retail products, and make another appointment all in fewer steps and using just one app – which is incredible. I was delighted the first time that I used it and it’s one of the main reasons I have a near-100 percent rebooking rate.”
STAYING ORGANIZED AND EFFICIENT
Matthew’s favorite GlossGenius features are the ones that help him stay organized. GlossGenius charges a flat 2.6 percent fee regardless of how a payment is processed, and he can track all revenue from credit cards to checks to cash and Venmo and see them all in one P&L report. He can upload all of his various expenses, including the vendor and category, and keep pictures of the receipts. GlossGenius also sends Matthew a text message with client notes before they arrive and another text message reminder after the appointment that he can respond to with new notes, which automatically populate in their client file. And when it was time to raise his prices, Matthew was able to set the email marketing parameters in GlossGenius to just the clients he had seen in the last two years.
With GlossGenius, Matthew can run his salon without the need for a receptionist, and whereas other apps charged him for each team member he added to the system, he pays the same $24 a month even though he has given staff access to the GlossGenius platform. Every Monday, GlossGenius sends Matthew a weekly review email that shows him how much time and money he has saved – about $30 a week just in payment processing fees.
“I teach a class on retirement and investing, and as I tell my students, if they take that $30 a week and invest it in the S&P 500 for 25 years they can generate an additional $600,000 for retirement,” says Matthew. “But GlossGenius also saves me hours and hours of potential frustration – I haven’t had a single minute of frustration with GlossGenius. As for the client notes feature, it’s an absolute game changer, it’s the coolest, most genius thing I’ve ever seen. Clients will say ‘Oh my god, I love what you did last time, do the same thing,’ so taking good notes is critical. I’m taking way better notes than I ever have in my entire career because I don’t have to remember to do it – it’s part of the whole process. GlossGenius makes communicating with clients faster and more efficient all around, and when it comes time to file my taxes in the Spring, I know I have all of my reports ready to go. Having used GlossGenius, I wouldn’t use anything else, and for anyone looking for a new solution, I would say that in 24 hours from now you’ll have a whole different, elevated, upgraded, sleek, and sexy experience for you and your clientele.”
[Salt Lake City, Utah] — October 12, 2021 — IMAGE Studios® today announced it was named to the 2021 Utah 100, MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN)’s annual list of the fastest-growing companies in Utah. IMAGE ranked in the top 100 companies and was honored at the 27th annual Utah 100 Awards program, held at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City.
Founder and CEO, Jason Olsen celebrated the recognition, “IMAGE has experienced transformative growth and brand evolution in the last 24 months – we started development in 12 new markets, 6 new states, and closed on 48 locations nationwide this year alone. We are a unique real estate investment opportunity, taking salon suites to a whole new level as we expand our nationwide footprint. We appreciate every IMAGE Owner who joins this incredible journey with us!”
IMAGE is a nationwide franchise with a luxury real estate model that is revolutionizing the future of the salon industry by empowering entrepreneurs in the franchising world as well as the beauty, health, and wellness industries. IMAGE Studios was responsible for the creation of 300+ small businesses last year, the majority run by women, and/or members of the LGBTQ+, Latinx, and Black communities. IMAGE Studios® continues to boom throughout 2021 and is well on its way to 300 locations sold by 2024.
“We congratulate all of this year’s Utah 100 companies for building outstanding businesses and making strong contributions to Utah’s economy,” said Dave Chase, Chairman of the MWCN Utah 100 committee. “These companies further advance Utah’s standing as an excellent place to do business.”
Recipients of the Utah 100 were chosen by the percentage of revenue increase of each company between 2016 and 2020.
MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN) is the largest business networking organization in Utah, consisting of entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, consultants, legal professionals, bankers, and educators. MWCN seeks to promote and recognize business growth and capital development in the state through a variety of award programs and activities.
IMAGE Studios has signed with our newest owners, Chris and Joey Johnson, to bring breath-taking studios to Jupiter, FL! We look forward to working with this team as they develop gorgeous locations!
IMAGE Studios® is an exclusive salon suite that provides modern, high-end salon spaces to beauty, health, and wellness professionals. Our affordable rates make it possible for professionals to become successful entrepreneurs.
IMAGE Studios has signed with our newest owner, Mallory Beaton, to bring more breath-taking studios to Tampa Bay, FL! We look forward to working with Mallory as she builds a studio to join the ranks of our other locations in Dunedin, Royal Palm Beach, and Delray Beach!
IMAGE Studios® is an exclusive salon suite that provides modern, high-end salon spaces to beauty, health, and wellness professionals. Our affordable rates make it possible for professionals to become successful entrepreneurs.
IMAGE Studios® celebrates its 130th location with new markets in Georgia, Minnesota, Kentucky and Massachusetts! This summer saw the addition of 27 locations to the booming brand. IMAGE is a nationwide franchise with a luxury real estate model that is revolutionizing the future of the salon industry by empowering entrepreneurs in the franchising world as well as the beauty, health, and wellness industries.
Jeff Yeary, from Lexington, Kentucky invested in 10 IMAGE locations with his daughter in law, Brittany, “As an experienced franchise owner, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity IMAGE Studios presented to me. I appreciated the brand’s depth of knowledge and preparedness of its team. IMAGE Studios has leapfrogged in a very short time to one of the best franchisors I have ever seen.”
This wave of new IMAGE Owners means that IMAGE doubled its footprint in South Carolina & California – showing its dominance in the salon suite industry. With the first location in Atlanta, IMAGE Owner, Adrienne Sienkowski knew that she made the right decision with IMAGE Studios, “IMAGE has the luxurious and modern look that the most talented professionals need. We knew that this was the look we wanted for Atlanta.”
IMAGE Founder & CEO, Jason Olsen celebrated the brand’s growth this summer, “Along with our impressive new IMAGE Owners that have joined our brand, we are excited to announce that several leases have been executed in the Ohio and Missouri markets. We’ve also opened 4 locations in Colorado, Texas, and Utah in the past 30 days. With 130 locations now in development, 2021 will be another monumental year for IMAGE Studios®!”
COO, Taylor Lamont commented, “IMAGE Studios® started development in 12 new markets, 6 new states, and closed on 48 locations nationwide this year. We are a unique real estate investment opportunity, attracting the highest caliber of franchisees coast to coast by creating a strong support network of business training and coaching that has been instrumental in bringing over 50% of open locations to 100% occupancy!”
IMAGE Studios® continues to boom throughout 2021 and is well on its way to their goal of 300 locations sold by 2024.
IMAGE Studios®, a leader in the salon and spa studio space, announced they will open their first locations in Boston, MA! IMAGE Studios® is an exclusive studio salon that provides modern, high-end salon spaces to beauty, health, and wellness professionals. Their affordable rates make it possible for professionals to become successful entrepreneurs.
Massachusetts IMAGE Owners, Lori and Rich Murphy, are delighted to open the first location in the state and offer an alternative to traditional salon ownership.
IMAGE Owner, Lori Murphy, commented, “IMAGE Studios® is the best in coworking salon suites. They set the highest standard for design and support for professionals, and I am so excited to be part of this journey! We will be the benchmark for cutting-edge design in MA.”
Lori and Rich are big fans of staying active and spend much of their time doing a variety of outdoor activities and enjoying sporting events for their 3 children. They are thrilled to begin a new journey to help their community members find success in entrepreneurship.
Founder and CEO, Jason Olsen, commented, “It is incredible to have high caliber franchisees like Lori & Rich to bring the IMAGE Studios® brand to Massachusetts. Our franchise is driven by our core values of creativity, freedom, and success, for both our franchisees and the health, beauty, and wellness entrepreneurs who build their businesses with IMAGE.” IMAGE Studios® helped launch 364 new entrepreneurs in 2020 – with the overwhelming majority being businesses owned by women and minorities.
IMAGE is currently franchising in 45 states with locations across California, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Utah, South Carolina, Tennessee, Oregon, and Ohio. They’re growing rapidly with their East Coast expansion, with over 120 locations in development! They boast the simplicity of their concept: IMAGE Studios® provides an incredible space and atmosphere; their IMAGE Pros bring their passion, talent, and clientele. Together, they create an intoxicating formula for success for their small business owners across the country.
