Author: Lizzie Webb

IMAGE Studios® has ranked at #160 for its first ranking in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Placement in the Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry, making it one of the company’s most competitive rankings ever. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, Franchise 500® ranks IMAGE Studios® as #160 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength & stability, and brand power. This is the first year that IMAGE has been ranked and recognized, leapfrogging other franchises into this spot.

“2020 was a challenging year for everyone, but it was also a year of unusual opportunity,” says Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur editor-in-chief. “Franchises were able to be nimble and innovative, serving the needs of franchisees and customers in ways that will resonate for many years to come. We believe that, when we eventually look back on this time, we’ll see it as a moment when many brands defined themselves for the future.”

IMAGE Studios® is a nationwide franchise brand with a real estate model that is revolutionizing the future of the salon industry. Founder and CEO, Jason Olsen commented, “We aren’t the typical real estate investment – our business model produces a Return on Investment (ROI) at 34%+ compared to commercial real estate at 10%> ROI. We area franchise driven by creativity, freedom, and success, for both our franchisees and the health, beauty, and wellness entrepreneurs who build their businesses with IMAGE.” IMAGE Studios® provided entrepreneur opportunities to 364 new business owners in 2020 – with the overwhelming majority being businesses owned by women and minorities.

Over its 42 years in existence, the Franchise 500® has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors, and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. IMAGE Studios® position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity. 

To view IMAGE Studios® in the full ranking, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2021 issue of Entrepreneur, available now on newsstands.

Source – www.franchising.com

IMAGE Studios® was delighted to be announced in Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s TOP 100 Game Changers for 2020!

IMAGE Studios® is an exclusive franchise that provides modern, high-end studios at affordable rates to IMAGE Pros. Our core values of CREATIVITY + FREEDOM + SUCCESS™ constitute the driving force that empowers us collectively and embodies all that we do as professionals in this industry. Our studio rental business model aims to improve the communities we live in through the creation, support, and growth of independent business owners across the country. Our concept is simple: we provide an incredible space, atmosphere, and support network and our IMAGE Pros bring their passion, talent, and clientèle to their space. Together, we create an intoxicating formula for success.

IMAGE Studios® Founder, Jason Olsen commented, There are other franchises across the country that provide salon studios to beauty professionals. On the surface, these might appear to be similar to the IMAGE Studios®’ business model but, through hard work and innovation, we stand out from the crowd. We’ve defined a truly unique business model that focuses on the motivation and success of our IMAGE Pros, in addition to providing a beautifully built-out space.

We addressed every major problem we identified when we created the first IMAGE Studios®. Our passion for business training and support has taken our franchise to the next level, allowing us to differentiate ourselves significantly from the other competitors in this niche market.”

Alesia Visconti, CEO / Publisher of Franchise Dictionary Magazine says, “Franchise ownership allows people to follow their dreams of being their own boss and taking control of their futures. It supports people working for themselves but not by themselves. It’s a community of professionals all supporting successful business ownership. A brand that earns the Top 100 Game Changers designation raises the bar and clearly sets itself apart!”

The Franchise Dictionary Magazine is a leading franchise publication in both digital and print format and has more than 350,000 readers. It targets prospective franchisees in an informative and educational manner and is well-respected throughout the industry.

You can find the special Game Changer section here:  https://franchisedictionarymagazine.com/2020-game-changers/

IMAGE Studios®, a leader in the salon and spa studio space, has opened its newest location in Franklin, Tennessee by IMAGE Owner, Craig Utley. IMAGE is part of a burgeoning trend in the beauty business, which leases turnkey salon suites to beauty professionals looking to open their own business, empowering entrepreneurship and growth in the growing $63 billion beauty industry.

Leading the trend in the creative coworking space boom, IMAGE Studios® operates similarly to WeWork, Regis, and Impact Hub, with a focus on turnkey salon space for beauty professionals. IMAGE Studios®  takes large retail space (typically 4,000 – 6,500 SF) and builds anywhere from 25-35 salon “studios” that are leased to professionals including hairstylists, estheticians, microblade specialists, massage therapists, tattoo artists, and other health and beauty service providers, who operate their businesses within the studios.

IMAGE Studios® founder, Jason Olsen, said “It is great to see locations opening in Tennessee! We were excited to work with Craig, he has built a beautiful, high-end salon and we can’t wait to see the success he will have as more and more IMAGE Pros join this incredible location.”

There are over 60 IMAGE Studios® in development throughout the US, and this is growing every single month. The company expects to have 300 locations in development throughout the continental US by 2023 to meet the demand of its business model. The build-out stage of our development covers the areas of design, construction, milestones, and timelines. IMAGE Studios® is an exclusive studio salon that provides modern, high-end salon spaces at affordable rates to salon professionals, making it possible for professionals to become successful entrepreneurs. By providing a luxurious and high-end space, like-minded professionals to connect with, and the guidance of mentors invested in the success of these entrepreneurs, IMAGE Studios® provides a unique opportunity to ensure success for all. They boast the simplicity of their concept: IMAGE Studios® provides an incredible space and atmosphere; their IMAGE Pros bring the passion, talent, and clientele. Together, they create an intoxicating formula for success for our small business owners across the country.

IMAGE Studios® will open its Franklin, TN location, home to luxurious salon studios, this fall with IMAGE Owner, Craig Utley. Leading the trend in the creative coworking space boom, IMAGE Studios® city operates similarly to WeWork, Regis, and Impact Hub, with a focus on turnkey salon space for beauty professionals. IMAGE Studios® takes large retail space (typically 4,000 – 6,500 SF) and builds anywhere from 25-35 or more salon “studios” that are leased to salon professionals including hairstylists, estheticians, microblade specialists, massage therapists, tattoo artists, and other health and beauty service providers who operate their businesses within the studios.

Health and beauty entrepreneurs throughout the area are being offered a unique business opportunity. IMAGE Studios® provides all of the tools necessary to own and operate a salon with none of the normal risks involved.

IMAGE Owner, Craig said “Seeing the glass in our space has been amazing! We cannot wait for the rest of the design aesthetic to come alive and start welcoming our IMAGE Pros!”

IMAGE Studios®, a leader in the salon and spa studio space, has opened its newest location in Beaverton, OR by IMAGE Owner, Shaun Broetje. IMAGE is part of a burgeoning trend in the beauty business, which leases turnkey salon suites to beauty professionals looking to open their own business, empowering entrepreneurship and growth in the growing $63 billion beauty industry.

Leading the trend in the creative coworking space boom, IMAGE Studios® operates similarly to WeWork, Regis, and Impact Hub, with a focus on turnkey salon space for beauty professionals. IMAGE Studios®  takes large retail space (typically 4,000 – 6,500 SF) and builds anywhere from 25-35 salon “studios” that are leased to professionals including hairstylists, estheticians, microblade specialists, massage therapists, tattoo artists, and other health and beauty service providers, who operate their businesses within the studios.

IMAGE Studios® founder, Jason Olsen, said “It is great to see locations opening in Oregon! We were excited to work with Shaun, he has built a beautiful, high-end salon and we can’t wait to see the success he will have as more and more IMAGE Pros join this incredible location.”

There are over 60 IMAGE Studios® in development throughout the US, and this is growing month by month. The company expects to have 300 locations in development throughout the US by 2023 to meet the demand of its business model. The build-out stage of our development covers the areas of design, construction, milestones, and timelines. IMAGE Studios® is an exclusive studio salon that provides modern, high-end salon space at affordable rates to salon professionals, making it possible for professionals to become successful entrepreneurs. By providing a luxurious and high-end space, like-minded professionals to connect with, and the guidance of mentors invested in the success of these entrepreneurs, IMAGE Studios® provides a unique opportunity to ensure success for all. They boast the simplicity of their concept: IMAGE Studios® provides an incredible space and atmosphere; their IMAGE Pros bring the passion, talent, and clientele. Together, they create an intoxicating formula for success for our small business owners across the country.

IMAGE Studios®, a leader in the salon and spa studio space, has opened its newest location in North Raleigh, NC by IMAGE Owner, Kevin McNamara. IMAGE is part of a burgeoning trend in the beauty business, which leases turnkey salon suites to beauty professionals looking to open their own business, empowering entrepreneurship and growth in the growing $63 billion beauty industry.

Leading the trend in the creative coworking space boom, IMAGE Studios® operates similarly to WeWork, Regis, and Impact Hub, with a focus on turnkey salon space for beauty professionals. IMAGE Studios® North Raleigh takes large retail space (typically 4,000 – 6,500 SF) and builds anywhere from 25-35 salon “studios” that are leased to professionals including hairstylists, estheticians, microblade specialists, massage therapists, tattoo artists, and other health and beauty service providers, who operate their businesses within the studios.

IMAGE Studios® founder, Jason Olsen, said “It is great to see locations opening in North Carolina! We were excited to work with Kevin and Nan, they have built a beautiful, high-end salon and we can’t wait to see the success they will have as more and more IMAGE Pros join their location.”

There are over 60 IMAGE Studios® in development throughout the US, and this is growing month by month. The company expects to have 300 locations in development throughout the US by 2023 to meet the demand of its business model. The build-out stage of our development covers the areas of design, construction, milestones, and timelines. IMAGE Studios® is an exclusive studio salon that provides modern, high-end salon space at affordable rates to salon professionals, making it possible for professionals to become successful entrepreneurs. By providing a luxurious and high-end space, like-minded professionals to connect with, and the guidance of mentors invested in the success of these entrepreneurs, IMAGE Studios® provides a unique opportunity to ensure success for all. They boast the simplicity of their concept: IMAGE Studios® provides an incredible space and atmosphere; their IMAGE Pros bring the passion, talent, and clientele. Together, they create an intoxicating formula for success for our small business owners across the country.

IMAGE Studios®  has locations in Utah, Florida, Texas, California, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and South Carolina with dozens more in development to open over the next 12-18 months.  Founder and President, Jason Olsen, says, “IMAGE is known for bringing modern and luxurious spaces to the professionals in the beauty industry. We are proud to be the leader in creating beautiful salon studios that are turnkey spaces for professionals to open their own salon easily, without the investment required to open a traditional salon. Our business model creates a platform for success and we have thousands of professionals who have become entrepreneurs under our business model across the country. The American dream becomes a reality for any professional who is ready to take the next step in their career and open their own salon. We are known for our cutting edge design, strong company culture, great franchise operations and support, and best in class branding that you see in each of our coworking salon suites. We love bringing life to retail spaces across the United States. There’s nothing quite like IMAGE.”

Jason Olsen serves as President of the company, driving strategic growth and innovation. Brother and Co-founder, Shaun Olsen, the company’s Vice President, leads company development and onboarding resources for new franchisees. Jason and Shaun have assembled a powerhouse corporate team and IMAGE owner collective who are taking their luxurious salon-suite concept nationwide.

Our founders Jason Olsen and Shaun Olsen join TOM SCARDA, CFE for an episode of The Franchise Academy.

“IMAGE Studios is a modern salon suite concept with beauty and brains! Their franchise owners are corporate executives, power-couples with business acumen to balance between running a real estate franchise model, and maintaining relationships with beauty professionals.”

“IMAGE Studios is a modern salon suite concept with beauty and brains! Their franchise owners are corporate executives, power-couples with business acumen to balance between running a real estate franchise model, and maintaining relationships with beauty professionals.”

https://www.tomscarda.com/podcast-episodes/2020/8/23/image-studios-360-a-concept-poised-for-success-in-a-post-covid-world

Welcome to our new IMAGE Owners in Last Vegas – Bill & Courtney Banton!

Bill brings 25+ years of experience as a human resources executive to the table whilst Courtney compliments his skill set with 6+ years in marketing. For several years, they’ve been searching for a franchise opportunity built on a proven concept and backed by an exceptional operations team and outstanding community of franchisees. They believe they’ve found that with IMAGE Studios!

Welcome to the IMAGE Family!

This week we have welcomed new IMAGE Owners in North Carolina and Alabama.

This will be the first IMAGE Studios in Alabama and we are so excited to see the awesome location this team will open!

We cannot wait to see your success! If you are interested in your journey to Creativity, Freedom, and Success please visit https://lnkd.in/g9ETwCN

IMAGE Studios® is the most exciting studio salon concept in the country. IMAGE Studios® was designed for industry professionals like you, making it possible to have your own salon and be your own boss. Our concept is simple: we provide an incredible space and atmosphere – you bring your passion, talent, and clientele. Together we create an intoxicating formula for success. Come and take a tour of our gorgeous space today, and lease your future!

IMAGE Studios® will open its Dunedin, FL location, home to luxurious salon studios, this fall with franchise owners, Hilton & Julie Bell. Leading the trend in the creative coworking space boom, IMAGE Studios® city operates similarly to WeWork, Regis, and Impact Hub, with a focus on turnkey salon space for beauty professionals. IMAGE Studios® takes large retail space (typically 4,000 – 6,500 SF) and builds anywhere from 25-35 or more salon “studios” that are leased to salon professionals including hairstylists, estheticians, microblade specialists, massage therapists, tattoo artists, and other health and beauty service providers who operate their businesses within the studios. 

Health and beauty entrepreneurs throughout the area are being offered a unique business opportunity. IMAGE Studios® provides all of the tools necessary to own and operate a salon with none of the normal risks involved.

IMAGE Owner, Hilton Bell said “Seeing our building take shape has been amazing! We cannot wait for the rest of the design aesthetic to come alive and start welcoming our IMAGE Pros!”

IMAGE Studios® Franchise is excited to announce that Rick Gilmartin, is our new IMAGE Owner in Texas, and will be joining the company’s nationwide team as the brand moves into its next phase of growth.

IMAGE Studios®  has locations in Utah, Florida, Texas, California, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and South Carolina with dozens more in development to open over the next 12-18 months.  Founder and President, Jason Olsen, says, “IMAGE is known for bringing modern and luxurious spaces to the professionals in the beauty industry. We are proud to be the leader in creating beautiful salon studios that are turnkey spaces for professionals to open their own salon easily, without the investment required to open a traditional salon. Our business model creates a platform for success and we have thousands of professionals who have become entrepreneurs under our business model across the country. The American dream becomes a reality for any professional who is ready to take the next step in their career and open their own salon. We are known for our cutting edge design, strong company culture, great franchise operations and support, and best in class branding that you see in each of our coworking salon suites. We love bringing life to retail spaces across the United States. There’s nothing quite like IMAGE.”

Jason Olsen serves as President of the company, driving strategic growth and innovation. Brother and Co-founder, Shaun Olsen, the company’s Vice President, leads company development and onboarding resources for new franchisees. Jason and Shaun have assembled a powerhouse corporate team and IMAGE owner collective who are taking their luxurious salon-suite concept nationwide.