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title: "IMAGE Studios Rises in Entrepreneur Franchise 500 for 2026"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/e128b4cb-57d3-4c71-b124-251eeb8d3408
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/image-studios-named-to-entrepreneurs-2026-franchise-500-2731534
category: "Hair & salon suites"
industry: "Beauty & Wellness"
segment: "Hair & salon suites"
published: 2026-02-25T15:10:51.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:18:07.432Z
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# IMAGE Studios Rises in Entrepreneur Franchise 500 for 2026

**TL;DR:** IMAGE Studios has been ranked No. 265 in Entrepreneur's 2026 Franchise 500, rising 79 spots from 2025 due to gains in unit growth and franchisee support. The brand's founder and CEO, Jason Olsen, attributes the recognition to the strength of their model and commitment to long-term success.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2026-02-25. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/image-studios-named-to-entrepreneurs-2026-franchise-500-2731534).*

## Story

IMAGE Studios has been named one of the country’s top franchise brands earning the No. 265 spot in Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500 ranking .

The list remains one of franchising’s most competitive benchmarks. IMAGE Studios moved up 79 spots from 2025. The rise was supported by gains in unit growth, financial stability, franchisee support, operations, marketing and brand strength.

Founder and CEO Jason Olsen called the recognition a meaningful milestone for the brand and its franchisees. “This ranking reflects the strength of our model, the dedication of our franchise owners and our commitment to building a brand that supports long-term success,” he said in a press release .

IMAGE Studios spent 2025 opening new studios, entering priority markets and sustaining strong performance across the system. Alongside that growth, the brand introduced new education and support initiatives aimed at helping IMAGE Pros and franchisees succeed long term.

Entrepreneur evaluates franchises based on more than 150 data points, including costs, fees, growth, size, brand strength and financial performance. IMAGE Studios’ inclusion and significant rise in the ranking underscore its growing momentum and position as a leading franchise opportunity.

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- Beauty & Wellness (sector)
- Entrepreneur (publication)
- franchise ranking (topic)
- franchisee support (topic)
- unit growth (topic)
- IMAGE Studios (company)
- Jason Olsen (person)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/image-studios-named-to-entrepreneurs-2026-franchise-500-2731534). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/e128b4cb-57d3-4c71-b124-251eeb8d3408).