Salon, spa, medspa and wellness franchise coverage, from unit deals to the brands expanding nationally.
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The brand’s growth has been led by franchise owner Nicole Delahanty, a former finance executive who became FACE FOUNDRIÉ’s first franchisee after a 25-year career in risk management and investment consulting.
In Happy Valley, Arizona, Yvette Stumpf , a franchisee with Pigtails & Crewcuts , the 85-plus unit kids salon franchise, is turning an ordinary haircut experience into a learning and community engagement opportunity.
Sola Salons signs new franchises and opens studios in Q1 2026.
Men represent 49 percent of US spa guests, up from 29 percent.
A spa and taproom concept offered a Father’s Day package including a beer-inspired wellness experience.
As the first national lash brand to adopt LED/UV technology at scale, The Lash Lounge is addressing long-standing challenges in the lash industry, including extended adhesive cure times and sensitivity to traditional application methods.
VIO Med Spa adds 10 new franchise owners across the US.
Allen, Texas — 4Ever Young announced today a signed development agreement that will bring the concept to the greater Dallas area with a new location planned for Allen, Texas.
Healthy Extracts acquires influencer Sommer Ray’s wellness brand Imaraïs Beauty for $20 million as part of a nationwide retail and manufacturing expansion.
The rise of specialized hair extension salons is driving franchise growth as the service transitions from a luxury splurge to a routine beauty maintenance category.
Hand & Stone signs over half of franchise agreements with veterans in Q1 2026
Wellness franchise 4Ever Young is scaling its anti-aging and longevity clinics to over 80 locations this year as consumer demand for hormone optimization and peptides grows.
Aesthetics chains like LaserAway are expanding into longevity treatments and diagnostic tools as skincare brands shift their focus from pure beauty to long-term preventative health.
The Texas-based luxury spa brand has debuted a national franchise platform after seven years of operational development and brand refinement.
Hammer & Nails franchise costs $694,300 to $944,045 to start.
Abe Hong, a veteran technology executive, joins the massage and skincare franchise to oversee digital strategy, cybersecurity, and franchisee support systems.
As demand for longevity accelerates, Ultimate Longevity Center aims to replace fragmented wellness offerings with an integrated, prescriptive care model designed for scale. Interes
The umbrella franchisor of Drybar and Amazing Lash Studio has named the 20-year marketing veteran to lead brand strategy across its portfolio of service-based concepts.
FACE FOUNDRIÉ reports Q1 2026 growth with nine new deals
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 11, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Massage Envy today announced the appointment of Abe Hong as chief technology officer.
New membership club offers preferred access, curated experiences, and a personalized approach to long term aesthetic wellness. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — VIO Med Spa , a nationally recogni
Rob Goggins stepped into his new role as president and CEO of Great Clips, Inc.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 7, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Massage Envy has named the winners of its national awards program at the 2026 Annual Performance Summit in Las Vegas, Nev.
A franchisee of Project LeanNation highlights how the brand's recurring revenue model and lean operations provide the flexibility needed to balance business ownership with motherhood.