Beauty & Wellness — page 13

After more than 20 years in the corporate world, Amit Shah sought an entrepreneurial opportunity.

Blo Blow Dry Bar expands into Kentucky with local owner Mary Sumpter.

The Dallas metro area has characteristics such as population growth and demand for wellness services.

Born in Cheshire and now expanding further afield, the rebrand signals a bold new direction for one of the UK’s most exciting barbering businesses.

QC Kinetix today announced the appointment of Peter Holt as chief executive officer.

MassageLuXe today announced the launch of a six-month educational webinar series designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs better understand the realities of franchise ownership.

Great Clips offers Stanley Cup Final trip and tickets sweepstakes.

When Dan Miller opened his first dermani MEDSPA locations in the Atlanta area in 2020, he didn’t fear failure and he didn’t get bogged down in worrying about what might go wrong.

The spa franchise signed nine agreements and opened five locations in the first quarter, with more than half of the growth coming from existing franchisees.

Name: Katie Gillberg Title: Founder and CEO Company: Hydrate IV Bar Years in franchising: 5 Number of units: 25

V’s Barbershop provides information on its franchise costs, fees, and profit data for 2026, offering a men’s grooming brand with modern amenities and classic services.

Following its acquisition by Transom Capital Group, the beauty and wellness franchisor signed over 50 agreements across its portfolio, including Drybar and Elements Massage.

FACE FOUNDRIÉ is setting its sights on significant growth across the Greater DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) region.

In Q1 2026, Hand & Stone signed nine franchise agreements – marking the second-highest number of first-quarter signings in the past five years – and opened five new spas, expanding access to massage, facial and skincare services across the U.S.

Shifting the conversation from awareness to action, Heights Wellness Retreat is reframing the conversation around self-care – it’s not a luxury, but a necessary, proactive investment in long-term health and well-being.

Phenix Salon Suites, the nation’s #1 salon suite franchise, announced its expansion in the Northeast with a newly signed development agreement with Filakan Holdings, LLC.

The Joint Chiropractic partners with Subaru of Utah to serve 275 employees.

Red Light Method expands to meet demand in the $2 trillion-dollar American wellness industry, opening four new studios in Q1 2026 and projecting to grow to 25 locations.

This milestone marks the brand’s growth beyond its South Florida roots, bringing its elevated, membership-driven model to the region.

RazzleDazzle Barbershop is a men’s grooming franchise that combines a classic barbershop atmosphere with pampering services, memberships, retail products and a highly styled guest experience.

Former Regis Corporation executive Michelle DeVore will oversee marketing for the 800-unit portfolio, which includes Drybar, Amazing Lash Studio, and Elements Massage.

Franchise Opportunity Deep Dive: An art-forward, inclusive hair care concept blending salon, barbering and neighborhood culture.

Sola Salons is a 740-plus-unit salon suites franchise, backed by parent company Radiance Holdings .

At Oakwell Beer Spa, Mom isn’t being doused in actual beer. She’s soaking in a warm, aromatic bath infused with hops, barley and therapeutic herbs, part of a growing trend toward experiential wellness gifts that prioritize relaxation, connection and self-care.