Beauty & Wellness — page 15

Great Clips appoints Traci Elder as Vice President of Marketing

Dr. Eric Jenkins owns eight MassageLuXe locations and works as a critical care physician.

Jennifer LoBianco, CMO of Best Life Brands, shares her experience and insights on franchising and marketing.

Presented as part of the IFA’s annual gathering, the Global Franchise Awards recognize brands that demonstrate excellence in growth, franchisee support, innovation and long-term sustainability.

More than a clinical training event, VIO University is a cornerstone of the brand’s franchisee support model; providing franchisees with hands-on exposure to emerging treatments, new protocols and vetted technologies tha

Aaron Gillaspie is the President and CEO of Willis Park Corporation

New U Women’s Clinic & Aesthetics is setting its sights on Spokane as it continues to expand its franchise footprint.

Sarah and Sal Muneer sign three-store lease for Drybar and Radiant Waxing.

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa has announced the expansion of its franchise development team with the appointment of Kristie Kalinowski as Vice President of Franchise Development, Corissa Miller…

IMAGE Studios, a luxury salon suites franchise, targets growth in Houston, planning further expansion to meet climbing demand.

Kelly Talal builds 3 Pigtails & Crewcuts salons in Atlanta

IMAGE Studios rises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 ranking, with gains in unit growth, financial stability, and franchisee support.

CHICAGO, Feb. 25, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Sonal Patel is now expanding her Woodhouse Spas portfolio in the Chicago market.

VIO Med Spa signs 3-unit agreement in North Carolina with Dr. Kajal Desai

The luxury spa brand has identified a pipeline for over 100 new locations, focusing on major markets in California, Florida, and New York.

StretchMed, a mobile wellness franchise, earned a place on 1851 Franchise’s 2026 Fastest Growing Emerging Franchises list with a recognition for innovation and momentum.

MassageLuXe emphasizes a membership-based model to support ongoing engagement with clients.

Next Health is moving fast to put its stamp on Lindora, the medical weight-loss brand it acquired from Xponential Fitness last September, launching franchise sales and overhauling the brand’s clinical programming as it s

February 18, 2026 // Franchising.com // MODESTO, CA – VIO Med Spa expanded its footprint to California with its recent opening in Modesto.

IMAGE Studios’ vice president of operations provided expert tips on the franchise renewal process, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and planning.

Woodhouse Spas identifies 100+ new territories for luxury spa franchise expansion in affluent suburban markets across the U.S.

Sola Salons opens its largest location in Minneapolis, featuring 114 professional chairs and 101 suites.

Sola Salons surpasses 21,000 systemwide locations, with a strong growth vision for 2026 and a focus on providing the best possible support to franchisees.

Sonal Patel is expanding her Woodhouse Spas portfolio in the Chicago market, partnering with her nephew and his wife to bring the brand's high-end experience to the local community.