
FT Reporters Try Out 3 Salon Franchises and Report Back
FT reporters review Regal Nails, V's Barbershop and Waxing the City.
Wax, brow & lash in Beauty & Wellness. Salon, spa, medspa and wellness franchise coverage, from unit deals to the brands expanding nationally.
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FT reporters review Regal Nails, V's Barbershop and Waxing the City.

Katin Keirstead is the new brand president of Waxing the City, a waxing franchise under the Purpose Brands umbrella.
The acquisition is the middle-market private equity firm’s third sunless tanning deal in a little over three years and its first beauty transaction since industry veteran Andrew Stanleick, formerly president of skin heal
The Lash Lounge introduces Korean Lash Lift and Brow Stain services.

Uni K Wax appoints Christina Simeone as VP of operations.
Uni K Wax appoints Christina Simeone as Vice President of Operations.

Hammer & Nails, the men’s luxury grooming franchise in America, has announced an expanded leadership team as the brand continues to grow its footprint of more than 75 locations nationwide.

Hammer & Nails, a luxury grooming franchise aimed at men, announced it has made a series of leadership moves.
Uni K Wax appoints Jarred Fajerski as CEO amid expansion.

Texas native Trent Perez brings Frenchies Modern Nail Care to Pearland with 27 locations.

Colorado-based medspa concept Glosshouz has signed its first franchise agreement for a new Denver location, marking the brand's transition from a single flagship to a franchise system.

The men’s luxury grooming franchise Hammer & Nails is utilizing a membership-based revenue model to drive predictable cash flow and support its multi-unit growth strategy.

The beauty, aesthetics and wellness industries continue to attract entrepreneurs looking for recession-resistant service businesses built around recurring customer demand.

Loni Le Van-Etter creates Glosshouz, a beauty franchise with $2 million revenue
Uni K Wax expands with new studios in Connecticut and Arizona
Uni K Wax officially launched new membership programs in May, introducing flexible service plans designed to make professional waxing more accessible, customizable and affordable for today’s consumers.

Frenchies Modern Nail Care enters New Mexico with two units
Nail salons are one of the last truly fragmented four-wall consumer industries left in the U.S., with no major scaled brands.

Head to Toe Brands CEO Meg Roberts discusses scaling a beauty platform
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.

Hammer & Nails franchise costs $694,300 to $944,045 to start.
Uni K Wax plans to open 12 locations in North Texas

Kristin Kidd leads Head to Toe Brands and owns School of Rock locations

Frenchies Modern Nail Care has promoted industry veteran and multi-unit franchise owner Kayla Bramlet to serve as president.