My Salon Suite

Salon Suite Franchise Receives Recognition Following Record-Breaking 2022

CARROLLTON, Texas — MY SALON Suite, a salon suite franchise that focuses on providing stylists and beauticians a personal space to build their business and the beauty industry’s future, announced today it has been recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur‘s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the 2023 Franchise 500® ranks MY SALON Suite as #66 overall for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.

“MY SALON Suite’s tremendous growth and recent successes are a testament to the strength of the brand,” said Mark Jameson, chief development officer. “The concept utilizes a semi-absentee model that is ideal for multi-unit and multi-brand franchise partners looking to diversify their portfolio. I look forward to seeing what other milestones the brand will reach in the year ahead.”

The recognition follows a record-breaking year for MY SALON Suite, building on a growing sales track record. The brand opened 42 franchise locations and one corporate location in 2022 to reach a milestone of over 250 locations, expanding nationwide with plans to grow the brand internationally in 2023. In addition, Suite Relief Fund™, MY SALON Suite’s annual fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, raised over $123,000 in one month and set a new record for the brand.

“I went into business to be able to build something that would positively impact the lives of others and build long-financial stability for my family,” said Ray Harrigill, MY SALON Suite franchisee with locations across Louisiana and Mississippi. “We were looking for a business that complemented and leveraged the skills of the team we had in place with our other businesses. We love to see our tenants and customers succeed, and we love to see our team thrive. We are excited about the growth and future of the brand.”

In Entrepreneur‘s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s 44-year-old ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The editorial team researches and assesses several factors that go into the evaluation including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability.

“The past year underscores the extraordinary opportunities that the franchise industry presents for entrepreneurs of all levels,” says Entrepreneur editor in chief Jason Feifer. “The companies named to our 44th annual Franchise 500 list represent some of the most innovative, creative, and trusted brands across many industries and highlight what it takes to build the kind of momentum that drives long-lasting success.”

The initial investment for a MY SALON Suite franchise is approximately $664,738 – $1,479,827, including a $50,000 franchise fee. Ideal candidates have a net worth of $1.5 million, of which $500K is liquid. Additionally, MY SALON Suite offers a special incentive for veterans and first responders, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians, police officers, sheriffs, and firefighters, which includes a 50% reduction on the franchise fee – a savings of $25,000.

For more information about the MY SALON Suite franchise, visit https://www.mysalonsuite.com/franchise, or contact Mark Jameson at mark.jameson@propelledbrands.com or 214-346-5679. MY SALON Suite will be exhibiting at the upcoming 23rd Annual Multi-Unit Franchising Conference in Las Vegas on April 25 – 28, 2023 (Booth #1021).

To view MY SALON Suite in the full ranking, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2023 issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands January 17th.

CARROLLTON, Texas — MY SALON Suite, a salon suite franchise that focuses on providing stylists and beauticians a personal space to build their business and the beauty industry’s future, recently celebrated its top performing franchisees at its 7th annual convention in Tampa, Florida.

“Being able to come together in-person for the first time in two years to celebrate our franchisees and their accomplishments was a truly gratifying experience,” said Stacy Eley, president of Suite Management Franchising. “From opening our 200th location, to this year’s record breaking fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, the past year has been an adventure for the MY SALON Suite community with much to celebrate. Our convention gave us a chance to make sure each and every individual knows the goals and mission of MY SALON Suite as we look forward to continued growth in the coming year.”

Award winners include:

• Race to Real Estate Award: Robert Ortman and Bob Harvey (Goodyear, AZ)
• Fastest to Build Award: Megan Class and Eric Mckinney (Dayton, OH )
• Fastest to Fill Award: John Weiss (Greenfield, WI)
• Hard Hats Off to You Award: Zoe Salomone (Braintree, MA)
• B.I.G. (“Beauty in Giving”) Award: Harrigill Group (Multiple locations in MS and LA)
• Rising Star Award: John and Antonia Rowdon (Sacramento, CA)
• FLAIR Ambassador: Joe Carretta (multiple locations in NJ & PA)
• Franchisee of the Year: Jenn Navarro (Multiple locations PA)

In addition to celebrating the successes of the company’s franchisees, MY SALON Suite’s convention highlighted the nationwide growth of the brand over the last year and plans for further expansion. Over the course of convention, an additional $1,300 was also raised for the Suite Relief fundraiser to benefit MY SALON Suite members affected by Hurricane Ian.

The initial investment for a MY SALON Suite franchise is approximately $664,738 – $1,479,827, including a $50,000 franchise fee. Ideal candidates have a net worth of $1.5 million, of which $500K is liquid. Additionally, MY SALON Suite offers a special incentive for veterans and first responders, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians, police officers, sheriffs, and firefighters, which includes a 50% reduction on the franchise fee – a savings of $25,000.

To learn more about opening a MY SALON Suite franchise, visit https://www.mysalonsuite.com, or contact Mark Jameson at mark.jameson@propelledbrands.com or 214-346-5679.

Over half a million dollars raised and donated in the past five years.

CARROLLTON, Texas — MY SALON Suite has raised $123,744 in benefit of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® through the brand’s Suite Relief Fund™, an annual fundraiser held throughout September in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

The salon suite franchise surpassed its initial goal of raising $120,000 through generous donations from clients, members, franchise partners, vendors and the Suite Management Franchising team. Continued support through donations helps St. Jude provide treatment, travel, housing, and food to the more than 400,000 kids with cancer around the world each year, at no charge to their families.

“At MY SALON Suite, we believe in the beauty of giving back, and I am extraordinarily proud of our community for raising over $120,000 for St. Jude for the second year in a row,” said Stacy Eley, president of Suite Management Franchising. “Year after year, we continue to surpass our fundraising goals to help St. Jude carry out their life-saving mission. As MY SALON Suite continues to grow and expand our efforts, we look forward to continuing to make a difference.”

Suite Management Franchising, the parent company of MY SALON Suite and Salon Plaza, launched the Suite Relief Fund™ in 2017 and began its partnership with St. Jude the following year. Over the last five years, more than half a million dollars has been raised and donated for St. Jude through the Suite Relief Fund. Additionally the Suite Relief raises funds for other causes, including aiding MY SALON Suite Members  affected by natural disasters through the Professional Beauty Association’s Disaster Relief Fund. Aid has been disbursed to MY SALON Suite Members affected by Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Ida, Hurricane Ian, recent St. Louis flooding and other natural disasters.

Over $30,000 from the Suite Relief Fund has recently gone towards aiding Fort Myers, Florida Members in the wake of Hurricane Ian. During MY SALON Suite’s annual convention, an additional $1,300 was raised for Suite Relief through a raffle, with roughly half of the prize money going towards providing a Fort Myers-based franchisee with gas and grocery gift cards to give to his Members who are struggling after Hurricane Ian.

MY SALON Suite is a salon suite franchise that focuses on providing stylists and beauticians a personal space to build their business. They decorate their suite, use their own branding, set their hours, prices, and manage their own client lists and business. In addition, the MY SALON Suite franchise owners serve as landlords who recruit and rent space to health and beauty professionals.

In June 2021, Suite Management Franchising, LLC, the parent company of MY SALON Suite and Salon Plaza, was acquired by Propelled Brands. Propelled Brands is using its unparalleled resources, support, and training to accelerate growth and expand Suite Management Franchising’s footprint across the country.

For more information about the MY SALON Suite franchise, visit https://www.mysalonsuite.com, or contact .

CARROLLTON, Texas — MY SALON Suite, a salon suite franchise that focuses on providing stylists and beauticians a personal space to build their business and the beauty industry’s future, will be hosting its annual “Suite Relief” Fundraiser throughout September, with a goal to raise $120,000 in benefit of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

“Last year, we far surpassed our goals and were able to raise over $120,000 for St. Jude with the help of generous donations from clients, Members, franchise partners, vendors and the Suite Management Franchising team, and we hope to achieve that once again this year,” said Stacy Eley, president of Suite Management Franchising. “Our annual fundraiser gives the MY SALON Suite community a way to give back and support a life-saving organization. The growth of the Suite Relief Fund™ over the years is a testament to our organization’s commitment to service, and I’m proud to be a part of a community that supports such a worthy cause.”

Suite Management Franchising, the parent company of MY SALON Suite and Salon Plaza, started its partnership with St. Jude in 2018 with the launch of the Suite Relief Fund™. Since the partnership’s inception, the Suite Relief Fund has raised over $250,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Continued support helps St. Jude provide treatment, travel, housing, and food to the more than 400,000 kids with cancer around the world each year, at no charge to their families.

Last year’s fundraiser brought in $120,000 for St. Jude, exceeding the initial goal of raising $35,000 and totaling more than what had been raised in the three previous years combined. MY SALON Suite hopes to match or exceed the amount raised in 2021, with each location setting individual pledges for fundraising and some locations participating in St. Jude’s Walk/Run events.

To donate to the Suite Relief Fund benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, visit https://fundraising.stjude.org/.

CARROLLTON, Texas — Propelled Brands, the parent company of Suite Management Franchising (SMF), the franchisor of both MY SALON Suite and Salon Plaza, a salon suite franchise that focuses on providing hairstylists and beauty professionals a personal space to build their independent businesses and be their own boss, has named Stacy Eley brand president.

“It is a great honor to accept the brand president role,” said Stacy Eley. “I love franchising! I am passionate about the Suite Management Franchising network and the value we bring to our franchisees and our franchisees’ members. I look forward to further accelerating the growth and success of franchisees.”

Stacy has been with Suite Management Franchising since April of 2013, first as Director of Operations, then Senior Vice President of Operations, and since February of 2020, she has held the position of Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining Suite Management Franchising, Eley held director positions in the fitness franchise industry, planning and directing strategic initiatives for brand expansion, training and communication.

In her current role as brand president, Eley will be responsible for increasing franchisee profitability through effective leadership, innovation, new revenue streams, and operational efficiencies, as well as driving growth in the number of franchise locations. She will focus on franchisee/franchisor collaboration, sharing best practices, operational standards and providing coaching, training and ongoing education to all franchisees within the MY SALON Suite and Salon Plaza network.

“I am honored to appoint Stacy to this role,” said Catherine Monson, CEO of Propelled Brands, who acquired SMF in June 2021. “Her inclusive and compassionate leadership style and deep knowledge and expertise in the salon suite space will be a great asset to Suite Management Franchising and all of their franchisees as she creates new opportunities and drives continued success and growth for the network.”

For more information about the MY SALON Suite or Salon Plaza franchise, visit https://www.mysalonsuite.com, or contact Mark Jameson at mark.jameson@propelledbrands.com or 214-346-5679.

CARROLLTON, Texas — MY SALON Suite, a salon suite franchise that focuses on providing stylists and beauticians a personal space to build their business and the beauty industry’s future, is looking to expand its influence in the Greater St. Louis region by developing nine locations in the metropolitan area.

“There are incredible growth opportunities for MY SALON Suite in the St. Louis market,” said Ken McAllister, the co-founder and CEO of MY SALON Suite. “MY SALON Suite offers its franchisees a semi-passive owner experience, allowing them a way to own a franchise without the need to manage employees and oversee every operation of their retail location. I am excited to see how MY SALON Suite will expand into the market and cannot wait for new franchisees to join our organization.”

MY SALON Suite is a salon suite franchise that focuses on providing stylists and beauticians a personal space to build their business. They decorate their suite, use their own branding, set their hours, prices, and manage their own client lists and business. In addition, the MY SALON Suite franchise owners serve as landlords who recruit and rent space to health and beauty professionals.

“MY SALON Suite is a franchise that encourages growth in both its franchisees and the beauticians who become members,” said St. Louis franchise owner, Brian Repp. “This franchise wants to help its members to grow both personally and financially. It allows each person to be their own boss, and while it can be a challenge to stay self-motivating when no one is telling you what to do, the freedom available to each Salon member is invaluable.”

In June 2021, Suite Management Franchising, LLC, the parent company of MY SALON Suite and Salon Plaza, was acquired by Propelled Brands. Propelled Brands is using its unparalleled resources, support, and training to accelerate growth and expand Suite Management Franchising’s footprint across the country.

The initial investment for a MY SALON Suite franchise is approximately $664,738 – $1,479,827, including a $50,000 franchise fee. Ideal candidates have a net worth of $1 million, of which $200K is liquid. Additionally, MY SALON Suite offers a special incentive for veterans and first responders, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians, police officers, sheriffs, and firefighters, which includes a 50% reduction on the franchise fee – a savings of $25,000.

For more information about the MY SALON Suite franchise, visit https://www.mysalonsuite.com, or contact Mark Jameson at mark.jameson@propelledbrands.com or 214-346-5679.

CARROLLTON, Texas — MY SALON Suite®, a salon suite franchise that focuses on providing stylists and beauticians a personal space to build their business and the beauty industry’s future, was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur‘s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. The 43^rd annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the 2022 Franchise 500® ranks MY SALON Suite as 62 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.

Over its 43 years in existence, the Franchise 500® has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. MY SALON Suite’s position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.

“Being included on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list is an honor and validates the efforts of our MY SALON Suite family,” said Ken McAllister, the co-founder and CEO of MY SALON Suite. “Having our brand, once again, earn a place on this prestigious list demonstrates the strength of our concept and the dedication of our superior staff and hardworking franchisees as we continue to grow.”

In Entrepreneur‘s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s 43-year-old ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The editorial team researches and assesses several factors that go into the evaluation, including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranking order.

“The past year has been one of the most challenging for businesses in recent memory, which made putting together our 43^rd annual Franchise 500 list more enlightening than ever,” says Entrepreneur Editor in Chief Jason Feifer. “The companies named to this year’s list showed us how being resilient, supportive, and nimble can help navigate extraordinary challenges and also underscore the grit and innovation that define entrepreneurship.”

To view MY SALON Suite in the full ranking, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2022 issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands January 11th.

Salon suite franchise continues impressive growth into the new year.

CARROLLTON, Texas — MY SALON Suite®, a salon suite franchise that focuses on providing stylists and beauticians a personal space to build their business and the beauty industry’s future, ended the year with impressive growth. Under the new ownership of Propelled Brands, the brand opened 40 new locations, rolled out new programs and garnered national recognition.

“Our franchisees continue to exceed our expectations year after year, consistently propelling our brand to new heights through their hard work and dedication,” said Ken McAllister, the co-founder and CEO of MY SALON Suite. “With MY SALON Suite joining Propelled Brands, our franchisees are receiving ongoing support and unparalleled resources to position the brand as a true leader among the industry and the local communities it serves.”

MY SALON Suite highlights for the year include:

• Suite Management Franchising LLC. acquired by Propelled Brands, the corporate umbrella of FASTSIGNS®, SIGNWAVE®, and NerdsToGo® in June;
• Opening 40 locations in 2021 with more than 60 additional units planned to open in 2022;
• All MY SALON Suite locations experienced record-high occupancies, with system wide occupancies growing by 6.7% from last year and new locations’ opening occupancies increasing by 21%;
• Fourteen MY SALON Suite locations expanded to add more suites;
• Forty-three leases were signed for new locations;
• Sixty-one new units were awarded to franchisees;
• Raising more than $120,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital;
• Launching the My Suite Store, an E-Commerce site just for members. MY SALON Suite is the first to market with this program where members can shop and order products at wholesale rate and have it shipped right to them;
• Launching the Smart Start Program, a package designed to incentivize growth for Members and beauty pros. Offerings include access to MY Suite Store, free payment processing through Square, education resources, referral incentives, suite customization, and the opportunity to give back through the Suite Relief Fund;
• Ranking 61 in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500;
• Ranking 65 in Entrepreneur magazine’s fastest growing franchise worldwide;
• Ranking 1257 in Inc. Magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list;
• Ranking in Franchise Business Review’s Top 50 Franchises for Women;
• Ranking in Franchise Times Fast and Serious List;

The initial investment for a MY SALON Suite franchise is approximately $664,738 – $1,479,827, including a $50,000 franchise fee. Ideal candidates have a net worth of $1 million, of which $200K is liquid. Additionally, MY SALON Suite offers a special incentive for veterans and first responders, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians, police officers, sheriffs, and firefighters, which includes a 50% reduction on the franchise fee – a savings of $25,000.

For more information about the MY SALON Suite franchise, visit https://www.mysalonsuite.com, or contact Mark Jameson at mark.jameson@propelledbrands.com or 214-346-5679.

Goal to develop fifteen new units across the market.

CARROLLTON, Texas — MY SALON Suite®, a salon suite franchise that focuses on providing stylists and beauticians a personal space to build their business and the beauty industry’s future, is looking to expand into the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario region by developing fifteen new locations.

“The Riverside-San Bernardino market presents a great expansion opportunity for MY SALON Suite,” said Ken McAllister, the co-founder and CEO of MY SALON Suite. “The new year marks a time where many people decide that they want to work for themselves and a MY SALON Suite franchise offers a solution to those looking to begin their own business. We offer franchisees a semi-passive owner experience, allowing them a way to own a franchise without the need to manage employees and oversee every operation of their retail location.”

MY SALON Suite is a salon suite franchise that focuses on providing stylists and beauticians a personal space to build their business. They decorate their suite, use their own branding, set their hours, prices, and manage their own client lists and business. In addition, the MY SALON Suite franchise owners serve as landlords who recruit and rent space to health and beauty professionals.

“MY SALON Suite is a good, stable organization that allows me to gain income while keeping my day job,” said Ed Mossuto, co-owner of a MY SALON Suite franchise in California. “The franchise has good, honest, hardworking people that can help walk franchisees through the process of opening a franchise. I knew nothing about beauty or construction when I joined the franchise, so if I did not have a partner like MY SALON Suite to tell me how it worked, I don’t know if I would be successful.”

In June 2021, Suite Management Franchising, LLC, the parent company of MY SALON Suite and Salon Plaza, was acquired by Propelled Brands. Propelled Brands is using its unparalleled resources, support, and training to accelerate growth and expand Suite Management Franchising’s footprint across the country.

The initial investment for a MY SALON Suite franchise is approximately $664,738 – $1,479,827, including a $50,000 franchise fee. Ideal candidates have a net worth of $1 million, of which $200K is liquid. Additionally, MY SALON Suite offers a special incentive for veterans and first responders, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians, police officers, sheriffs, and firefighters, which includes a 50% reduction on the franchise fee – a savings of $25,000.

For more information about the MY SALON Suite franchise, visit https://www.mysalonsuite.com, or contact Mark Jameson at mark.jameson@propelledbrands.com or 214-346-5679.

CARROLLTON, Texas — MY SALON Suite set a company fundraising record in September during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month raising more than $120,000 through the company’s Suite Relief Fund™, for the benefit of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital^® as well as company employees.

The salon suite franchise set an initial goal of raising $35,000, but surpassed that amount through the generous donations from clients, Members, Franchise Partners, vendors and the Suite Management Franchising team. Because of generous donors, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.

“It’s truly gratifying to see our team exceed our fundraising goals each year. The amount of money that we raised in just one month for St. Jude, an organization that has saved so many lives, is more than what we raised in each of the three previous years,” said Ken McAllister, the co-founder, and CEO of MY SALON Suite. “It’s the desire of our community to go beyond our walls to make the world a little brighter, and we plan to keep expanding our efforts and making a difference.”

Suite Management Franchising, the parent company of MY SALON Suite and Salon Plaza, started its partnership with St. Jude in 2018 when it launched the Suite Relief Fund™. Since the inception of the partnership, the Suite Relief Fund has contributed $250,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Continued support helps fuel the St. Jude $11.5 billion, six-year strategic plan, which includes tripling its global investment to impact the more than 400,000 kids with cancer around the world each year.

Additionally, in August, The Suite Relief Fund distributed $52,500 to MY SALON Suite members in New Orleans who were impacted by Hurricane Ida through a partnership with the PBA’s Disaster Relief Fund.

MY SALON Suite is a salon suite franchise that focuses on providing stylists and beauticians a personal space to build their business. They decorate their suite, use their own branding, set their hours, prices, and manage their own client lists and business. In addition, the MY SALON Suite franchise owners serve as landlords who recruit and rent space to health and beauty professionals.

In June 2021, Suite Management Franchising, LLC, the parent company of MY SALON Suite and Salon Plaza, was acquired by Propelled Brands. Propelled Brands is using its unparalleled resources, support, and training to accelerate growth and expand Suite Management Franchising’s footprint across the country.

For more information about the MY SALON Suite franchise, visit https://www.mysalonsuite.com, or contact Mark Jameson at mark.jameson@propelledbrands.com or 214-346-5679.