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MY SALON Suite Celebrates Continued Network Growth While Honoring Top Franchisees at 2023 Convention

Paul Zboichyk2023-10-18T16:12:19-04:00October 18th, 2023|Tags: beauty industry, My Salon Suite, salon suite franchise, Suite Management Franchising|

Salon suite franchise nears the 300th location milestone, announcing plans for continued development and initiatives designed to further enhance business practices

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 8th annual convention in Nashville, Tennessee.

“Our franchisees and the MY SALON Suite family continually allow our brand to reach new heights, and this year’s convention theme of ‘Next Level’ reflects not only the stellar growth of MY SALON Suite this past year, but sets the stage for more accomplishments in the year to come,” said Stacy Eley, president of Suite Management Franchising. “As we near a milestone of nearly 300 open locations, we were proud to bring our community together to honor the contributions of the MY SALON Suite network in our brand’s growth and achievements and share how we will continue to take MY SALON Suite to the next level.”

Award winners include:

Franchisee of the Year: Melanie Ludden (Charlotte, NC)
Rising Star Award: Patrick Manchi (Port Charlotte and Fort Myers, FL)
Fastest to Build Award: Joe Carretta & Aaron Gillaspe (Allentown, PA)
Fastest to Fill Award: Sean & Ellie Dunne (Stockton, CA)
B.I.G. (“Beauty in Giving”) Award: Randy Gunst (Glen Ellyn and Oak Brook, IL)
FLAIR Ambassador: Scott Neglia (Long Island, NY)
Race to Real Estate Award: Matt & Liz Pontius (Rocky River, OH)

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. Following the recent acquisition of six independent salons as part of MY SALON Suite’s ongoing growth strategy, as well as 25 new franchise agreements signed in the first half of 2023 alone, the brand is on pace for another year of record-breaking growth.

As MY SALON Suite continues to grow its footprint across the country, company leadership also announced during the convention three major initiatives in the works aimed at further improving the experience for the MY SALON Suite community. Among these initiatives is further enhancements to the brand’s CRM, Suite Force 3, that will include flow payments and service tickets, as well as an app for Members.

“Coming together to celebrate our accomplishments and the future of the brand alongside the MY SALON Suite community, as well as being named the 2023 Franchisee of the Year, was a truly unforgettable experience,” said Melanie Ludden, MY SALON Suite 2023 Franchisee of the Year. “My husband and I decided to join MY SALON Suite because we liked the idea of a no-employee model and saw opportunities for growth, and we have since been able to grow to four locations with the support of the network and resources the brand provides. From Franchise Partners to the corporate team, everyone in the MY SALON Suite family is positive, encouraging and excited about the direction of the company.”

The initial investment for a MY SALON Suite franchise is approximately $823,344 – $2,241,800, 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.

MY SALON Suite is currently seeking qualified franchise candidates as it targets continued nationwide growth. For more information about MY SALON Suite franchise opportunities, visit https://www.mysalonsuite.com/franchise.

About Suite Management Franchising

Suite Management Franchising, the parent company of MY SALON Suite, is a salon suite franchise created for entrepreneurial-spirited individuals interested in diversifying their portfolio while living a semi-absentee lifestyle. Founded to inspire and empower the modern-day salon owner, the company offers a unique opportunity for a diverse range of beauty and health professionals to run their businesses successfully. Salon members are provided ongoing training, support, and a strong referral network to help their business. Ranked #66 on Entrepreneur’s Highly Competitive 2023 Franchise 500® List, the brand is widely recognized for its rapid expansion and noteworthy success. A strategic alliance partnership with Propelled Brands, the nation’s largest family-owned collection of salons, continues to propel the brand’s growth. With more than 275 and soon over 300 open locations in 35 states across the United States and Canada, the franchise concept plans to add 200 franchise partners and 500 salons in the next three years.

For more information about Suite Management Franchising, visit mysalonsuite.com/franchise. To learn more about MY SALON Suite and Salon Plaza, visit mysalonsuite.com and salonplaza.com.

Phenix Salon Suites Franchising LLC is Partnering With LL COOL J

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Signs Agreement with the Nation’s Leading Salon Suite Brand.

ENCINITAS, Calif. — Phenix Salon Suites announced today that LL COOL J is partnering with their largest franchisee, Kevin Davis, to own and operate Phenix locations throughout the East Coast, including Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan, in addition to expanding the Los Angeles market. The need for these salons is evidenced by Phenix seeing a 344% increase in lifestyle professionals searching for a new workspace since the beginning of the pandemic, according to analytics from phenixsalonsuites.com.

Community is paramount to LL COOL J and can be seen throughout his projects and investments, including Rock The Bells, where he has continuously made a point to put ownership of the company back in the hands of Hip-Hop culture’s pioneers and the Black community. LL will bring his business acumen to the Phenix brand as it continues to expand on the East Coast, including Queens, where he grew up. Phenix Salons redefine the options available for sole proprietors in the beauty industry. Taking away the limitations of financial resources, Phenix and its franchisees provide professionals with the opportunity to own and operate a business at a fraction of the cost of traditional salon settings.

Opportunities can now be afforded to those that would rarely otherwise be able to establish creative and professional autonomy, and this in turn builds strong foundations for many families and communities.

“I have known Gina Rivera, Founder of Phenix Salon Suites, for several years now,” said LL COOL J. “I love the fact that Gina is not only the founder but also an active stylist with over 42,000 hours behind a chair servicing clients. She truly understands what it takes to make a difference in the lives of cosmetologists and estheticians. Together, we are helping them realize their dreams of owning and operating their very own businesses. With Phenix, lifestyle professionals have the opportunity to flourish creatively, financially, and professionally. I’m excited to be a part of such a winning organization.”

“I could not be more excited to partner with LL COOL J and together, accelerate our growth plans to further expand Phenix Salon Suites in key markets such as Los Angeles and New York,” says Kevin Davis. “We’re excited to help lifestyle professionals pursue their dream of owning their own business by making salon suites more accessible within priority markets. The timing of our partnership could not be more perfect, right on the heels of LL COOL J’s long overdue recognition with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. His highly successful career spanning decades within the music and film industries will no doubt soon create a similar legacy in the salon suites space.”

“At Phenix, we are honored to include LL COOL J as a part of the Phenix family,” said Gina Rivera. “During a time when Phenix’s growth is skyrocketing, LL COOL J helps continue to drive our footprint forward. We’re beyond happy to have LL COOL J as a part of the Phenix family and to see him thrive as a multi-unit operator. And we’re equally excited to congratulate LL on the recent announcement of his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.”

About Phenix Salon Suites

The California-based salon suite franchise is a salon suite rental concept that offers an opportunity for salon and lifestyle professionals to have their own salon suite within a larger, well-located salon. Phenix Salon Suites does not sell haircuts. The brand licenses individualized suites so professionals can service their clients in a safe and secure environment. Founded in 2007 by beauty expert Gina Rivera, who has family roots in the industry dating back to 1929, she has reinvented the salon industry with Phenix. The company began franchising in 2012 and today has over 300 salons across 33 states with plans to expand internationally. Recognized seven years in a row on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list, Phenix Salon Suites is acknowledged as an industry leader with franchise opportunities available in a number of key markets throughout the United States. For more information on franchising with Phenix Salon Suites, please visit www.phenixsalonsuitesfranchising.com.