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    Sola Salon

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

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    Sola Salon franchise offers a unique salon suite rental model where independent beauty professionals lease private studio spaces within upscale salon locations.

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    Sola Salon quick facts

    Is Sola Salon a franchise?
    Yes. Sola Salon offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 677 franchised and 67 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 57).
    How much does it cost to open a Sola Salon franchise?
    The Sola Salon Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $950,214–$1,748,296 for total estimated initial investment: $950,214 to $1,748,296. (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 21); $2,260,428–$3,856,592 for 12unit muda — total initial investment (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 24); $1,900,428–$3,856,592 for 2unit muda — total initial investment (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 24); $1,930,428–$3,856,592 for 3unit muda — total initial investment (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 24); $2,050,428–$3,856,592 for 6unit muda — total initial investment (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 24). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What ongoing fees does Sola Salon charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is 5.5% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 1.5% · “MAM”) Program Up to 2% of Gross Revenue per month, currently — 1.5 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Sola Salon disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Sola Salon FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 55). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many Sola Salon locations are there?
    The FDD reports 744 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 57). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
    Is Sola Salon a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $950,214 – $1,748,296 (Total Estimated Initial Investment: $950,214 to $1,748,296.); $2,260,428 – $3,856,592 (12unit MUDA — Total initial investment); $1,900,428 – $3,856,592 (2unit MUDA — Total initial investment); $1,930,428 – $3,856,592 (3unit MUDA — Total initial investment); $2,050,428 – $3,856,592 (6unit MUDA — Total initial investment); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 16 separate groups: adjusted operating results for 62 Company-owned locations; adjusted operating results for 62 Company-owned locations; adjusted operating results for 15 Company-owned locations; adjusted operating results for 16 Company-owned locations; adjusted operating results for 18 Company-owned locations; adjusted operating results for 5 Company-owned locations; adjusted operating results for 8 Company-owned locations; other measures for 62 Company-owned locations; other measures for 653 Franchised locations; other measures for 428 Franchised locations; revenue and other measures for 653 Franchised locations; other measures for 15 Company-owned locations; other measures for 16 Company-owned locations; other measures for 18 Company-owned locations; other measures for 5 Company-owned locations; other measures for 8 Company-owned locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets grew by 15 in 2025, to 744 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Compare outlet trendsPut Item 20 counts side by side with up to 3 other brands.

    Sola Salon head-to-head

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    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Range across 5 single-unit formats

    2026 FDD · Item 7

    Formats disclosed in Item 7 (5)

    Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.

    • $950,214 to $1,748,296.PDF p. 21$950,214 – $1,748,296
    • 2unit MUDA — Total initial investmentPDF p. 24$1,900,428 – $3,856,592
    • 3unit MUDA — Total initial investmentPDF p. 24$1,930,428 – $3,856,592
    • 6unit MUDA — Total initial investmentPDF p. 24$2,050,428 – $3,856,592
    • 12unit MUDA — Total initial investmentPDF p. 24$2,260,428 – $3,856,592

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Royalty Fee: 5.5% of Gross Revenue, with a minimum of $500 per month; franchisees who signed franchise or development agreements before 2020 may pay a lower monthly Royalty Fee.Main ongoing fee

    47 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    16 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

    62 locations

    Adjusted operating results · 62 locations

    Adjusted company-owned results: the franchisor adjusted these centers' expenses to estimate franchisee costs. They are not observed franchisee results or owner take-home income.

    Who is counted
    Company-ownedcostadjustments
    Excluded
    Purchase/salecontracts2025;consolidations;managementlaborandmarketingstaff/agencyfeesexcluded;introductionfeeexcluded;maturemarkets;debttaxesnotinferred
    Method
    UScontinuous2025;open18months;royaltyimputed5.5%;NMFadjusted1.5%;techimputed185/month;leasedexpenseincluded;centralmarketingallocated

    These groups are never combined. Adjusted company-owned operating results cannot be divided by franchised revenue to calculate a franchisee profit margin.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 57

    Net +47 outlets, 2023–2025

    0697202372920247442025+32+15

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($950,214 – $3,856,592) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?

    • Reported units went from 729 to 744 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company-ownedcostadjustments · PDF p. 55
    2. [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 7. Total 2025. Of the 62 locations that · PDF p. 56
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 2025 company-owned locations achieving the 95–100% occupancy band · PDF p. 56
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 2025 company-owned locations achieving the 90–94.9% occupancy band · PDF p. 56
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 2025 company-owned locations achieving the 80–89.9% occupancy band · PDF p. 56
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 2025 company-owned locations achieving the 70–79.9% occupancy band · PDF p. 56
    7. [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 2025 company-owned locations achieving the below 70% occupancy band · PDF p. 57
    8. [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Total occupancyband · PDF p. 54
    9. [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised locations meeting Occupancy Reporting Criteria · PDF p. 50
    10. [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — New Location Occupancy Reporting Criteria · PDF p. 51
    11. [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Performance Reporting Criteria · PDF p. 53
    12. [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 95-100% occupancyband · PDF p. 54
    13. [13]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 90-94.9% occupancyband · PDF p. 54
    14. [14]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 80-89.9% occupancyband · PDF p. 54
    15. [15]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 70-79.9% occupancyband · PDF p. 54
    16. [16]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — <70% occupancyband · PDF p. 54
    17. [17]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 57

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    688 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2026marketing fund income$2,153,982
    2026marketing expense$511,128
    2026franchisee relations$1,300
    2026financial instruments- equity securities$15,259,000
    2026warehousing and logistics expense$44,943
    2026other income$196,994
    2026right -of-use leased assets$62,656,049
    2026repairs & maintenance expense$746,172
    2026labor expense$4,391,810
    2026accounts receivable, net$2,911,890
    2026other current asset$3,965
    2026change in operating assets/liabilities prepaids-$131,159

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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    Business history

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    Owner participation

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    Territory language

    Litigation disclosure

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    Bankruptcy disclosure

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    Agreement term

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    Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.

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