What are salon suites for rent and why are they the popular choice among this next generation of beauty and wellness professionals? We take a look at this new trend and present an argument why, we believe, this is really not a trend at all but rather the new norm going forward in the industry.
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What are salon suites for rent?
About ten years ago, possibly a few more than that, salon suites for rent burst upon the beauty and wellness scene, and the concept has been gaining momentum ever since.
Unlike traditional salons, which typically feature a communal layout shared among multiple professionals, a salon suite is a private, self-contained workspace available for lease. Each suite is a standalone mini-salon, providing beauty professionals an exclusive space to operate independently.
This business model now accounts for approximately 30% of the salons owned in the United States, and that percentage is rising. Let’s compare it to traditional salons to fully understand why that is.
Compare that to traditional salons.
We have all grown up seeing the traditional beauty salon/barber shop/nail salon business model. In fact, it has been a staple of American commerce since the late 1800’s. A retail building, signage outside, parking out front, and inside that building is a reception desk, a waiting area, various products on display, and behind the reception desk are multiple workstations where beauty professionals work with clients. Those “beauticians” are independent contractors in most cases, and they work for commissions earned in the salon, which is owned by someone else.
Why the new model has staying power in this industry.
The problem with the traditional model is that it is expensive to open and then maintain. Renting or owning a building is not for the feint of heart or pocketbook. Upkeep on a building is expensive. Furnishing a salon, paying for equipment, paying for insurance and utilities for a building . . . needless to say, this traditional business model calls for substantial money in saving and is much too expensive for the average beautician to ever consider.
Not so with salon suites. A salon suite rental costs a fraction of the building cost in the traditional model. The utilities cost less, the signage costs considerably less . . . in fact, with many salon suite rental opportunities, many of the overhead expenses are included in the monthly rental fee, making them all the more attractive to the average beautician, day spa therapist, brown lamination professional, etc., who has modest savings and practically no investment capital to speak of.
Why is this new model so attractive, and why does it have staying power? Simply because it makes salon ownership possible for those who are not rich but who are classified as middle class.
A final word about Hill Country Salon Suites.
Hill Country Salon Suites is the place to visit in Georgetown, offering outstanding value on salon or spa rentals, and the best amenities package in the area. Call us today and arrange for a tour. It can be a life-changing visit.
