The Salon Professional Academy

$SPALF500 #501
CategoryPersonal-Care Businesses
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Personal-Care Businesses
Locations35
Franchisee Count36
Franchise Fee$49,000
Item 7 Low$193,712
Item 7 Midpoint$1,133,668
Item 7 High$2,073,624
Royalty Fees6% of Gross Revenues
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open6
ParentSalon Professional Education Company, LLC
Founded2004
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business21
Began Franchising2008
HQFargo, ND
Executives9
LinksWeb
Main Phone888-478-6856
FDD IssuedApril 17, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Salon Professional Education Company, LLC (SPEC) offers franchises for the establishment and operation of beauty and wellness schools (B&W Schools) that train students in hairstyling, cosmetology, esthetics, barbering, nails, and/or massage services under trademarks including The Salon Professional Academy or Elevate Salon Institute.

Salon Professional Education Company, LLC is a North Dakota limited liability company, with key executives including Samuel Shimer (Chair) and Jodi Brown (Co-President/CFO). No parent or affiliates are mentioned.

Salon Professional Education Company, LLC (SPEC) offers franchises for the establishment and operation of beauty and wellness schools (B&W Schools) that train students in hairstyling, cosmetology, esthetics, barbering, nails, and/or massage services under trademarks including The Salon Professional Academy or Elevate Salon Institute.

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