Founded in 1997 in San Antonio, Texas, Salons by JC Franchising has built the richest salon suite history in the industry — growing from a single location into the best salon franchise brand with 160+ locations across 26 states and Canada. Named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 for six consecutive years, our success is built on a culture of driven individuals who want to help others succeed.
From our founders, Jack Griffey and Cecil Miller, to our executive team and the community of salon professionals across the nation, everyone at Salons by JC is passionate, determined, and committed to excellence. With 25+ years of operational history, an industry-leading 92% tenant renewal rate, and 12 corporate-owned locations alongside our franchise network, we put skin in the game alongside our franchisees.
Our proven semi-absentee franchise model offers a flexible ownership experience through our exclusive Concierge Manager system. Combined with comprehensive franchisee support and a transparent salon suite franchise investment structure, Salons by JC provides everything you need to build a successful salon suite business. That’s the true Salons by JC difference.
“The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well at Salons by JC. From the legacy of our founders to the drive and determination of our Franchisees across the nation, our commitment and passion for this industry is unwavering.”
– Steve Griffey, President
The Salons by JC team is comprised of experienced, highly qualified professionals, consultants and mentors who are on a mission to provide the premiere atmosphere for salon professionals – which allows them to take control of their career through business support, education, and empowerment.
Explore Salons by JC – where a semi-absentee model, family support, and 25 years of beauty industry success meet.
From franchise agreement signing to the store opening can take 12-15 months. Typically, once a lease is signed, owners are open within 6 months.
For a single license franchise agreement, we ask that you have a minimum net worth of $2,000,000 and liquid assets of at least $750,000.
$60,000 for a single license. Area development fees are based on territory size.
10 years.
You will need a minimum of 1-2 employees per location.
This is a semi-absentee business. You will dedicate a significant amount of time during real estate and construction phase. As you begin to lease your suites, you can begin turning over control to your concierge who will be trained to conduct nearly all of the day-to-day functions at your location.
We take great care to ensure you meet the financial qualifications to open a new location. Some of our owners elect to obtain 3rd party financing. We have relationships with several franchise funding and equipment leasing companies who can help you in the process. In addition, our real estate group works to obtain Tenant Improvement dollars to help bring the deal together.
Salons by JC was founded in 1997 by entrepreneurs Jack Griffey and Cecil Miller in San Antonio, Texas — making it one of the earliest salon suite concepts in the United States. The company operated corporate-owned locations for 14 years before launching its franchise program in 2011. Today, with over 25 years of salon suite history, Salons by JC operates 160+ locations across 26 states and Canada, supported by 12 corporate-owned innovation labs that continue to refine the franchise model.
Salons by JC is widely recognized as the best salon franchise brand due to its truly semi-absentee ownership model — the only one in the industry backed by a full-time, onsite Concierge Manager at every location. Combined with 25+ years of operational history, an industry-leading 92% tenant renewal rate, six consecutive years on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500, and a dual revenue stream from suite rentals and the VagaroPlus program, Salons by JC offers investors a proven, premium franchise opportunity unmatched in the salon suite sector.
The salon suite industry has evolved dramatically since Salons by JC pioneered the modern concept in 1997. What began as a single San Antonio location has grown into a nationwide model where independent beauty professionals lease private, fully-equipped suites instead of traditional salon booth rentals. This shift has given stylists greater autonomy and clients more personalized experiences. Salons by JC has been at the forefront of this evolution for over 25 years, developing support systems, training programs, and the industry-first Concierge Manager model that set the standard for franchise operations.
Unlike most salon suite franchises that follow a landlord-style model requiring 10-20 hours of weekly owner involvement, Salons by JC is the only brand offering a true semi-absentee experience through its exclusive Concierge Manager system. Each location has a full-time, trained manager who handles daily operations, tenant relations, and client experience. Combined with higher financial qualifications that attract sophisticated investors, a proven 25-year track record, and recognition as a top franchise brand, Salons by JC positions itself as the premium choice in the industry.
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