What Salon Republic does

Salon Republic, LLC is a California-based private company that operates a network of 40+ upscale, private salon studio locations across five U.S. states (California, Washington, Colorado, Texas, and Pennsylvania), serving over 2,750 independent beauty professionals. Founded in 2000 by CEO Eric Taylor with a single studio in Studio City, California, the company leases fully equipped, private customizable studio spaces — accommodating one to three stations — to licensed beauty professionals including hairstylists, estheticians, nail technicians, lash and brow artists, makeup artists, massage therapists, and tattoo artists. Members retain 100% of their service earnings, set their own schedules and prices, and receive 24/7 access with included amenities (WiFi, utilities, professional liability insurance, towel service, on-site managers, and in-salon beauty supply at select locations).

The business model is primarily a recurring weekly rental subscription, with studios priced between $275 and $550 per week depending on location, size, and amenities. A complementary offering called "The Lab @ SR" provides flexible day-rate workstation rentals ($65-$90 per day) at seven locations, targeting hairstylists who want occasional access without a full weekly lease. The technology layer is a web-based platform with a Member Dashboard, a client-facing "Find a Beauty Pro" directory, and integrations with preferred partners including Vagaro (business management), Square (payments), Boulevard (day station booking), and Glossgenius. Supporting the rental business, Salon Republic operates an education platform (virtual and in-person classes), The Hair Game Podcast and Blog (a 440+ episode industry content property hosted by the founder), and a member referral program.

Salon Republic is PE-backed following Riata Capital Group's December 2022 recapitalization, and it has pursued a dual organic-plus-acquisition growth strategy, most notably acquiring Mosaic Salons + Spas in Seattle in December 2024 to enter the Pacific Northwest. The company continues to expand geographically (two announced Pennsylvania locations in 2026) and into new verticals (tattoo artists, body workers), positioning itself as one of the largest independent salon-suite operators in the U.S.

Name

Salon Republic

Legal name

Salon Republic, LLC

Website

https://salonrepublic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Salon Republic operates 40+ private salon studio locations across five U.S. states, renting fully equipped suites to over 2,750 independent beauty professionals on weekly leases ranging from $275-$550, with the professionals retaining 100% of their service earnings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Salon Suite Rentals

NAICS

Beauty Salons (812112)

akta.pro primary industry

Salon Suites & Chair Rental (Independent Stylists) (HSALAAAN)

Keywords

• Salon suite rentals
• Private studio leasing
• Beauty workspace rental
• Salon space rentals
• Independent beauty studios

Headquarters

HQ city

Lynnwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices42 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Studio Suite Rentals: Weekly rental of private salon suites to independent beauty professionals. Rent ranges from $275-$550 per week depending on location, size, and amenities. Studios accommodate 1-3 stations or beds.
2. Day Station Rentals (The Lab): Flexible day rental of workstations at designated Lab locations for hairstylists. Prices range from $65-$90/day depending on location, with some including back-bar amenities.
3. Virtual Education Classes: Free technical and business-building education classes offered to members through virtual class library

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Salon Republic rents private, fully equipped salon studio suites to independent licensed beauty professionals on a weekly basis. Studios accommodate 1-3 stations and include premium equipment, utilities, Wi-Fi, professional liability insurance, 24/7 access, and on-site management. The company also offers flexible day station rentals (The Lab @ SR) and complementary education, discovery, and business tools for its members.

Product overview

Salon Republic operates a platform-plus-module architecture providing salon suite rentals as its core product, supplemented by a suite of educational and business tools. The core offering is private salon studio rentals (accommodating 1-3 stations) with included amenities such as equipment, utilities, Wi-Fi, and liability insurance. Supporting modules include The Lab day station rentals for flexible scheduling, the Find a Beauty Pro client booking platform, an Education Platform with virtual and in-person classes, The Hair Game Podcast and Blog for industry content, a Refer a Friend program, Member Dashboard for account management, and a Salon Profit Calculator tool. The company operates 40+ locations across California, Washington, Colorado, Texas, and Pennsylvania.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Hair Game Podcast: Beauty trends podcast hosted by founder Eric Taylor, featuring interviews with beauty industry experts and professionals
• The Lab @ SR

Products and services

• Salon Suite Rentals Weekly rental of private, fully equipped salon studio suites to independent licensed beauty professionals. Studios accommodate 1-3 stations and include premium styling equipment, utilities, Wi-Fi, professional liability insurance, and 24/7 access. Pricing ranges from $275-$550 per week depending on location, studio size, and amenities. Most rental agreements are one-year terms.
• The Lab @ SR (Day Station Rentals) Flexible day rental of workstations at designated Lab locations for hairstylists seeking pay-as-you-go access to professional salon space without a weekly lease commitment. Prices range from $65-$90 per day depending on location, with some including back-bar amenities. Booked through Boulevard's online booking system.
• Find a Beauty Pro Client-facing platform to search and book appointments with beauty professionals at Salon Republic locations. Clients can filter by profession (Hair, Skin, Brows, Lashes, Nails, Body, Makeup) and location.
• Education Platform Technical classes and business-building workshops for Salon Republic members, including a virtual class library, hands-on training, look & learn sessions, and pop-up education events at various locations. Provided free to members as a core value-added benefit.

Quantifiable outcome

• Keep 100% of service earnings vs. commission-based salon arrangements
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and major.

• VagarocoreTechnology or IntegrationPreferred partner for business management software. Vagaro provides mobile app and desktop software for appointment scheduling, payments, and business management. Over 90,000 businesses use Vagaro daily.
• SquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationPreferred partner for payment processing and money management. Square simplifies bookings, payments, and financial management for beauty professionals.
• Empower FinancialsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated to supporting independent beauty professionals with customized insurance and financial solutions including general liability, supplemental, disability, health, and mental health insurance.
• Associated Hair Professionals (ABMP)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance and membership organization for hairstylists, barbers, and skincare professionals. Provides $6 million liability insurance with general, professional, and product coverage.
• ABMPsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance and membership organization for massage therapists. Provides $6 million liability insurance coverage.
• Mosaic Salons + SpasmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired Mosaic Salons + Spas in Seattle, WA in December 2024, marking Salon Republic's expansion across the West Coast and into the Pacific Northwest. This acquisition increased their presence to 37 locations supporting over 2,750 professionals.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Phenix Salon Suites: Largest US franchise of private salon studio rentals with hundreds of locations. Directly comparable to Salon Republic in offering private customizable suites to independent beauty professionals on a weekly rental basis.
• Sola Salon Studios: National salon suite rental operator with 700+ locations offering independent professionals private studios. Closely matches Salon Republic's core model, customer segment, and weekly subscription pricing structure.
• My Salon Suite: Franchised salon suite concept providing private luxury studios to independent beauty professionals. Directly competes with Salon Republic for the same independent stylist, barber, and esthetician customer base with similar amenity-included weekly pricing.
• Salon Lofts: Multi-state operator of private salon suite rentals targeting independent beauty professionals. Comparable business model, customer persona, and pricing range to Salon Republic.
• Salon Suites of America: Operator of private salon suite locations serving independent stylists and beauty professionals in multiple US markets. Directly comparable offering in the salon suite rental category.

Broad incumbents

• Sweet & Sassy: Franchised children's salon and spa concept offering dedicated service categories to young clientele. Operates in adjacent beauty services space with multi-location retail footprint similar to Salon Republic's expansion approach.

Others

• Glossgenius: Booking, payments, and business management software platform used by some Salon Republic members. Comparable as an ecosystem technology enabler serving the same independent beauty professional customer base.
• Vagaro: Salon and spa business management software used by over 90,000 beauty businesses. Listed as a Salon Republic preferred partner and serves the same independent beauty professional customers with overlapping booking and payment functionality.
• Boulevard: Salon and spa booking and client management platform powering Salon Republic's day-station rentals at The Lab locations. Overlapping customer base of independent beauty professionals with Salon Republic.
• Square: Payment processing and business management platform and a preferred Salon Republic partner. Adjacent technology enabler serving the same independent beauty professional segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/salonrepublic
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng
• Facebookfacebook.com/salonrepublic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/salon-republic
• Instagraminstagram.com/salonrepublic
• TikToktiktok.com/@salonrepublic
• Pinterestpinterest.com/salonrepublic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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