Salons by JC

What Salons by JC does

Salons by JC is a U.S.-based franchisor of private salon suite rentals founded in 1997 in Dallas, Texas by Jack Griffey and Cecil Miller, with corporate headquarters now in San Antonio. The company operates a franchise-based commercial real estate model: franchisees own and operate individual Salons by JC locations, and within each location the franchisee leases private, fully-equipped salon suites to independent beauty and wellness professionals — hairstylists, barbers, estheticians, nail technicians, massage therapists, tattoo artists, and other specialists — who run their own businesses. Salons by JC's core product is the physical salon suite (custom-built interior, 24/7 secure access, complimentary WiFi, shampoo bowl/mirror/sink, move-in ready) bundled with a full-time on-site Concierge Manager at every location, a role the company positions as unique within the salon suite industry and has maintained for 27+ years.

The platform spans 170+ locations across more than 20 U.S. states and Canada, housing 7,000+ beauty professionals and operating at 95%+ occupancy at many locations with a 92% tenant renewal rate. Under an exclusive partnership with Vagaro — the industry's leading salon booking software — Salons by JC provides suite owners with online booking, automated reminders, Instagram-integrated appointments, credit card processing at 2.6% + $0.10, and an AI-enabled directory listing at no additional cost. Distribution runs through two distinct websites (salonsbyjc.com for consumers and tenants; salonsbyjcfranchising.com for prospective franchisees), supported by SEO-optimized location pages, social media, and on-site Concierge Managers who act as field sales for suite leasing.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through the franchise system: Salons by JC earns initial franchise fees, ongoing royalties, and likely brand/marketing fund contributions from franchisees, while franchisees in turn generate recurring (typically weekly) rental income from their independent beauty professional tenants. Specific lease rates and corporate financial metrics are not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investment, and growth is driven by new franchise unit development and multi-unit franchisee consolidation rather than corporate-owned expansion.

Name

Salons by JC

Legal name

Salons by JC

Website

https://salonsbyjc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Salons by JC is a U.S. franchisor founded in 1997 that operates 170+ private salon suite locations across 20+ states and Canada, leasing fully equipped suites to 7,000+ independent beauty and wellness professionals, each location supported by a dedicated full-time Concierge Manager.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Salon Suite Rental

NAICS

Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) (53112)

SIC

Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Salon suite rental
• Beauty franchise
• Private salon suites
• Beauty professional leasing
• Salon business platform

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Salon Suite Leasing / Franchise Fees: Salons by JC generates revenue primarily through franchise fees from its franchisee network, and franchisees generate revenue by leasing private salon suites to independent beauty professionals. Salon owners pay recurring rental fees (typically weekly) for their private suites. Specific lease terms, suite sizes, and rental rates vary by location and are quote-based rather than publicly disclosed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Salons by JC operates a franchise-based salon suite rental platform that leases private, move-in-ready salon suites to independent beauty and wellness professionals (hair stylists, barbers, estheticians, nail technicians, massage therapists). Each location is staffed by a dedicated, full-time Concierge Manager who handles leasing administration, property operations, and client hospitality, while suite owners retain full independence to run and brand their own businesses. The franchisor earns revenue from franchise fees and franchisees earn recurring weekly rental income from sub-leasing suites to beauty professionals.

Product overview

Salons by JC operates a franchise-based salon suite rental platform with over 150 locations across North America. The core offering is private salon suite rentals for independent beauty and wellness professionals, supported by the company's unique Full-Time Concierge Manager model at each location. The platform is structured as a franchise model with salon owners leasing individual suites. The product portfolio includes the core Salons by JC Salon Suite Rental service, an exclusive Vagaro booking software partnership (offered at no cost to suite owners), comprehensive Salon Services offered by independent professionals within the spaces, and a Franchise Program for prospective owners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Salons by JC Salon Suite Rental Private, fully-furnished, move-in-ready salon suites leased on a weekly basis to independent beauty and wellness professionals. Includes custom-built interiors, 24/7 secure access, complimentary WiFi, shampoo bowl, mirror, chair, sink, and a dedicated full-time on-site Concierge Manager providing business support and property management. Available at 170+ locations across 20+ U.S. states and Canada.
• Salons by JC Franchise Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% tenant renewal rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VagarocoreTechnology or IntegrationSalons by JC announced an exclusive partnership with Vagaro — the industry's #1 salon services booking software. This partnership brings two industry leaders together to create an extraordinary booking experience for clients while increasing new customer leads for existing salon owners. Under the partnership, Vagaro's booking software (including AI-enabled directory listings, free credit card reader, online booking with Instagram integration, and automated appointment reminders) is provided at no additional cost to Salons by JC suite owners. Additional benefits include lower card processing rates than Square (2.6% + $0.10), priority listing on the SBJC new directory, and dedicated 24/7 customer support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• European Wax Center: European Wax Center is a publicly traded franchise system operating hundreds of beauty service locations across the U.S. While its service mix is narrower (waxing-focused), it is a broadly comparable publicly traded beauty franchise with similar unit economics, real estate profile, and franchise-driven growth model.
• Regis Corporation: Regis Corporation is a publicly traded operator and franchisor of hair salons and beauty services concepts (including SmartStyle, Supercuts, and Salon Plaza). Salon Plaza directly overlaps with Salons by JC's suite-rental model, while the broader portfolio offers a comparable large-scale beauty franchise benchmark for valuation and unit-economics comparison.
• Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa: Hand & Stone is one of the largest U.S. franchise operators of massage and facial spa locations, with several hundred units across North America. It is comparable to Salons by JC in franchised wellness/beauty service delivery, member/recurring-revenue economics, and franchise unit growth mechanics.
• WellBiz Brands (Amazing Lash / Fitness Together): WellBiz Brands is the private equity-backed parent platform of multiple beauty/wellness franchise concepts (including Amazing Lash Studio). As an operator of a multi-brand franchise portfolio that includes salon-suite-adjacent beauty concepts, it represents a broader comparable franchise operator and potential strategic acquirer in the beauty/wellness space Salons by JC occupies.

Direct peers

• My Salon Suite: My Salon Suite is a salon suite rental franchise providing private, fully-equipped studios for independent beauty professionals to operate their own businesses. It is a direct category peer of Salons by JC, competing on franchise unit growth, suite leasing terms, and tenant experience.
• Salon Lofts: Salon Lofts is a salon suite operator leasing private studios to independent stylists, colorists, and beauty professionals across multiple U.S. states. It is a direct competitor offering a comparable suite-rental model to the same independent professional and consumer segments that Salons by JC serves.
• Sola Salon Studios: Sola Salon Studios operates a large national network of salon suite locations where independent beauty professionals lease private studios. It is one of Salons by JC's most established direct competitors, sharing the same core offering — leased private suites to licensed beauty professionals — and competing closely in major U.S. metros.
• Phenix Salon Suites: Phenix Salon Suites is widely regarded as one of the largest and fastest-growing salon suite franchises in the U.S., offering private, move-in ready suites leased to independent beauty professionals. It directly competes with Salons by JC on unit growth, tenant recruitment, and franchise economics in the same salon suite category.

Emerging players

• Amazing Lash Studio: Amazing Lash Studio is a franchise concept offering semi-permanent eyelash extensions and related beauty services in private-studio-style settings. While narrower in scope than Salons by JC, it serves the same independent professional providing privacy-seeking beauty services and shares a franchise-led multi-unit growth approach.
• Massage Heights: Massage Heights is a franchise operator of membership-based wellness and massage studios across the U.S. and Canada. It overlaps with Salons by JC in serving independent wellness professionals and franchised retail locations within the broader beauty/wellness category, providing a comparison point for franchise unit economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCK8i-5isp6kgiJpnHK5jGMg
• Facebookfacebook.com/salonsbyjc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/4110173
• Instagraminstagram.com/salonsbyjc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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