franchisor in depth: SOLA SALONS
SOLA SALONS
ACCELERATES CANADA EXPANSION Leading Salon Studio Franchise Signs Four Development Agreements to Open Nine New Locations Across Canada; Joins Canadian Franchise Association with Plans to Attend CFA Convention
Sola Salons, the world’s largest and fastest growing salon studios franchise, announced recently the signing of four franchise development agreements that will expand its presence in key territories across Ontario, Canada, including Toronto, Durham, Kitchener-Waterloo, Markham, Richmond Hill, Hamilton and Barrie. 32 canadian franchise magazine
These new signings will bring nine new Sola locations to Canada over the next several years, emphasizing the brand’s aggressive domestic franchise development plans. In the past year, Sola opened 53 new locations, signed 72 franchise agreements, and reached a milestone of 18,000 independent beauty professionals across North America. “While Canada just reopened salon businesses in late 2021 due to challenges the pandemic brought, Sola Salons continued to grow its international
development, further showcasing the strength of our business model,” said Christina Russell, CEO at Sola Salons.“ We are excited to continue to plant our roots in Canada through our membership with the Canadian Franchise Association, welcome new franchisees and watch our existing owners grow throughout Canada” The new and existing Sola franchise agreements signed include: • Business partners Kevin Lent and John Platten currently own three locations in Ontario
