Sola Salons Expands Rapidly: New Locations Open Across the U.S.

Bonita Springs, USA - In recent news that is sure to pique the interest of local beauty enthusiasts, Sola Salons is on a roll, marking its steady growth with the opening of five new locations in Q2 2025. This expansion includes franchises in Orlando, Bonita Springs, Lakeland, Charleston, and Summerlin, pushing the company’s total to over 740 locations across the U.S. and Canada. This achievement underscores Sola Salons‘ commitment to supporting independent beauty professionals through fully equipped, private salon suites, allowing them an incredible degree of control over their businesses.

The Orlando location, which kicked off the latest wave of openings in April, showcases the franchise’s ambition. It’s located in a vibrant area, promising to attract a diverse clientele. Meanwhile, the Lakeland site is gearing up for its own grand opening on June 30, 2025. Further south, the Bonita Springs and Charleston openings introduced owners Linda and Harold Rauner, as well as Christopher J. Vossen and Tanja S. Vossen, to the Sola family, while Russell Nordstrom took the reins for the Summerlin location, which opened in May. Such a diverse ownership base also reflects the brand’s expansive reach and appeal.

Empowering Beauty Professionals

Sola Salons isn’t just about numbers; it’s about empowerment. With a belief that beauty professionals thrive best when they have control over their schedules, pricing, and services, they’ve created an encouraging environment for over 22,000 independent beauty experts. As mentioned by Sola Franchising, their model, which combines real estate investment with beauty services, has attracted many entrepreneurs eager to seize ownership opportunities. Typically, Sola Salons facilities range between 4,200 and 9,000 square feet, accommodating multiple individual suites for rental.

Underpinning this rapid growth is a blossoming salon suite industry that has seen astounding advancement over the last decade. From a mere 300 salon suite locations in the U.S. in 2013, the number has now skyrocketed to over 3,000, reflecting a growth rate of about 900%. Today, approximately 95,000 professionals work in these innovative salon suites, a marked increase from just 11,000 a decade ago, according to findings from Image Studios.

A Bright Future Ahead

The outlook for the salon suite sector remains optimistic, with projections indicating an additional 6,000 locations by 2033. By then, roughly 272,000 beauty professionals may be working from salon suites, representing a significant portion of an expected two million beauty professionals in the industry. What’s more, the entire sector is projected to grow by 12-13% annually, enriching this vibrant space, currently valued at a whopping $88 billion.

With future expansions planned in states like Arizona, California, New York, and South Carolina, Sola Salons is clearly positioning itself at the forefront of this flourishing industry. For beauty professionals seeking a foothold in this ever-evolving market, there’s surely something to be said for the opportunities that Sola offers. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or a budding stylist, the supportive culture and educational resources are bound to attract more talent to their fold.

Isn’t it great to see businesses injecting fresh energy into our communities? Here’s to the ongoing evolution and prosperity of our local beauty industry and the exciting developments coming soon to a neighborhood near you!