Sola Salons

This location is a suite building rather than a traditional salon with staff on payroll. It houses 32 individual studios that independent professionals rent and run as their own businesses. The site presents the location as part of a franchise system, and each franchise location is independently owned and operated.

Renters pay one weekly fee that covers utilities and Wi-Fi. Each studio has a glass door with its own lock and key, sound-insulated walls and ventilation, and comes with a styling chair, shampoo bowl, full-spectrum lighting and instant hot water. Renters can decorate their studios and set their own hours within the location's access times, and access hours vary by location. The building provides 24/7 security, on-site laundry, a breakroom, bathroom facilities and janitorial services.

Renters can sell retail products of their choice and keep all of the profits. Liability insurance is included, and disability insurance is available in certain areas. Renters also have access to continuing education programs.

New renters get help getting started. The business provides a start-up manual with forms and tips for obtaining a salon license and other licenses and permits, along with guidance on studio setup covering insurance, equipment, paint, credit card processing and retail distributor contacts. The business also hosts community events for studio owners, such as cocktail parties and family picnics. It states that it has more than 20,000 independent business owners in its community and describes its studio owner community as the largest of its kind.

The business runs its location as a space for independent professionals to operate their own businesses, with support for setup, insurance and continuing education.