In beauty salons, most networking develop only through the franchising system, for example, under the brand name Dessange, now has about 500 stores in over 40 countries and about 350 stores that sell branded cosmetics. There is a definite plus, already unwound brand helps to attract customers who are unlikely to go to the novice entrepreneur. Take the experience of Irene Zhelyaskovoy, which in 1995 bought the franchise and opened the first salon Dessange in St. Petersburg: and once during the tour when he saw a familiar sign, it came to styling herself Patricia Kaas. In addition, the already well-honed technology allows you to quickly recoup the costs.

What to focus when selecting a franchise? Primarily, this experience and reputation of the company. Next, the number of those who have already bought a franchise of this company. Certainly considerable weight in choosing a franchise is its cost. And finally, what services you franchisor (seller of the franchise. – Ed.) For the money. For these parameters we sorted the franchise. Here are the 5 most attractive and accessible from them.

«Persona Lab»

Franchise, «Person of the Lab»

• One-time fee : € 25 000
• Royalties: € 5000 per year
• Program Start: 2005
• Number of franchisees: 25

The largest franchisee in the mid-price segment. “Person” offers its franchisees individual counseling, and general meetings – twice a year. The most popular format – interior, designed for different customers, from economy to premium. Franchisee may choose to do what services he focused, it can be a cosmetology, barber or manicure and pedicure.

Russia’s largest franchisor in the middle price segment. The company provides individual counseling for their partners, and twice a year – the general meeting. Salon aimed at different customers – now one of the most popular formats, ranging from the economy ending the premium option. Partner has the discretion to focus on cosmetology, barber or manicure and pedicure. “Person of the Lab» concluded a contract for three years.

Funky Nails

Franchise by Funky Nails

• One-time fee: $8000
• Royalty: 5% of revenue
• Program Start: 2007
• Number of franchisees: 6

One of the first franchisees on post-Soviet space in the nail. Funky Nails designs for its partners and interior design provides full advertising support. The following year, Funky Nails suggests to set up production and sale of its products for manicure and pedicure. There are currently represented franchisors in Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Krasnodar, Saratov, Ivanov), but anyone can open a salon in any other country. The truth of their own salons in Funky Nails are only two, but that does not prevent them from developing their own brand, based on franchises.

Jean-Claude Biguine

Franchise by Jean-Claude Biguine

• One-time fee: € 65 000
• Royalties: € 18 000 per year
• Program Start: 2002
• Number of franchisees: 5

The French network of hairdressers is unequal in different cities. For example franchise in Kiev is € 65 000, and in St. Petersburg – € 80 000. But unlike other companies, Jean-Claude Biguine teaching staff franchisee for free – at the beginning after the conclusion of the contract, and after half a year. However, there is a minor limitation: only trained up to 5 new staff cabin, a partner in the year. But you can upgrade the skills and remotely – to watch videos on the site.

Aldo Coppola

Expensive franchise from Aldo Coppola

• One-time fee: € 35 000
• Royalties: € 12 000 per year
• Program Start: 2005
• Number of franchisees: 5

Unlike many other franchises in Aldo Coppola is thoroughly “casting” of partners, they set strict requirements for interior decoration and interior, so invest in it less than € 200 000 will not work. Out of 50 wishing to obtain a license is a treasured “casting” is only one. Nevertheless, the winners of “casting” now operate in cities such as Perm, Kostroma, Kaliningrad, Krasnodar, and in Alma-Ata. Initial training of masters not to walk in a one-time fee, paid separately: a little-a lot – $ 6,000 per person. Also provides a price for training your employees – $ 3,000 per employee per year. The period of the license – for five years.

Network of beauty salons «May»

Salon Franchise «May»

• One-time fee: 100 000-200 000
• Royalties: 0
• Program Start: 2008
• Number of franchisees: 0

Network “May” has 7 of its beauty, which are located in St. Petersburg. Franchise of this company only at first glance looks like the most accessible. Franchisee will be required to purchase a “May” all the tools for manicure and pedicure, cosmetology, as well as products for hair, which sells the company. Also have to pay for tuition and staff. Approximate volume of investments in the salon on the basis of this franchise – 70 000 $.