--- title: The Sola® Difference description: This concept has absolutely taken off overseas and the Sola® Salon Studios team are ready to hit the Australian real estate market like nothing before and change the real estate game. image: https://blog.dcstrategy.com/hubfs/5D3-081.jpg --- [![DCS_Logo_Charcoal (1).jpg](https://blog.dcstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DCS_Logo_Charcoal%20(1).jpg?width=1147&height=285&name=DCS_Logo_Charcoal%20(1).jpg "DCS_Logo_Charcoal (1).jpg")](http://www.dcstrategy.com) Open main menu Close main menu [Franchise 101](https://blog.dcstrategy.com/topic/franchise-101) # The Sola® Difference [online](https://blog.dcstrategy.com/author/online) This concept has absolutely taken off overseas and the Sola® Salon Studios team are ready to hit the Australian real estate market like nothing before and change the real estate game. This is a business model like no other in Australia. The owner of Sola® Salon Studios Australia will be facilitating salon business owners to have their own luxurious space and join a community of like minded professionals. *How it works?*   - As a Sola® Salon Studios franchisee you will be a landlord for a thriving business hub, joining a business model that has succeeded across America with a total annual sales for the US system exceeding US$1 billion. - Simple revenue model – through a license agreement, stylists pay Sola® weekly rent in advance through electronic funds transfer for the use of their private studio, based on a 1 - or 2 - year agreement. - Expenses are largely fixed (rent payments to retail centre landlord, utilities and cleaning equal 75% of store-level expenses) - Store-level EBITDA margins of 40% -50% and unlevered yields on total capital of 25% -35% - Sola® is simply the landlord –stylists are owner/operators, not employees of Sola®. No full-time on-site employees; general managers can manage 10+ locations with minimal additional support. - Franchisee rents 4,500 -6,000 sq. ft. of space in retail shopping centres within salon-dense submarkets - Sola® builds out stores containing approximately 25 studios, 100-200 square feet. Studios are fully-equipped for use by stylists (sinks, mirrors, cabinets, styling chairs, etc). Hip, trend setting, upscale atmosphere. - Attract career-oriented stylists and other health & beauty professionals through targeted marketing and social media. Stylists are not employees –professionals are independent business owners. - Sola® has a vision to be more than just another salon suites rental business; they are an all-encompassing independent salon business solution that provides franchisors a business opportunity like no other. They also give beauty therapists and aspiring salon owners the ability to build their own business and be part of a unique and established brand. Read why those in the beauty industry have turned to Sola® Salon Studios as a hub for their business. *“I chose Sola because I was ready to change how I wanted to live my life. I heard of Sola a few times from conversations I had with other people and I just decided to take a look at how a place like this could put me in a path where I’m in control of how creative I can be as an entrepreneur.”*  Julie Nhi Cosmic Nails LLC,  Charlotte, NC *“My choice to leave a traditional, commission-based salon was based on my need to completely control my own working schedule and create an enjoyable experience for my clients. At first, I chose Sola because they were turnkey ready, which was important for my peace of mind considering it was my first time going independent. I quickly realized that I was gaining so much more than an easy transition!”*  Ashley Lantz TressPassing Salon, Avondale, Arizona *“I chose Sola because I wanted my clients to have a consistent brand experience. I didn’t want to manage multiple personalities and try to get them all to mesh and support a consistent vision, especially with the turnover of most barbershops. I’d almost never seen a shop that maintains its brand over time because it has to fill seats with clients as well as new barbers."*  Chris Matthews Dillinger’s Hair Company, Long Island, New York Read more at: https://www.solasalonstudios.ca/blog/the-sola-difference1   Let’s meet to discuss your future goals! 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