According to market analysis, though the salon industry nationally has about $40 billion in annual sales, the 50 largest companies only generate about 15 percent of the revenue. With no big players dominating the market, there's a lot of room for innovation.

Given this landscape, we have identified a significant opportunity in the cosmetology industry. Studio U Salons will provide cosmetology professionals a go-to community for starting and/or growing their career, without the prohibitive cost that comes with opening a new salon and becoming a business owner.

We are launching in the prestigious city Winter Park Fl. 32789 zip code in a A+ prime location. We will separate ourself from all existing competition by a more inviting community of studios.This differences will include a very spacious upscale modern lobby, full security entrance from the lobby to the studio salons, a lounge area for the clients, very upscale studios with a treasure chest of top line and abundant ammenities including the best chairs, cabinets, flat panel screen, latest technology, built in refrigerators, as well as a full educational support offering for every independent studio professional to help them grow their business. We have hired an award winng design team and a top tier branding, PR and marketing firm to enhance every aspect of our flagship studio.

The Studio U Salons concept gives cosmetology professionals the unique opportunity to reap the benefits of operating within a private studio, while working with a community of their peers. Our concept supports the entrepreneurial cosmetology professional by offering business mentoring including marketing, accounting and other professional training in a well-appointed setting. Studio U Salons will be the “go to” place for the cosmetology professional interested in running their own business.
 

This concept is similar to the executive suite business that has allowed small business owners to enjoy the benefits of a private office without the expense of ownership. In office suites there is the benefit of sharing a receptionist, lobby, conference room and equipment, thereby keeping the cost to have an office and all the necessary functions affordable.

Our Studio U Salons will have the most up-to-date technology for security, business applications, professional furniture, fixtures and equipment, and marketing. Our brand will be offered in the top 50 MSAs (metropolitan statistical areas) across the country through corporate and franchise locations.

Studio U Salons will offer better appointed lobby, lounge and studios than the competition. We will have better security for the comfort of our studio renter and their customers. Our studio renter and customer will recognize Studio U Salons as the best community to join in the pursuit of success. The professional training and support we can offer our studio renters will add to our competitive advantage.

Studio U Salons has made a lot of strides in developing our salon concept, creating our brand and bringing the concept to cosmetology professionals. Here are our accomplishments to date:

Lease for first location in Winter Park, Florida is negotiated and a 10 year lease has been signed. Plan to open early 2014.

Negotiating leases for the second and third location with planned openings in June 2014 in 2 other prime sought after locations in Central Florida.

On track to open additional 100+ corporate and franchise locations in the top MSAs across the USA over the next 36-48 months.

Have researched and visited over 10 locations of the competition in the US which are all 100% leased with waiting lists despite their inferior offerings

We have met with a number of vendors who are ready to do business

Our interior planning consultant is finalizing the specifications presently