Denver — Sola Salons, the world’s largest studio suite franchise, has marked the Oct. 4 grand opening of its largest location to date in Northeast Minneapolis. Located at 2626 NE 2nd St., the new facility spans 29,903 square feet and houses 101 studios and 114 chairs, making it a landmark destination for entrepreneurial beauty professionals in the Twin Cities.
The scale of the new Sola Salons Minneapolis facility distinguishes it as the largest Sola Salons location ever built, and it has already generated excitement, with 70% of the studios pre-leased before opening, potentially setting a record for the brand. Designed to empower beauty entrepreneurs with an environment unlike any other, this flagship location brings together revolutionary amenities such as a fitness center, yoga studio and meditation room, along with content creation spaces including a podcast studio and photo nook. Behind this ambitious project are Erin Elgin and her business partner Patrick Elgin, who now operate 14 Sola locations across the Twin Cities, supporting more than 660 independent beauty businesses.
Other notable amenities include an in-salon beauty supply store, shower facilities, a creative space and event/education center, a break room with games, and practical resources including a mail center, laundry room and vending area. Outside, professionals and their guests can enjoy an outdoor picnic area and a private parking lot, while inside, comfortable waiting areas, a drive-in garage and Sola Twin Cities offices round out the offerings.
“Our Northeast Minneapolis location is the ultimate expression of what Sola stands for — empowering independent beauty professionals with not just beautiful studios, but also a supportive community and resources that elevate their businesses and lives,” says Daryl Hurst, president and chief operating officer of Sola Salons. “From wellness amenities to content creation spaces, this location represents the future of beauty entrepreneurship.”
In 2004, Sola Salons was established with the opening of its first location in Denver. Now with more than 740 locations open in the U.S. and Canada, Sola is proud to offer 22,000+ independent beauty professionals the freedom and benefits of salon ownership without the risk and overhead of opening a traditional salon. Its innovative salon model empowers hair stylists, estheticians, cosmetologists, barbers nail techs, massage therapists, health and wellness professionals and other like-minded professionals to take control of their lives and their careers. Sola provides beauty professionals with beautiful, fully equipped salon studios alongside the support and tools they need to launch their salon business in no time. For more information, visit www.solasalons.com.
SOURCE: Sola Salons