Franchise Interviews 4.0

The Founder of the Seva franchise opportunity Vas Maniatis Meets with Franchise Interviews

We have a great show today.  We are meeting with Vas Maniatis, the founder of the Seva franchise opportunity.  Seva is a franchise model that specializes in the art of brow shaping, facial hair removal and waxing.   The Seva brand is known for offering eyebrow threading which is a flourishing concept that more people are seeming to utilize for its various advantage s. There are several unique aspects of this franchise concept. 
First, Seva grows within retail stores and has established an exclusive partnership with Walmart to begin with. There is also opportunity to grow in other retail stores.  By using a growth strategy of a store within a store, the Seva opportunity increases the opportunity for foot traffic.  In addition, Seva utilizes a technological strategy to ensure success for each Seva salon.
Seva has created a complete turnkey "Salon-in-a-Box" system which handles all phases of the design, construction, delivery, and coordination of build out of every new Seva salon.  Aspiring frantreprneurs do not need to know a thing about eyebrow threading, waxing or beauty to be successful with a Seva concept. 

Phenix Salon Suites Meets with Franchise Interviews

Phenix Salon Suites is the nation's leading salon suite concept that provides upscale and customizable suites for independent lifestyle professionals. Its business has been growing rapidly, and the brad recently surpassed 300 locations. Following this milestone, the brand revealed its expansion plan internationally with the opening of its first British location in Manchester earlier this month. Now, the brand has its eye on international and national expansion in a number of new markers.? This focus on growth comes after the brand saw a 344% increase in salon professional inquiries during the pandemic and recently partnered with rapper and entrepreneur LL COOL J. We are meeting with Philip Watson, VP of business development for Phenix Salon Suites. Every business has a story Gina Rivera was destined to pursue a career in the world of beauty. From her early roots of sweeping hair from the floors of her parent's salon, Gina attended beauty school and later moved to a booth renter salon where she quickly established a winning reputation. Find out what happened next on Franchise Interviews.

Inger Nicolaisen the founder of Nikita Hair on Franchise Interviews

We are meeting with Inger Nicolaisen the founder of Nikita Hair, an international hair salon chain with 150+ locations across Europe and recent franchise expansion to the United States. Inger is a prominent figure in Norway, most known from the Norwegian television series The Candidate in 2004, which was the Norwegian version of the American series, The Apprentice. Nikita Hair supports the foundation, A Hand to Children. This organization provides help and assistance to children. The involvement of this foundation is to give children a chance at a better life, and hope for the future. All projects within the scope of this foundation aim to provide support to those most in need by providing food and clothing. For every haircut, Nikita Hair will donate a portion of the proceeds to support this organization.

MY SALON Suite President Ken McAllister Meets with Franchise Interviews

We have a great show. We are meeting with Ken McAllister, the President of MY SALON Suite. Founded in 2010, MY SALON Suite is raising the bar in luxury for salon entrepreneurs and consumers across North America. MY SALON Suite attracts and inspires experienced professionals from all facets of the health and beauty industry to individually own and operate their own businesses in one of several private suites, each fully equipped with a styling center, state-of-the-art security system and other eco-salon suite amenities.

LunchboxWax COO Christo Demetriades on Franchise Interviews

We have a great show today. We are meeting with Christo Demetriades, the COO of LunchboxWax, a boutique speed-waxing concept that combines refined techniques and the highest quality products. What makes LunchboxWax unique is their waxologists are trained to know how to wax every body and make the LGBTQ+ community especially the transgender community feel comfortable walking in and getting waxed. This inclusivity is present in all fronts of the business and each employee is put through a course of ?culture classes? to ensure everyone is fully aware of the brand's mission. The brand has salons open and recently signed 2 multi-unit deals in brand new markets throughout the Midwest.

Image Studios 360 Founder Jason Olsen on Franchise Interviews

We have a great show today. We are meeting with Jason Olsen, founder of Image Studios 360. Image Studios 360 is an exclusive franchise that provides modern, high-end salon studios at affordable rates to salon professionals. Their core values of creativity, freedom and success are the driving force that empower us collectively and embodies all that we do as professionals in this industry. They strive to improve the communities we live in with the creation, support and growth of independent franchisees across the country.  Their concept is simple: they provide an incredible space an atmosphere through their franchise system; their people bring the passion, talent and clientèle to their space. Together, they create an intoxicating formula for success.

Hair Club Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews

Did you know that around 30% of people experience hair loss by age 30, and that number jumps to 50% by age 50? Interestingly, 40% of those affected are women. Despite its prevalence, hair loss and the available treatment options are often misunderstood. Hair Club occupies a unique space—it's not a medical necessity like treatment for a chronic condition, but it's certainly more than just a luxury, as hair loss can have a significant impact on an individual's self-esteem and quality of life.
Recognizing the importance of accessibility, Hair Club has offered financing options to customers from the very beginning, ensuring their services are within reach for anyone seeking help.

Onyi Odunukwe, the CEO of Glo Tanning Franchise Opportunity

We are meeting Onyi Odunukwe, the CEO of Glo Tanning - A Franchise that is about to open its 100th location shortly and has seen 4X revenue growth in the past 3 years alone. As a minority-owned business in a landscape that doesn’t typically see minority owners (Tanning/Skincare) and the holder of a commercial Real Estate Portfolio of over nine figures, Onyi’s success story has seen much adversity and much success, and he can provide some amazing detail as to how Glo is being built, the team building strengths of programs like employee franchise ownership programs and the realities of today’s market. Glo Tanning was voted NWA’s “Best of the Best” in 2015, 2016, & 2017! Whether you want a traditional suntan or a sunless spray tan, Glo Tanning is the place for you! Glo Tanning believes in giving their clients the best in everything – great prices, educated staff, advanced equipment, and high-quality products – and with plenty of options to customize your plan to achieve a gorgeous suntan or a natural-looking sunless spray tan. In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

Dave Mele, President of Pool Scouts on Franchise Interviews

With more homeowners prioritizing their outdoor spaces, the demand for pool installations and maintenance has skyrocketed in recent years. But what’s really driving this trend? We are meeting with Dave Mele, pool expert and brand president of Pool Scouts to talk about some key factors the brand is seeing.Post-Pandemic Outdoor Living Boom: Since 2020, homeowners have been investing heavily in their backyards, with pools becoming a top feature for recreation and relaxation.
Aging Infrastructure: Many existing pools are decades old, leading to a rise in renovations and ongoing professional maintenance to keep them safe and functional.
Eco-Conscious Upgrades: Advances in energy-efficient pool equipment and sustainable cleaning solutions are making pool ownership more appealing—and cost-effective—than ever.
Listen to our interview with Dave and what these trends mean for homeowners and pool businesses. 

Fantastic Sam's - An Evening With Jerome, Boyton, and Scott

On today's two part show, we are meeting with the Fantastic Sam's franchise opportunity. This will be the second time we had Fantastic Sam's on the show. With over 1,300 salons located throughout North America, Fantastic Sam's Hair Salons is one of the world's leading full-service hair care franchises with an outstanding reputation for providing quality hair care services for the whole family. Fantastic Sam's Hair Salons has been consistently ranked as one of the top franchise opportunities by Entrepreneur Magazine, Black Enterprise Magazine, Franchise Times and Bonds. We are meeting with the CEO to Fantastic Sam's Scott Colabuono. Scott will discuss the brand's growth strategy, the role of a Fantastic Sam's franchisee, what the brand looks for in franchisees, and the hair care industry as a whole. We are also going to have Rich Upson, multi-unit Fantastic Sam's franchisee from San Antonio!