SPEC (The Salon Professional Academy, Elevate Salon Institute, Spa Pro Academy)

Franchise Information

Analyzed filing: MN · File #1944698999

Filed: Jul 23, 2026

FDD Issued: Apr 17, 2026

Extracted: Aug 23, 2026

Analyzed

Franchisor Details

Name: Salon Professional Education Company, LLC

Address: 4377 15th Avenue South, Fargo, ND 58103

Phone: 888-478-6856

Website: www.SPECfranchise.com

Franchising Since: 2008

Industry & Qualifications

Industry

Education & Training

Franchise Fee

$49,000

Royalty

6.0%

Total Investment

$1.05M - $2.07M

Initial Term

15 years

Renewable

Outlet Information

Total Outlets (2025)

Franchised

Opened (Last Year)

Closed (Last Year)

-0

Churn Breakdown (Last Year)

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Reacquired

Exclusive Territory

Franchisee will not receive an exclusive territory regarding primary trademarks...

Item 19 (Financial Performance)

Disclosed

Data reflects most recent audited figures for 26 franchised schools operating al...

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Avg Unit Volume (through Dec 2024)

$2,018,699

Median

$2,005,992

Top 25% Avg

$3,178,002

Bottom 25% Avg

$1,187,488

Highest

$4,029,826

Lowest

$637,973

% Achieving Avg

50.0%

Sample Size

26 units

Legal History

Litigation: Yes

December 2021 action against franchisee Vara School Professionals, Inc. d/b/a The Salon Professional...

Bankruptcy: None

Number	File name	Source State	Filing Date	Actions
1944698999	MN_36484-202605-07_salon-professional-education-company-llc.pdf Canonical 2026 analysis · newest filing	MN	Jul 23, 2026	Restricted
160842	441215_Franchise__The_Salon_Professional_Academ_North Dakota_160842.pdf Canonical 2024 analysis	ND	Apr 20, 2024 FDD issue date	Restricted
19062	441215_Franchise__The_Salon_Professional_Academ_North Dakota_19062.pdf Canonical 2022 analysis	ND	Apr 13, 2022 FDD issue date	Restricted

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