The Salon Professional Academy

Franchise Overview

Business Children's Education Health Beauty & Fitness

The Salon Professional Academy, operated by Salon Professional Education Company (SPEC), runs vocational beauty and wellness schools under multiple brand flags — including Elevate Salon Institute and Spa Pro Academy — training students in cosmetology, esthetics, barbering, nail care, and massage therapy toward state licensure and professional careers.

Key Highlights

Multi-brand school portfolio spanning cosmetology, esthetics, barbering, and massage therapy
Curriculum blends technical training with business, marketing, and guest-handling skills
Redken-recognized schools grant franchisees premium product access and brand credibility
Dual revenue streams from tuition income and in-school retail product sales

Backed by turnkey systems, award-winning marketing support, and a collaborative franchisee network, The Salon Professional Academy is built for owners focused on long-term business value in vocational education.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since2003

Number of Units34

Min Liquid Capital—

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$188K – $2.0M

The Salon Professional Academy Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official The Salon Professional Academy FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

Available Documents

The Salon Professional Academy FDD 2025

April 2025

$99.00

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