Who we are

Lemon Tree provides Franchise Owners with brand recognition that is the direct result of decades of community outreach and marketing efforts.

With low investment requirements, multiple revenue streams, and prime territory availability, our Franchise Owners have some of the highest sales to investment numbers in the Hair Salon Industry.

How our Business Model Works:

Our financially rewarding franchise model is simple - you manage the managers! Our Franchise Owners do not need to have prior experience in the Salon Industry, rather we are seeking entrepreneurs who are looking to make a positive impact in their community. We invite you to research the economics of our business model in comparison to other family hair salons to determine if Lemon Tree Hair Salons is right for you.

As you work through our franchise education process you will have the opportunity to speak directly with our Franchise Owners who can provide you with more detailed (and much more exciting!) information on their business financials.

Why choose Lemon Tree Hair Salons?

Our numbers are industry-leading! The top 25% of Salons averaged $571,156 in revenue. The top 50%-ile of Salons in 2023 averaged $$461,816 in revenue. Couple this with our low start-up costs of $180,794 - $273,939, making Lemon Tree Hair Salons an attractive investment for business owners. No Salon experience is necessary.

Unlike most other salon franchises, Lemon Tree is not just about volume – we focus on quality service at value pricing. Lemon Tree is one of the few salon franchises that offers a full range of haircare and waxing services.

Over our decades of being in business, we’ve experienced the industry's evolution, endured economic changes, and even championed a pandemic.

With over 60 years of salon industry experience, our management team has seen it all and stands ready to support you in building a successful business.

Lemon Tree offers a low cost of entry while providing a strong return on investment. The market is wide open – prime territories have not been oversaturated like other national salon franchises.

LOW COST:

• The low cost of opening a Lemon Tree ($180,794 - $273,939) allows entrepreneurs to get into business more quickly and with less risk. You don't need any prior salon experience.

SEMI-ABSENTEE:

• One of the greatest benefits of owning a Lemon Tree is the ability to control and grow your business without the need to be on-site every day.

SCALABLE:

• Combining lower start-up costs with high revenue and profitability puts you in a position to grow your business quickly. We are looking to award franchises to individuals who want to reinvest their profits into additional salons.

UNIT ECONOMICS:

• Check out our numbers in the latest Item 19 in our 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document.

RECESSION-RESISTANT:

• Everyone has hair cut, colored, and styled regardless of economic situation. Clients often trade down to us during a recession or inflation because we are more affordable than boutique salons.

FLEXIBILITY & GROWTH:

• Lemon Tree offers flexibility and high growth potential for our Franchise Owners. They don’t have to be a salon professional or have experience in the hair industry. We’ll provide an established business model and personalized support backed by decades of experience.

MULTIPLE REVENUE STREAMS:

• We are a full-service salon with six revenue streams: haircut & styling, coloring, body waves & perms, keratin treatments, facial waxing, and retail hair products.

Who we're looking for

Business and Management Experience -

You should be a leader that your team is excited to follow! The idea of a growing business in a high growth and fast paced industry excites you! You want to focus on running a lucrative business, not cutting hair!

Great People Skills -

You love people! Whether you are managing the team or providing great customer service, you understand that your success is driven by the people you team interact with each and every day.

Community Orientation -

You understand that business is not only about dollars and cents, it is also about the people. You want to grow your business so that it positively impacts not only your family’s financial well-being, but helps to support and grow your entire community.

Limited or No Salon Experience -

Many of our Franchise Owners never worked in the Hair Care Industry. We simply seek passionate Owners with great people and customer service skills that are looking to grow their business into multiple locations!

Training and Support

Training:

Our job is to make sure you are fully prepared to execute the business model flawlessly, so that you can enjoy the freedom and flexibility our Franchise Owners are accustomed to.

Before your salon opens, you will be asked to attend the initial training program. We will bear the cost of initial training (instruction and required materials) for up to two Highly Trained Personnel (including yourself, and if applicable, the Principal Operator and a General Manager). If you are awarded a multi-unit franchise agreement, we may extend the initial training to more than three Highly Trained Personnel. You will be responsible for travel, meals, lodging, and payroll expenses associated with sending attendees to our training programs.

Our training program consists of up to 50 hours of classroom training and up to 28 hours of on-site training. We will work with you to ensure you take full advantage of our expertise and materials.