Salon Suites
Salon Professional Education Company
Fargo, ND · Founded 2004 · SPEL
SPEC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of B&W Schools that train students in hairstyling, cosmetology, esthetics, barbering, nails, and massage services.
2026 Franchise 500
Unranked
34
units (2025)-5.6%
year over yearUnits by Year
342022
342023
362024
342025
Total outlets at year end, from FDD Item 20.
The Investment
Initial investment
$1,052,420 – $2,073,674
FDD Item 7
Franchise fee
$49,000
FDD Item 5
Ad fund
2%
FDD Item 6
Financial performance
Not recorded
FDD Item 19 disclosure
Royalty
6% of Gross Revenues
Leadership
Samuel Shimer
CEO
Jodi Brown
CFO
Anthony Civitano
COO
Jill Krahn
Co-CEO/EVP-Franchise Sales/Secretary/Manager
Heather Kelts
Chief Franchise Operating Officer
Becky Bloechle
Vice President, Enrollment Management
Kerri Schultz
Vice President, Education
Christopher Baran
Manager
Lee Baran
Manager
On File
Franchise Disclosure Documents
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