Denver-based Sola Salons, the world’s largest studio suite concept and home to more than 22,000 independent beauty professionals, sets the pace as the industry leader in the salon suite category with top honors in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® Ranking. In 2025, Sola earned three major distinctions: #1 in the Salon Suites category, #79 overall among the Top 500 Franchises, and #86 on the Fastest-Growing Franchises list. This marks the seventh year Sola has ranked on the Franchise 500®, and the third year Sola has been recognized as #1 in the Salon Suites category, reinforcing its unmatched strength, growth, and leadership in the beauty and franchising industries.
“Earning a spot on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 for the seventh time and being recognized as #1 in our category for a third time proves the power of the Sola model and the commitment of our franchisees and beauty professionals,” said Daryl Hurst, chief operating officer and president of Sola Salons. “We’re proud to be recognized for our consistent performance, scalability, and ability to help entrepreneurs thrive. These rankings further cement Sola as the clear industry leader in salon suites and one of the fastest-growing franchise brands in the country.”
Unlike many emerging concepts in the beauty franchise space, Sola Salons offers an effective business model backed by over two decades of success, delivering turnkey, fully equipped salon suites that eliminate the complexities of employee management while creating predictable, recurring revenue for franchise owners. Sola’s national footprint, robust operational support, and marketing resources continue to make it the go-to choice for investors who want a business built on stability, innovation, and long-term growth.
“The Franchise 500 is more than a list. It’s really a collection of life-changing opportunities, featuring strong and resilient brands that future franchisees will be proud to be a part of,” says Jason Feifer, editor in chief of Entrepreneur Magazine. “This year’s honorees represent the bold ideas, operational excellence, and adaptability that make franchising a cornerstone of entrepreneurial success.”
As the #1 brand in the salon suite category, Sola Salons remains the franchise of choice for investors seeking a high-growth, resilient business model in the booming beauty industry. In 2004, Sola Salons was established with the opening of its first location in Denver. Now with more than 740 locations open in the U.S. and Canada, Sola is proud to offer 22,000+ independent beauty professionals the freedom and benefits of salon ownership without the risk and overhead of opening a traditional salon.
