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Hair Salons & Barber Shops

Established Multi-Unit Hair Salon Franchise | 30+ Years | Columbia, SC

Lexington, Lexington County, SC, US

Take advantage of the opportunity to acquire a well-established multi-unit franchise that has been serving the Columbia, South Carolina market for more than 30 years. This professionally managed operation features experienced management, long-tenured employees, and a loyal customer base built over decades of consistent service. The business is ideal for an investor seeking a semi-absentee opportunity. The current owner spends approximately 10–15 hours per week overseeing operations, supported by a strong management team. With all locations situated within approximately one hour of each other, the portfolio offers operational efficiency, simplified oversight, and opportunities for continued growth. Highlights • Established franchise with 30+ years of operating history • Well-recognized national hair salon brand • Eight strategically located salons • Semi-absentee ownership (10–15 hours per week) • Fully staffed with experienced, long-tenured employees • Strong local customer base with recurring business • Efficient multi-unit geographic footprint This opportunity is well suited for: • Existing salon operators seeking expansion • Multi-unit franchise operators • Entrepreneurs looking to enter the beauty industry • Investors seeking a business with established systems and management in place

$365,000Asking Price
$1,747,379Revenue
$137,669Cash Flow

Market Snapshot

National transaction benchmarks for beauty and personal care business businesses.

Under $500K

Median revenue$313k
Median cash flow$67k
Median sale price$105k
Multiple range1.2x - 2.6x

$500K to $2M

Median revenue$1.58m
Median cash flow$341k
Median sale price$771k
Multiple range2.0x - 3.8x

A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.

What to know about beauty and personal care business acquisitions

GW

By George Wellmer

Cofounder & CEO

Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating beauty and personal care business acquisitions.

Find out who owns the clients — the business or the chair

If stylists rent chairs or own their following, you may be buying a name and a build-out, not a client base. Understand the compensation model before you value the revenue.

Check staff contracts, non-competes, and turnover

Your providers are the business; remove two key technicians and you have a lease and some chairs. Review who's contracted and who could walk down the street.

Separate service revenue from product and membership revenue

Recurring memberships and retail product are stickier and higher-margin than walk-ins. Get the mix and price the recurring portion differently.

Scrutinize licensing and health-code standing

Cosmetology licenses, sanitation records, and inspection history are real liabilities. Confirm the business and its providers are current and clean.

Read the lease like it's the asset

Foot traffic, parking, and a transferable lease drive a salon or spa, and remaining term can matter more than the equipment.

Budget for equipment and fit-out condition

Tables, spa and tanning equipment, and the build-out wear and date quickly. Know what needs refreshing to keep clients coming.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common buyer questions for this market.

Yes, but lenders weight provider dependence heavily. Lenders are not keen on lending on a businesses is tied to one stylist; there is an extremely high transition risk. Recurring memberships and a stable, contracted team make funding far easier.