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Salon Professional Academy vs Salons by JC

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Salon Professional Academy and Salons by JC are personal care & beauty franchises. Salon Professional Academy requires an investment of $1.1M – $2.1M while Salons by JC requires $1.4M – $1.9M. In terms of revenue, Salon Professional Academy reports higher average unit revenue at $2.0M. Salons by JC has SBA lending data on file with a 5.0% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Salon Professional Academy B (Above average) and Salons by JC B (Above average).

Investment Range
$1.1M – $2.1M
$1.4M – $1.9M
Franchise Fee
$49K
$60K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
5.5%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$2.0M
$510K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
5.0% (22 loans)
Total Units
35
168
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2008
2011
FDD Year
2026
2026