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Salons by JC vs Salon Professional Academy

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Salons by JC and Salon Professional Academy are personal care & beauty franchises. Salons by JC requires an investment of $1.4M – $1.9M while Salon Professional Academy requires $1.1M – $2.1M. 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 Salons by JC B (Above average) and Salon Professional Academy B (Above average).

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