Sell Your Salon or Spa Business in Florida
Who is buying salons and spas in Florida
Named salon or spa acquisitions we have recorded in Florida
- Squeeze Massage (14 locations), acquired by GoSaga (holding company of Cava Capital founder Geoff Schneider)Private-equity-backed buyer · Closed Nov 2025 · Locations in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, North Carolina and Texas · Source ↗
| Platform | Owner / backer | Type | Headquarters | Scale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regis Corporation (Supercuts, Cost Cutters, SmartStyle) | Public company (Nasdaq: RGS) | Strategic / public | Minneapolis, MN | 3,712 salons franchised or owned in North America and the United Kingdom as of June 30, 2026 | Source ↗ |
| Salon Lofts | Audax Private Equity | Private equity | Columbus, OH | 315+ locations and 8,200+ beauty professionals (company investor relations page) | Source ↗ |
| Radiance Holdings (Sola Salons, Woodhouse Spas) | TSG Consumer Partners (majority since December 2022) | Private equity | Lakewood, CO | Sola Salons: 819 total units, 814 in the US (Franchise Times Top 400, 2026); Woodhouse Spa: over 80 locations (TSG) | Source ↗ |
| Phenix Salon Suites | 10 Point Capital (minority investment, March 2018) | Private equity | Las Vegas, NV | 400 locations across 33 states (Mar 2025) | Source ↗ |
| My Salon Suite (Propelled Brands) | LightBay Capital and Freeman Spogli (Propelled Brands) | Private equity | Carrollton, TX | More than 370 My Salon Suite locations (Mar 2026); Propelled Brands has over 1,380 franchises open across FASTSIGNS, My Salon Suite and Camp Bow Wow | Source ↗ |
| WellBiz Brands (Drybar, Elements Massage, Amazing Lash Studio, Radiant Waxing, Fitness Together) | Transom Capital Group | Private equity | Denver, CO | More than 700 locations across the United States, Canada, Europe and the Middle East | Source ↗ |
| European Wax Center | General Atlantic | Private equity | Plano, TX | More than 1,000 centers in 44 states (May 2026) | Source ↗ |
| Head to Toe Brands (The Lash Lounge, Bishops Cuts/Color, Frenchies Modern Nail Care, Crown Extension Studio) | The Riverside Company (invested April 2023) | Private equity | Not confirmed | Four franchise brands, the largest being The Lash Lounge at 134 locations (Franchise Times, Nov 2025) | Source ↗ |
| Salon Republic | Riata Capital Group (recapitalization, December 2022) | Private equity | Woodland Hills, CA | 37 locations serving over 2,750 beauty professionals in four states (CA, CO, TX, WA) | Source ↗ |
| IMAGE Studios / Gorgeous Collective | MPK Equity Partners (majority since March 2024) | Private equity | Salt Lake City, UT | 135 IMAGE Studios locations across 29 states (company release, Mar 23, 2026), plus Clean Your Dirty Face (33 locations) | Source ↗ |
| Hello Sugar | Founder Brigham Dallas (no outside investor found) | Franchisor | Mesa, AZ | More than 200 open and developing locations (Nov 2025) | Source ↗ |
| Boardroom Salon for Men | LightBay Capital (since August 2018) | Private equity | Dallas, TX | 46 locations across the United States (Jan 2026) | Source ↗ |
| PCRK Group | Three20 Capital Group (Todd Recknagel and Kristi Mailloux); Trivest Partners (investor since 2019) | Private equity | Tempe, AZ | 130 Massage Envy locations across 13 states | Source ↗ |
| Salon Freedom Holdings | Geneva Glen Capital and Three20 Capital Group (recapitalization, March 2022) | Private equity | Boulder, CO | 60 Sola Salons locations (Franchise Times, May 2026) | Source ↗ |
| Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa | Harvest Partners (since June 2022) | Private equity | Trevose, PA | 650-plus units (July 2026); more than 650 spas across 36 states and Canada (Sep 2026) | Source ↗ |
| Blo Blow Dry Bar | NewSpring (NewSpring Franchise strategy, invested 2021) | Private equity | Toronto, ON | Over 165 locations across the U.S. and Canada (Jan 2026) | Source ↗ |
Ownership verified October 6, 2026. See every platform's recent deals in the Salon or Spa roll-up tracker →
How many beauty salons are in Florida
The Census Bureau counted 7,534 beauty salons in Florida in 2023, ranking 2nd of 50 states. 76% had fewer than five employees and 98% had fewer than 20. 12 had 50 or more.
| Employees | Establishments | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer than 5 | 5,762 | 76% |
| 5 to 9 | 967 | 13% |
| 10 to 19 | 617 | 8% |
| 20 to 49 | 176 | 2% |
| 50 or more | 12 | 0% |
This counts beauty salons (NAICS 812112). Day spas and nail salons are counted in separate Census categories.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023 ↗ (NAICS 812112). An establishment is a single physical location, so an owner with three locations counts three times.
What a salon or spa business in Florida is worth
Salons and spas typically sell for 3x-6x EBITDA, or 1.5x-3.5x SDE for smaller owner-operated salons and spas, with most deals in the $150K - $2M range. These are industry-wide benchmarks, reviewed July 2026, not an appraisal of your business.
What buyers pay more for
- +Employee model (not booth rental)
- +Product sales revenue
- +Membership programs
- +Strong retail location
What buyers discount
- -Booth rental model
- -Owner as primary stylist
- -High staff turnover
- -No recurring revenue
How selling through DealSeam works
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Selling a salon or spa business in Florida: common questions
How much is a salon or spa business in Florida worth?
Salons and spas typically sell for 3x-6x EBITDA, or 1.5x-3.5x SDE for smaller owner-operated salons and spas, with most deals in the $150K - $2M range. Buyers tend to pay more for employee model (not booth rental), product sales revenue, membership programs and strong retail location, and less where they see booth rental model, owner as primary stylist, high staff turnover and no recurring revenue. These are industry-wide ranges, not an appraisal of your business.
Who is buying salons and spas in Florida?
Recent named deals in Florida include Squeeze Massage (acquired by GoSaga, Nov 2025). Nationally, the largest groups consolidating salons and spas include Regis Corporation (Public company), Salon Lofts (Audax Private Equity) and Radiance Holdings (TSG Consumer Partners); 14 of the 16 platforms we track are private-equity-backed.
How many beauty salons are there in Florida?
The Census Bureau's County Business Patterns counted 7,534 beauty salons in Florida in 2023, ranking 2nd of 50 states. 76% had fewer than five employees, 98% had fewer than 20, and 12 had 50 or more. This counts beauty salons (NAICS 812112). Day spas and nail salons are counted in separate Census categories.
Does it cost anything to sell through DealSeam?
No. Sellers pay nothing. When a deal closes, the buyer pays DealSeam's fee. There is no listing fee and no retainer.
Will my employees or customers find out I'm thinking about selling?
No. Nothing is listed publicly, and your details go to a buyer only after you approve that introduction.
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Sources
Valuation multiples are DealSeam's industry benchmarks, reviewed July 2026. Establishment counts are from the U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023 (NAICS 812112). Platform ownership comes from each platform's own or press sources, verified October 6, 2026. Named acquisitions are the deals we have recorded from public announcements, each linked to its source; they are not every deal in the state. Ownership in this sector changes often. None of this is investment, legal or tax advice.