Salon Professional Education Company

$SPELF500 #501
CategoryPersonal-Care Businesses
SubcategorySalon Suites
Locations34
Franchisee Count29
Franchise Fee$49,000
Item 7 Low$1,052,420
Item 7 Midpoint$1,563,047
Item 7 High$2,073,674
Royalty Fees6% of Gross Revenues
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open4
Founded2004
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business21
Began Franchising2008
HQFargo, ND
Executives9
LinksWeb
Main Phone888-478-6856
FDD IssuedApril 17, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

SPEC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of B&W Schools that train students in hairstyling, cosmetology, esthetics, barbering, nails, and massage services.

SPEC is a North Dakota limited liability company, reorganized in 2015, with no parent or predecessors. Key executives include Samuel Shimer (Chair), Jodi Brown (Co-CEO/CFO), and Jill Krahn (Co-CEO).

SPEC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of B&W Schools that train students in hairstyling, cosmetology, esthetics, barbering, nails, and massage services.

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