If you are looking at salon suites in Pinellas County, you will likely tour some of the national franchise suite brands too. Elegance Salon Suites is different in one main way: it is a small, independent community built around mentorship, run by a founder who has worked behind the chair and owned a suite herself.
Below is what you get at Elegance, next to the question to ask at any location you tour, so you can compare like for like.
| At Elegance | Ask at any location | |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership | Independent and locally owned; you deal with the founder directly | Who runs this location day to day, and who decides on repairs and rules? |
| Size of the community | 14 private suites in one building in Largo | How many suites are in the building, and how many are leased? |
| Support for your business | Mentorship and business training from a licensed cosmetologist of 20+ years and former suite owner | What business support is included, and who provides it? |
| Rent | One weekly rate per suite; contact us for yours | What is the weekly rent for the size I need, and what does it include? |
| Lease terms | 6, 12 or 24 months, rate locked for the whole term | How long is the lease, and can my rent go up during it? |
| Included in rent | Utilities, maintenance and Wi-Fi; on-site laundry available | Which utilities and services are extra? |
| Access | 24-hour keyless entry | Can I work any hours, including early mornings and late nights? |
Which is the better fit?
A larger franchise building may suit you if you want a well-known brand name or a big building with many professionals. Elegance may suit you better if you want a smaller community, a founder you can call, and business support as part of your lease.
The first 5 professionals to join Elegance get 3 free weeks of rent on any lease term and first pick of suites. See the founding offer.