Beauty Bungalows: Elevating Salon Ownership with Luxury Suites

Founded in 2017 by Traci Hawkins in Huntington Beach, California, Beauty Bungalows offers luxury salon suites tailored for beauty professionals seeking independence without the overhead of traditional salon ownership.

The company is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, and has grown by providing high-end, customizable workspaces that cater to hairstylists, estheticians, makeup artists, and other beauty service providers.

Beauty Bungalows began franchising in 2021, offering entrepreneurs a semi-absentee, real estate-based business model. Franchisees operate premium salon suite facilities that are leased to individual beauty professionals.

These spaces offer 24/7 access, upscale amenities, and a supportive environment that allows each professional to manage their own business while benefiting from a sense of community.

What sets Beauty Bungalows apart is its dedication to creating a luxurious and empowering experience for both franchise owners and suite renters. The brand emphasizes quality, customization, and service, aiming to elevate the professional image of its tenants.

Training

Beauty Bungalows Franchising, LLC offers a structured and comprehensive training program for franchisees. The types of training provided by the Franchisor include:

1. Initial Training Program
   This is mandatory for first-time franchisees and includes up to three days of instruction. The training covers the operational system, techniques, procedures, methods of operation, ordering, accounting, support, and quality standards. It is delivered virtually or at a location designated by the Franchisor and must be completed by the franchisee and at least one designated manager.
2. Franchise Development Training
   A detailed schedule outlines subject-specific training, all delivered virtually:
   • Onboarding – 1 hour
   • CRM and IT – 1 hour (Tenant CRM), 3 hours (Real Estate & Construction)
   • Marketing & Promotions – 3 hours
   • Leasing Your Suites – 2 hours
   • Design, Suppliers, and Vendors – 2 hours
   • Outside Vendor Training – 7 hours
   • Operations – 2 hours
   • Grand Opening, Events, and Culture – 2 hours
   • Ongoing Operations Support and Follow-Up – 4 hours
   This totals 28 hours of virtual classroom instruction.

Territory Protection

Beauty Bungalows Franchising, LLC grants each franchisee a Protected Territory, usually a two-mile radius, though this may vary in dense urban areas. Within this area, no other Beauty Bungalows locations will be opened by the Franchisor or its affiliates.

However, this territory is not fully exclusive. The Franchisor may still sell similar products or services through other channels under different trademarks, including online sales and alternative distribution methods.