Salons for sale near me with real SDE
Hair salons, nail studios, barbershops, med spas and salon suites all trade as small businesses, but the way stylists are paid changes everything about the value. A salon with employed stylists owns its revenue and client book, while a booth rental salon is closer to a small real estate business that collects rent. CompanyBrokers listings show revenue, SDE, asking price, multiple and reason for sale in a structured format, and payroll, booking and lease records sit in a data room that opens after NDA and proof of funds.
- NDA signed
- Proof of funds
- Data room
Hair salons for sale by state
Create a deal alert for salons by state, price range and minimum SDE, and new listings arrive by email once a broker or owner publishes them. Every inquiry goes through an NDA e-sign and a proof of funds step, which protects the owner because stylists may leave if they hear about a sale too early. Browse every business for sale near me or read how to buy a business.
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What buyers look for in a salon business
- Clear model: commission or hourly employees, booth renters, salon suites or a mix
- Stylist tenure, their share of total revenue and whether clients are booked through the salon or personally
- Client retention and rebooking rates from the booking software
- Retail product sales and margin, which add revenue without chair time
- Lease terms, build out condition, shampoo stations, plumbing and ventilation
- For med spas, medical director arrangements and the licenses needed for each service
How much is a salon worth
Salons are commonly valued on a multiple of SDE, and as general market guidance many owner operated salons trade around 1.5 to 3 times SDE. Salons with long tenured employed stylists, strong rebooking and a manager in place can reach higher, while booth rental salons are often priced more on their stable rent income and lease. The biggest discount comes from owner dependence: if the seller is the top stylist, a large share of revenue may walk out the door after closing. Run your numbers with the business valuation calculator.
Salon due diligence checklist
- Booth renters versus employees: rental agreements, worker classification and any misclassification risk
- Revenue per stylist from the booking system for at least twelve months, matched to bank deposits
- Client list ownership, booking history and whether clients book with the salon or with individual stylists
- Non solicitation or non compete agreements with stylists, where state law allows them
- State cosmetology licenses for the salon and every stylist, and health inspection records
- Lease assignment, remaining term and landlord consent
- Equipment and retail inventory counts, and product supplier terms
Financing a salon purchase
Profitable salons with clean books can qualify for an SBA 7(a) loan; read about the process in our guide to an SBA loan to buy a business. Because much of the value depends on stylists staying, seller financing is very common, and a transition period where the seller stays to introduce clients and staff often supports the loan. An earn-out tied to revenue retention is another way to share the risk when the seller is a major producer.
Selling your salon
If you are ready to sell my business, reduce your own time behind the chair, document stylist agreements and keep clean booking records. Our selling a business checklist explains what buyers ask for. List with NDA protection or get matched with business brokers who know beauty businesses in your state, or search business brokers near me. Listing plans are on the pricing page.
Is a booth rental salon a good business to buy
It can be, for a buyer who wants steady rent income and lower payroll work. Revenue is more predictable, but upside is limited and renters can move to another salon when their agreements end.
How do I keep stylists after buying a salon
Keep pay and schedules stable, meet stylists with the seller during the transition, consider retention bonuses and make sure the booking system and client list belong to the salon.
Do I need a cosmetology license to own a salon
In many states the owner does not need a personal license, but the salon must hold an establishment license and every stylist must be licensed. Rules differ by state, so check before closing.