Sola Salons Expands to Port Orange, Lakeland, and Greenville

Port Orange, Florida, August 6, 2025

News Summary

Sola Salons has expanded its presence in Florida and South Carolina with new locations in Port Orange and Lakeland, Florida, and Greenville, South Carolina. Franchisee Haynes Chidsey, a long-term supporter of the brand, leads this expansion. The new Port Orange location features individual salon suites designed to cater to various beauty professionals, bolstering Sola Salons’ commitment to supporting independent salon owners. The brand operates more than 750 locations across the U.S. and Canada, providing essential resources for beauty specialists to thrive.

Port Orange, Florida – Sola Salons has officially expanded its footprint in Florida and South Carolina by launching new locations in Port Orange and Lakeland, Florida, along with a site in Greenville, South Carolina. This expansion is spearheaded by franchisee Haynes Chidsey, who plays an integral role in the brand’s growth and development.

The announcement comes from John Pantera, the vice president of franchise development, who highlighted the company’s enthusiasm for Chidsey’s progress within the Sola Salons network. Chidsey, who joined Sola Salons before its official inception, has been one of its pioneering franchisees, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to the brand and its vision.

Chidsey’s selection of Sola Salons was driven by his faith in the organization’s founders and their strategic vision rather than solely a desire to pursue franchising. His professional background in finance and operations aligns well with the business model of Sola Salons, allowing him to leverage his skills for successful expansion.

Sola Salons currently operates in four states: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, with a primary focus on enhancing its recruiting, retaining, and training processes to improve the customer experience across all locations.

Individual Salon Spaces

Sola Salons distinguishes itself by offering individual salon suites that empower beauty professionals to operate their businesses independently. The new Port Orange location is situated at The Pavilion at Port Orange and features a selection of boutique salon studios designed to meet the needs of diverse professionals in the beauty industry.

The Port Orange studio layout includes floor-to-ceiling walls and glass doors to ensure privacy for professionals and their clients. The General Manager of the Port Orange location noted that this new opening creates considerable opportunities for beauty professionals who embody an entrepreneurial spirit.

Supporting Independent Salon Owners

Sola Salons is committed to cultivating a supportive and professional community for over 20,000 independent salon owners. The franchise offers a turnkey environment, catering to a wide range of beauty specialists, including hair stylists, cosmetologists, estheticians, and nail technicians. This structure provides seasoned professionals with the tools required to manage their salon effectively without the burdens of traditional salon overhead.

Sola Salons emphasizes continuous support through educational resources, networking events, and access to technological platforms. The Port Orange location houses 38 studios and spans 8,500 square feet, providing extensive amenities for both professionals and their clients.

In addition to its openings, Sola Salons offers daily construction tours for interested parties, giving potential salon owners a glimpse into what the franchise can offer. Since its founding in 2004 in Denver, Colorado, Sola Salons has expanded to more than 750 locations across the U.S. and Canada, solidifying its position as a leading brand in the salon suite segment.

Conclusion

Sola Salons remains dedicated to its mission of empowering beauty professionals by enabling them to achieve salon ownership with the support and resources necessary for success. With the recent openings in Florida and South Carolina, Sola Salons continues to enhance its presence and foster a thriving community of independent professionals.

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• Franchising.com: Sola Salons Expansion Announcement
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• 1851 Franchise: Sola Salons Expansion
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