As the aesthetics industry evolves, a new wave of medspa business models is emerging—and one name at the center of it is MY SALON Suite®.

With franchise owner Brian Farrell opening his sixth Minnesota location, including the newest in Blaine, it’s clear the salon suite trend is more than a side hustle. It’s a sign of where the future of medspa ownership is headed: smaller, smarter, and fully independent.

TL;DR:

MY SALON Suite is expanding in Minnesota—and it's not just for hairstylists. The salon suite model has evolved into a launchpad for medspa and wellness professionals who want flexibility and independence. But if you're offering medical services like injectables, make sure you understand your state's medspa regulations first.

Why Salon Suites Fit the New Medspa Business Model

This “suite-style” business is booming—and for good reason:

✅ 1. Lower Startup Costs

Skip the expensive buildouts. Most salon suite businesses offer plug-and-play rooms with everything you need to get started.

✅ 2. Faster Go-to-Market

Launch your independent medspa in days, not months.

✅ 3. Full Business Ownership

You keep your revenue. You set your hours. You create the vibe.

✅ 4. Built-In Community

You’re in your own space, but surrounded by fellow entrepreneurs—ideal for referrals, collaboration, and moral support.

Is the Suite Life Right for You?

Ask yourself:

Do I have a loyal client base that will follow me?
Do I want control over pricing, services, and hours?
Am I ready to leave a revenue-split model?
Do I need a leaner medspa startup model?

If so, a salon suite may be your launchpad.

Pro Tip

Not all franchises allow medspa services. Always check local laws and consult with the suite provider about licensing, injectables, and equipment before signing a lease.

How to Evaluate a Salon Suite for Medspa Use

Use this quick checklist:

✅ Plumbing and privacy

✅ Medical waste disposal (or allowance to contract it)

✅ Flexibility for branding

✅ Medspa-legal in your state

✅ Community fit—can you network or refer?

One Size Doesn’t Fit All Anymore

The rise of salon suites—like the expansion we’re seeing with MY SALON Suite® in Minnesota—is just one example of how medspa business models are shifting.

The industry is no longer built around just one “typical” approach.

Today, you might see:

Solo injectors thriving in salon suites or subleasing from wellness clinics
Partnership models between nurses and MDs to share space, equipment, and liability
Group practices combining aesthetics, wellness, and primary care under one roof
Franchise expansions and multi-location operators scaling up
Even mergers and acquisitions, as larger players absorb smaller, thriving medspas