Who We Are

Guinot was established over 50 years ago and remains a pioneering skincare brand. It is the number one professional brand in France and is consistently ranked as one of the top salon names in the UK and Ireland. Driven by results, Guinot is famous for its machine-based and manual treatment technologies.

You will find Guinot treatments and products in over 10,000 appointed salons and spas in 70 countries worldwide, with the franchise opportunity successfully rolling out across the globe in locations such as France, UK, Ireland, Italy, Russia, Germany and the UAE.

What the Company Does

Guinot provides a unique opportunity for anyone with a passion for the health and beauty industry to run a successful high-street beauty salon, with the guidance and support of a well-established and global brand. It is the first professional skincare brand to launch a trusted, proven and unique franchise opportunity in the UK and Ireland.

Guinot franchise salons provide exceptional beauty experiences for their clientele, with 200+ results-driven retail products and industry-leading face and body treatments that are all developed and manufactured in state-of-the-art laboratories in France.

Being a Guinot franchisee allows you to be your own boss, without being alone, Guinot is there to support you every step of the way. While we can provide you with the brand and proven systems, you will need to work hard to establish your salon. Guinot is a retail franchise opportunity, therefore you will be expected to operate and manage a thriving beauty salon business from a specific premises.

Franchise Package

We have two different franchise opportunities:

• Conversion of an existing salon – Start-up cost: from £35,000.
• Opening a new salon -Start-up cost: £90,000-£130,000.

(This is inclusive of the franchisee fee, all set-up costs and operating expenses). Each project must be looked at individually, but the above figures give a good indication of the potential outlays.

Our comprehensive training programmes are designed to give you the know-how and confidence to run your own business, safe in the knowledge that support and advice are always available.

It is important that you are well-informed before making the decision to join the Guinot network, below we have highlighted what we see as the key benefits within the franchise package:

Pre-Opening:

• Local Market Analysis
• Business Planning
• Site Selection
• Salon Design
• Assistance in Staff Recruitment
• Initial Training
• Pre-Launch Marketing Activity

Post-Opening:

• Merchandising
• Operating Procedures
• Analysis of figures and regular reviews of KPIs
• Continuous Training
• Ongoing Marketing Support throughout the year
• Regional Seminars and National Conference
• Branded Software
• Website Set-Up & Management
• Franchise-Only Facebook Forum
• Expansion.

We want you to become famous for your facials and join an industry worth an estimated £200 million in the UK. Careers in the professional beauty industry are enjoyable, challenging, flexible and full of opportunities. The members of the Guinot franchise network are passionate, professional and genuine and it’s these qualities that build customer loyalty and keep clients coming back to Guinot franchise salons time and time again.