Salon Rent and Occupancy Cost, How Much Should You Actually Pay

Salon Rent and Occupancy Cost, How Much Should You Actually Pay

The rent benchmark most salon owners get wrong, plus the simple formula that tells you exactly what your rent demands from your team each month.
September 10, 2026 — Matt Beck
What Losing One Stylist Actually Costs Your Salon

What Losing One Stylist Actually Costs Your Salon

The real price of stylist turnover in 2026, from empty chair revenue to clients who walk out the door, and how to protect your salon before it happens.
September 10, 2026 — Matt Beck
Your Utilization Rate Is the Number Quietly Deciding Your Salon Ceiling

Your Utilization Rate Is the Number Quietly Deciding Your Salon Ceiling

Utilization rate is the salon metric that quietly caps your revenue. Here is what the 2026 benchmarks say and how to close the gap between your chairs and your income.
Getting Off the Floor: Why the Best Salon Owners Stop Being the Top Producer

Getting Off the Floor: Why the Best Salon Owners Stop Being the Top Producer

The most profitable salons in 2026 are not run by the busiest stylist in the building. Here is how to trade your column for the CEO seat.
July 13, 2026 — Matt Beck
Running Lean Is What Separates Thriving Salons From Struggling Ones in 2026

Running Lean Is What Separates Thriving Salons From Struggling Ones in 2026

Salon profit in 2026 is built on operations, not foot traffic. Here is how leaner teams and smart systems are pulling ahead while others stay stuck.