Your New Guinot Salon Awaits...
With over 50 years of dedicated industry experience, more than 11,000 partner salons including 500 franchise locations across 70 countries Guinot continues to set the standard in professional skincare. Join our rapidly expanding franchise network today!
The Franchise Opportunity
Our premises-based retail franchise offers an exciting opportunity to own and operate a thriving beauty salon. As a Guinot franchisee, your salon will deliver premium services—including facials, body treatments, waxing, and nails—paired with our exclusive Guinot homecare products from a fixed location. With a focus on skincare excellence, this model is designed to drive growth in the facial segment and position your salon as the ultimate destination for clients seeking results-driven beauty.
We offer two opportunities:
| 1. Conception: | Perfect for passionate individuals new to the industry or looking to expand their business portfolio with a premium, results-focused beauty brand. This is the ideal opportunity for an investor. |
| 2. Conversion: | Ideal for existing salon owners ready to elevate their business and stand out from the competition by adopting Guinot’s proven franchise model. This is often a good fit for owner-operators. |
As a franchisee, you are responsible for your salon’s success. Owner-operators must dedicate at least two full days per week to management tasks. If running the salon as an investment, you must employ a qualified manager who has completed the required training and works a minimum of three full days per week.
Ultimately, you remain accountable for the performance of your franchise.
Reasons to Become a Franchisee
With over 50 years of dedicated industry experience, more than 11,000 partner salons including 500 franchise locations across 70 countries Guinot continues to set the standard in professional skincare.
Our successful franchise model provides a proven framework to follow through 5 support pillars:
1: OPERATIONS:
- All treatments and products are manufactured in our ISO accredited laboratories
- Supply of all branded equipment and furniture to deliver an impactful image
- A pilot salon, operations manual and a dedicated operational support team member
- Recruitment support to ensure you have the team to help you achieve success
- Leverage and benefit from access to key industry suppliers and partners
- Benefit from access to a comprehensive marketing toolkit
- Salon social profile set up and content bank access
- Elevated web presence with search optimisation and digital visibility tools
- Access to educational power-ups and strategy sessions from dedicated team members
- Dedicated team members to provide progressive coaching, performance benchmarking, business health checks and KPI management
- Strategic growth planning for multi-site expansion and resales
- Preferential trading terms and exclusive discounts
- Award winning accredited education for your team in our purpose-built training facilities
- Ongoing support in salon support from a dedicated franchise trainer
- Digital training platform and real time education videos
- Global seminars and incentive trips
- Franchise council
- Salon incentive scheme
Franchisee Requirements
As a Parisian skincare brand, we don’t require you to speak French — but we do look for that unmistakable je ne sais quoi, the spark that sets you apart and embodies what it truly means to be a Guinot franchisee
To truly succeed within our network, you’ll need focus, dedication, and the discipline to follow a proven system.
Success ultimately reflects the effort you invest and we’re here to equip you with the brand strength, tools, and support to help you achieve it. While every franchisee brings their own unique strengths, we look for partners who share our values and brand ethos.
Many of our top-performing franchisees are beauty therapists, but this isn’t essential. We’re not seeking beauty experts, we’re seeking driven individuals who are ready to work hard, follow a trusted model, and build something exceptional.
So, ask yourself — are you:
- A skincare enthusiast ready to turn your passion into a thriving business?
- A natural leader committed to your team’s success and dedicated to delivering an exceptional client experience?
- Motivated, coachable, and focused on both personal and professional growth?
- Business-minded, with the discipline to follow a proven structure?
- Ambitious and eager to play an active role within your local community?
The Next Step
If you're ready to take the next step into beauty salon ownership, simply fill out the form below to get in touch directly with a representative from Guinot today.
Once the brand receives your details, the Franchise Team will contact you to arrange a meeting:
Guinot Financial Data
The following financial information was provided by Guinot to give you more information about the costs associated with a Guinot opportunity
Minimum Investment
£98,000
Total Investment Required
£139,000
Guinot East Belfast Nominated for Outstanding Beauty Salon of the Year at Northern Irish Beauty Industry Awards 2025
November 2025 sees the first official Northern Ireland Beauty Industry Awards, which look to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements and excellence in the hair and beauty industry
Ensuring that recognition of those talented professionals who make the world a more beautiful place is truly celebrated. These awards gathered an impressive pool of talent who demonstrate the resilience and creativity that embodies the beauty community in Northern Ireland.
The Guinot Salon East Belfast is proud to be a shortlisted finalist in the category of Outstanding Beauty Salon! This achievement is something that the Guinot team is thrilled with due to the finalists being recognised and nominated via a combination of Public nominations. Industry research and the own expertise of the Northern Ireland Beauty Industry awards (Oceanic Awards).
When speaking of their nomination, Debbie Adams, The Guinot Salon East Belfast Franchisee, said, ‘ We are thrilled to be shortlisted as a finalist for the Northern Irish Hair and Beauty Awards. Being a finalist in such a prestigious category of Outstanding Beauty Salon is an honour we are truly thrilled by. To have this nomination voted for by the public, clients, and the panel from Oceanic awards allows us to have a testament to the hard work the team and I put into the business. We are so excited for November 9th and would also like to wish all other finalists good luck.’
Winners of these prestigious awards will be announced during an awards ceremony on November 9th.
Guinot East Belfast, is a premium skincare salon located at BT5 7EA, with beauty doctors available to treat, prescribe the very best treatments and products to suit your skin type and achieve your beauty goals. Guinot East Belfast offers the very latest innovations in non-invasive face and body treatments, including Guinot’s star Hydradermie Youth facial and the Advanced techniSPA slimming and firming body treatments. Founded in France over forty years ago by well-known chemist René Guinot, the collection of skincare products known throughout the world as "Guinot Paris" began as a focused approach to treating the skin with the now legendary Hydradermie treatment. Today, Guinot is the No. 1 skincare brand choice in Beauty Salons in France. A complete line, Guinot Paris provides a wide range of beauty care, covering three specific categories; face, body and sun. In each category, the company’s philosophy of professional expertise as a guide to product use is an important part of the skincare message. It is the synergy of professional services and skincare products that results in beautiful skin, for which Guinot Paris is renowned.
Guinot Testimonials
My passion for Guinot spans over 30 years, and it has never left me. I first trained with Guinot over 30 years ago and I was captivated. Even then, the science, the innovation and the results were exceptional. When I retrained with Guinot again in the 1990s, the brand had advanced even further and it reaffirmed everything I believed in. After a period in sales, I followed my dream and opened my own salon in 2001, and Guinot has been at the heart of it ever since. But passion needs purpose. In recent years I could see the industry changing and I knew my business had to change too. My client base had become predominantly nails. I was working harder, not smarter. I have a highly professional, beautifully trained team and it frustrated me deeply that their skills were not being used. I was on a hamster wheel and I had lost my connection to the industry I truly love — skincare and wellbeing. I knew I needed to get back to what I live and breathe, and attract clients who want that same level of expertise and care. That passion is what inspired my conversion. I became a full Guinot franchisee in November 2025, and it was the best decision I have made for my business in years. As a conversion, it feels like having a silent partner who brings a full team of experts with them. You are never alone. You have access to the best of the best — the best products, the best training, the best support. It is a proven model and you know it works because it has worked before. If you are considering a Guinot franchise, I will be honest with you. Yes, it is scary. Change is hard. You will lose some clients, but not all. Follow the model — it works, because it is built on passion and science
Alison - Guinot Swinton
As a therapist I was in my comfort zone, as a business owner not so much. Guinot really stepped in beside me and empowered me to really understand the business and how to maximise my skill set. I love being part of such an amazing network of business owners, having a support network for when times are hard has been my saving grace. The support I have received has been unrivalled and has really helped my team and myself blossom. Being a franchisee has seen my salon grow year on year, People know and trust the brand of Guinot. The products deliver and the therapists are trained to the highest standards allowing us to deliver first class bespoke service every time. Joining the franchise has given me opportunities I once only dreamed of. It’s allowed me to travel, elevate my business to a level I never thought possible, and surround myself with a powerful community of like-minded women who continually inspire and support one another. Through this journey, I’ve gained the confidence to make bold business decisions that I would have previously hesitated over. It has completely transformed my lifestyle and, most importantly, given me something meaningful and tangible to pass down to my children in the future. For anyone thinking about franchising with Guinot - I would highly recommend, I trust the brand. I trust the team and I love being part of a wider network of inspiring people.
Debbie - Guinot East Belfast
Location
Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Turnover
€337,775.03 in 2025
Profile
Guinot Franchise Resale Information
This turnkey premises-based retail franchise, available for immediate purchase, operates from a highly visible shopfront location in Celbridge, a thriving local community with strong commercial appeal.
Operating as the first Irish Guinot Franchise, this salon brings a wealth of heritage, experience, and trusted expertise to clients and the local community. The building comes complete with smoke detectors, CCTV, a security alarm, and a door shutter for business security. The operating business accommodates a staff room and kitchen, 3 operating treatment rooms, alongside a vast retail reception area, digital marketing touchpoints of digital window display, in-salon television for marketing messaging including a full retail catalogue, as well as business operating systems of IT and telephone systems. A lease agreement for the building is in place until September 2026, with an extension of the lease available upon a new franchisee.
This salon operates via 3 purpose built treatment rooms that come stocked and fully furnished with facial, body and waxing equipment, and comes with a team of 2 full-time therapists and 1 part-time therapist, a salon manager, inclusive of the exiting franchisee who can stay within the business 2 days a week to aid in the transfer process.
An existing loyal client base of 1527 active clients, with a 71.90% client retention rate (January-June 2026) and showing as a successfully operating and growing business with an average of 21 new clients per month (January-July 2026), with a 4.9 star ratings respectively on Google.
What's Included?
The purchase of the business includes access to a comprehensive CRM system allowing for client communication and bookings, gift vouchers, and an e-shop link via a brand-affiliated shopping link.
Guinot Franchise salons operate with a network of trusted experts and suppliers, on negotiated terms by Guinot, aiding in business management chosen to give you a competitive advantage; these include but are not limited to:
- Phorest – salon CRM system
- Socio Local – salon social media scheduling and analytics tool
- Salon Services – salon consumables
- Sweet Squared/Shellac CND – approved nail brand
Your Role
As a Guinot Franchisee, you will oversee the growth and development of your salon through supporting your team, monitoring salon performance, and driving local marketing initiatives, ensuring each client experiences a unique experience in a destination for skincare excellence. For over 50 years, Guinot has been dedicated to elevating skincare through science, innovation, and a deep respect for each individual’s unique beauty.
Guinot is trusted by thousands across the world through 11,000 partner salons across 70 countries and via qualified beauty doctors who deliver high-performance treatments and products to each skin type and concern, allowing for each client to have a personalised experience.
As a franchisee, you will have the opportunity to run the business yourself or engage in our investor model and appoint a salon manager. Each opportunity provides full support across 5 pillars of business, operations, marketing, training, and the existing franchise network.
Training & Support
With support from a dedicated Franchise Development Manager who will offer business coaching to maximise profitability, with monthly KPI and performance sessions, quarterly health checks, as well as business and strategy planning visits.
During your first year of franchise, monthly visits with our Franchise Operations Manager for best practice guidance, as well as on-hand support guiding you in a clear roadmap to success and confidence, with template policies, handbooks, contracts, HR support, and an annual operations tune-up.
Following guidance from your dedicated Franchise Marketing Coordinator, you’ll gain access to expert advice, tools, and strategies for client loyalty and increased client spend, as well as educational and local marketing strategy sessions. From a dedicated Franchise Trainer offering ongoing support to nurture and elevate your therapists, with a commitment to continuous learning and confidence, with 2-4 onsite team training sessions, an additional 4 virtual masterclass sessions, and preferential CPD sessions.
Ranked as the 9th best franchise within the Global Guinot Franchise network, this resale opportunity brings to marketing a thriving salon with opportunities for further expansion following a trailblazing 10 years under its original franchisee.
Franchisee Requirements
This resale opportunity is suited for an investor wanting to step into an established franchise business with clear operating procedures that can run via a salon manager, or a therapist who is ready to elevate and stand out from the competition, who wants to step into their own salon, with a proven and backed brand behind you to support while joining a well-experienced and dedicated team.
Status
Active
Available Locations:
Franchise locations available across the UK & Ireland
Business Type:
Franchise
Minimum Investment:
£98,000
Financing Assistance
3rd Party
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