N.Bar, the world’s leading nail salon franchise provider, empowers aspirational business-minded people to establish their own beauty salons.
About N.Bar
You may be looking to branch into the glamourous world of the beauty industry, or currently be working in a salon, if so – we are the right opportunity to partner with.
N.Bar was the first to transform routine nail care into a sought-after personal ‘experience’ for customers. Our high-end, trend-setting nail salon first started helping women feel good about how they look, in 2001, thanks to the pioneering spirit of our founder, Negin Fattahi-Dasmal. Since then, we’ve opened 23 stores in 5 countries, helping hundreds-of-thousands of customers, including leading influencers, entrepreneurs, and celebrities, enjoy manicures and pedicures as a way of life; an indulgent wellbeing ritual to be enjoyed weekly.
The Franchise Opportunity
N.Bar is now seeking growth-minded nail salon franchise partners across the UK. With our training and support, you’ll build a team of experts who’ll deliver fast, ultra-hygienic and superior nail & beauty treatments from the comfort of our unique N.Bar chair.
When you join N.Bar, you’ll be joining a network with:
- We operate in 5 countries, with Head Offices in Dubai and London
- 12 active franchisees, with more in the process of onboarding
- 250+ therapists and staff
- Keeping 120,000+ clients happy
The N.Bar business is truly booming beautiful!
What market opportunities are there with N.Bar?
Over the last two years, there has been a massive uptake in the world of beauty services:
- In 2021, as soon as the beauty industry reopened after lockdown, salons in the UK saw a 432% spike in bookings (Source: Beauty bookings service Treatwell)
- Companies House reports, “The beauty and health industry continues to grow rapidly, outpacing many other sectors in the retail industry, and is set to be worth £26.7 billion.”
- And the UK is one of the leading cosmetic consumers in Western Europe, according to Statista’s analysis of global consumer data.
Which shows just how important it is for us to feel and look good. And just how important businesses are who add joy into our lives.
So, if you’re thinking about a business in our sector, how does this translate to potential personal spend among your customers?
- Last year, booking app, Pamperbook, surveyed 900 UK hair & beauty salons and freelancers. They found clients spent an average £150–£160 per month just on nails, and a further £200–£250 per month on other beauty treatments (excluding hair and aesthetic spend). Imagine what this could mean for your own N.Bar business!
- Your salon will help to deliver joy to your share of almost 700,000 customers, which The Grooming Company treats, each year.
How does an N.Bar franchise work?
Your N.Bar business will operate from a clean and welcoming Salon, enjoying our multiple revenue streams to increase your profitability. By employing a team who are as dedicated as you are, you’ll turn up the joy so customers savour their N.Bar experience from the moment they book an appointment, to when they leave with a spring in their step and a smile on their face. Happy customers often means loyal customers, as we consistently see in our stores across the globe.
The N.Bar Salon is unlike any other: We’ve crafted our own unique feel and custom built interiors, to ensure people know where they are from the moment they walk through the door. Our carefully designed salons and medical-grade approach instantly reassures our customers, so they relax and enjoy the moment.
What is N.Bar looking for in a franchise owner?
As a Management Franchise, you don’t need to have previous experience to succeed as a business owner with us. We’ve developed a business which is already proving successful for those who follow the model and are passionate about ensuring all customers feel their best. Those who are the most successful with their N.Bar business, are those who are all-in with what they do.
Aside from managing your team and developing relationships with loyal customers, you’ll need a determination to know the ins-and-outs of how your business works, with the ambition to grow it.
What does the N.Bar franchise package include?
- An established brand which has success at its heart, upon which to build
- Support with finding the right location for your new salon
- Owner training in Dubai on how to run your business and full business management support to help you grow
- Three weeks technician training onsite with your team ready for launch, with hands-on support when you open
- Proven marketing plan as you launch with further support to help new customers discover you as you grow
- Full training on N.Bar’s bespoke POS system
- And so much more!
What training and support does N.Bar provide franchisees?
Because we’ve been in successful business for 22 years, we know what our customers want, and how to help you deliver it. As our partner, we will support you to achieve your own success, including: A week of training in Dubai, followed by three weeks in your salon with your technical team for every beauty service you’ll provide, plus, business management, launch and ongoing marketing support and materials, staff recruitment strategies. We are here to work with you every step of the way sharing our experience and expertise.
It doesn’t end there. You will have on going training and support through a dedicated UK based Operations Manager, as well as others in the network to mentor and guide you – we believe there is strength in collaboration. We’re literally rooting for your success and will work with you to empower you in your new venture.
So, we have you covered!
How can I get started?
This is your amazing opportunity to be involved in a premium brand taking the UK’s beauty industry by storm.
Start your N.Bar franchise, by speaking to Jody – complete the enquiry form to arrange a phone call to discuss what you need to do next.
Triumphs, Challenges, and Mental Wellbeing in Beauty Retail
N.Bar has been nominated for 2 industry awards!
The path to success isn’t always smooth, but you can find help
When Sarah and Majid Aswed moved back to the UK from Dubai in 2019, having emigrated 10 years previously to provide somewhere safe for their kids to grow up, they wanted to invest in a business they could work in together.
They recognised the franchise industry would offer them the best route to success, so Majid attended one of the Franchise Exhibitions in London. “As I was walking around, I saw a familiar brand from our time in Dubai – N.Bar. I knew they were extremely popular and very successful across the Middle East, so went to speak to them. If we joined hands with a franchise brand, like N.Bar, then be believed our success story would happen quicker than if we tried to do it on our own.”
Sarah has always been interested in beauty, so also knew the brand well. “Having lived in Dubai and experienced treatments like those N.Bar offers, I knew our offering with them would be very high-end, and very five star. I wanted to bring a touch of luxury to the UK. Even though we have a number of nail salons already in the UK, I believe there’s often a compromise on the quality and standard of treatments offered. I wanted to offer something different, with a focus on attention to detail.”
Sarah who is an artist, and Majid who’d worked in the oil industry, recognised the opportunity N.Br presented to them, and the success of a brand which made clients feel valued. So, it wasn’t long before they were the proud owners of N.Bar Marylebone. However… like most successful stories, it wasn’t long before Sarah and Majid faced a challenge. “We joined N.Bar in 2020. Then… the pandemic hit! We tried to open our salon on three occasions, around the Government’s lockdown strategy. We refused to give up, and now it’s paying off! Our customers love what we do for them.”
Sarah and Majid have a team of therapists who help to deliver a luxury experience to their growing database of clients. And, because of where they’re located in London, their clientele varies from regulars to those who visiting London and recognise them. “We have all sorts of people who come in for treatments,” explains Sarah, “especially international tourists, or locals who had experienced N.Bar, already. We’ve also built a rapport with local residents and those working in businesses around the area. It’s really nice to know we’re able to make a difference to someone’s day.”
If Sarah and Majid have people who do the treatments on clients for them, how do they operate within their N.Bar franchise? Sarah explains, “I tend to manage the business operations: managing stock, training our therapists, and working alongside our manager to ensure day-to-day runs smoothly – something I’m learning as I go along, as I’ve never run a business before! Majid tends to focus more on the financial and administrational aspects – which he’s always been good at.”
Having never had experience in the beauty sector, nor with running a business, may cause some people to hesitate before starting a business. However, the beauty of joining a franchise means you don’t have to work it out for yourself. Something Sarah and Majid appreciate. “We could have attempted it ourselves,” says Majid, “but having the franchise Support Team beside us, with the guidance and tools they give, means we feel more confident about achieving our aim of building a successful and profitable business.”
Sarah agrees. “Because this is new, to me, I value the hands-on help we’ve had. For example, the Dubai Training team came over to the UK two weeks before we launched to train us and our staff. They stayed with us right through our first week, too, guiding as we went along. And, Director of Franchising, Sepi Saldjoughi, helped us massively when we first started recruiting our team. She’d sit in on the interviews with us, to guide us in how to conduct them, and how to choose the right people to work in our business.”
“Especially as we were the first to open in the UK,” Majid continues. “We know N.Bar is a good brand, and we have the potential to grow a hugely successful salon. In some respects, as we’re the pilot franchise for the UK, we’ve been on a great learning curve together. If something challenges us, N.Bar will work with us to find a resolution, or they’ll offer options on how to tackle it, based on what others in the network have experienced.”
So, if you’re thinking of a beauty business, why invest in N.Bar?
As Sarah says, “The model is tried-and-tested, and is a successful brand which has remained strong for over 23 years. It is a good brand, and we’ve had clients since the day we opened, which goes to show the whole concept of N.Bar is a breath of fresh air for the UK.”
