Iowa-Nebraska - Established Four-Unit Salon Studio Rental Portfolio
Business Description
Four Locations | ~115 Studios | Recurring Revenue | National Franchise
This offering represents the opportunity to acquire a portfolio of four established salon studio rental locations operating across stable, growing markets in Nebraska and Iowa. The business is structured as a cash-flowing, asset-light model that generates recurring revenue by leasing fully built-out private salon studios to independent beauty professionals.
A salon suites rental location operates by leasing fully built-out private studios to independent beauty professionals, producing recurring monthly rental income while allowing each tenant to run their own business independently. The operator’s role centers on leasing, tenant relations, and facility oversight rather than direct service delivery, which limits labor exposure and creates a semi-absentee ownership profile.
The portfolio comprises approximately 115 individual studios across four turnkey locations, anchored in high-visibility retail and mixed-use centers serving affluent, high-retention trade areas. The locations carry strong affiliation with a leading national salon studio franchise system, and the operating model is fully transferable to a new owner.
Current operations reflect an owner-operated, self-directed management approach. The portfolio generates immediate cash flow supported by recurring rental income and limited exposure to labor volatility. Portfolio occupancy is healthy at roughly 90%, with one larger, newer location operating below capacity — presenting a clear, near-term lease-up opportunity that can drive incremental earnings.
Upside exists through occupancy optimization at the lease-up location, the introduction of professional or semi-absentee management, disciplined rent and concession management, and operational refinement across the portfolio.
This opportunity is well suited for experienced operators, multi-unit franchise owners, family offices, or investors seeking a recurring-revenue platform in a stable and growing service sector. Buyers benefit from immediate cash flow, the avoidance of development and construction risk, and the ability to enhance value through operational improvements and occupancy gains. Detailed financial information is available to qualified buyers under a non-disclosure agreement.
A salon suites rental location operates by leasing fully built-out private studios to independent beauty professionals, producing recurring monthly rental income while allowing each tenant to run their own business independently. The operator’s role centers on leasing, tenant relations, and facility oversight rather than direct service delivery, which limits labor exposure and creates a semi-absentee ownership profile.
The portfolio comprises approximately 115 individual studios across four turnkey locations, anchored in high-visibility retail and mixed-use centers serving affluent, high-retention trade areas. The locations carry strong affiliation with a leading national salon studio franchise system, and the operating model is fully transferable to a new owner.
Current operations reflect an owner-operated, self-directed management approach. The portfolio generates immediate cash flow supported by recurring rental income and limited exposure to labor volatility. Portfolio occupancy is healthy at roughly 90%, with one larger, newer location operating below capacity — presenting a clear, near-term lease-up opportunity that can drive incremental earnings.
Upside exists through occupancy optimization at the lease-up location, the introduction of professional or semi-absentee management, disciplined rent and concession management, and operational refinement across the portfolio.
This opportunity is well suited for experienced operators, multi-unit franchise owners, family offices, or investors seeking a recurring-revenue platform in a stable and growing service sector. Buyers benefit from immediate cash flow, the avoidance of development and construction risk, and the ability to enhance value through operational improvements and occupancy gains. Detailed financial information is available to qualified buyers under a non-disclosure agreement.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 5
- Employees
- 6 (2 Full-time, 4 Contractors)
- Franchise
- This business is an established franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- The portfolio consists of four operating locations across two Midwest states — two in the Omaha, Nebraska metro, one in Lincoln, Nebraska, and one in Sioux City, Iowa — totaling approximately 23,400 rentable square feet and roughly 115 individual salon studios. Each site is situated in a high-traffic retail or mixed-use environment, including established shopping centers anchored by national retailers.
Facilities are fully built-out, turnkey salon studio environments, purpose-designed. Each location is move-in ready, eliminating the need for additional capital investment or construction risk for a new owner.
Long-term lease structures are in place at all four locations. - Market Outlook / Competition
- The business operates within the growing salon suite segment of the personal care industry, driven by sustained demand from independent beauty professionals seeking autonomy, flexibility, and private workspace. The model produces recurring, lease-based revenue that is structurally more stable than traditional commission- or service-based salon economics.
The trade areas are characterized by stable, growing populations and affluent household demographics, with median household incomes in the surrounding markets generally ranging from roughly $85,000 to over $120,000. These Midwest markets combine strong consumer demand for personal care services with comparatively favorable operating costs relative to tier-one metropolitan markets. The franchise brand is widely recognized and positioned as a leader within the salon studio segment, supporting tenant attraction and retention. - Opportunities for Growth
- Meaningful growth opportunities exist within the current portfolio. The largest and newest location is currently operating below capacity, presenting a clear lease-up opportunity to bring occupancy in line with the rest of the portfolio and generate immediate, incremental revenue with limited additional cost.
Additional opportunities include operational optimization under professional or semi-absentee management, disciplined rent and concession management aligned with market conditions, improved leasing and retention processes, and tighter expense control across the portfolio.
The platform also offers expansion potential for buyers seeking to scale within the franchise system or pursue additional locations in the region. Importantly, the buyer avoids the development risk, entitlement challenges, construction-cost inflation, and initial ramp-up losses associated with new builds — acquiring an established, cash-flowing footprint instead.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 23,000
- Rent
- $41,666.67 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 12/31/2036
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retirement/Focus On Other Established Investments
- Transition Support
- The seller is committed to supporting an orderly transition to a qualified buyer. Transition support will include operational guidance, knowledge transfer, and assistance in maintaining continuity across all four locations during and after the handover.
The business operates within a structured national franchise system that provides ongoing support across marketing, operations, brand standards, and tenant engagement, enabling a smooth transition for both experienced multi-unit operators and qualified new ownership groups. The standardized franchise platform and established tenant base further reduce operational ramp-up risk for an incoming owner. - Financing Options
- NOTE: Suite rental is NOT SBA eligible. Convention lenders identified.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2522272
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