LOTUS UNISEX SALON Upper East Side – Established in Sep, 2011

Lotus Unisex Salon is one of the most powerful brands in the hair & beauty care sector in India, that has given hairstyling a new horizon. Emerging as the largest single salon chain in the country.

With over 3000 employees the company ensures that each one's skills are sharpened at least once a year. Lotus Unisex Salon has evolved over the years; new techniques and styles while constantly updating its stylists with the ever growing trends in the national and international market. Lotus Unisex Salon constantly strives to educate and train their stylists about the latest techniques & styles with the state of the art technology, by sending the stylists to various classes and by participating in various events across all genres.

History of the Company

Lotus Unisex Salon was established in January 2011 and has consistently shown year on year growth and is now a chain of 30+ branches in India, New York, London, Singapore and Dubai. Lotus Unisex Salon is on a growth path of 5000 salons by 2025; currently employing over 3000 employees across India New York, London, Singapore and Dubai. Lotus Unisex Salon has remained a pioneer in hair, beauty & nail services and is now setting new bench marks in makeup exceeding all industry standards to give professionalism a new art form.

Mr. Aditya Kapoor, Owner of the Lotus Unisex Salon chain is also the visionary behind the inception of the company 9 years ago. He is the man behind growth and expansion of the company. Mr. Kapoor while working on the design and interiors for the salon keeps in mind "Utmost Luxury at Affordable Prices" to ensure the customers get the maximum and beyond expectations. Now 30+ unisex salons across India, New York, London, Singapore and Dubai".

Design and Concept

The salon interiors are inspired from abstract and defined lines; giving the salon a very modern, plush and stylish look. The inspiration for the salon interiors comes mostly from the needs expressed by the growing awareness and more informed consumers.

While setting up the salon, Mr. Kapoor faced typical challenges that come from a very fast growing and radically changing industry. With the consumers being more informed and aware; we had to ensure that we live to the perception of ultimate in luxury yet affordable as per mindset of customers. The latest yet the most modern and luxurious had to be sourced and none other than the best – Tangy Rose was chosen. Mr. Kapoor says" While setting and designing a new salon I put myself in place of the consumer and then feel and relate with before choosing or selecting.

Benefits of Hair & Beauty Industry Business

The hair & beauty salon business is rarely the first option consider when they start evaluating any business. But, when they learn more, they find that hair & beauty industry is like no other

Hair & beauty is an industry that is

· All Cash business.

· One time investment

· Low Manpower cost, low operating cost.

· Recession proof

· (how hard recession hit,

· People can’t stop haircuts/ color etc)

· 365 days revenue

· Negligible seasonality - 12 month business

· Is relevant in all community and economic climate.

· Is a fundamental service, a basic necessity to all.

· Doesn’t change or get obsolete with technology upgrades.

· Have, low non-perishable inventory requirements.

· Cannot be outsourced.

· Is about making people look and feel good about themselves.

· Very low competition – Social Barrier.

Why LOTUS UNISEX SALON

gives an entrepreneur the best of both worlds – the ability to own their franchise business, and ongoing access to support in marketing, advertising, recruiting, retention, training, management, and business. Planning. In addition, they have the power of a national brand working for them, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to bring them more business.

The ongoing business relationship we provide within the LOTUS UNISEX SALON franchise includes the service, the products, and trademarks, as well as the entire business concept itself from marketing strategy, plan, Standard Operating Procedure, systems, formats, audits, billing software, training, quality control, ongoing assistance, guidance and supervision. In short, it provides small business (the franchisee) with the tools of big business (provided by the franchisor).

Start up Support

gives an entrepreneur the best of both worlds – the ability to own their franchise business, and ongoing access to support in marketing, advertising, recruiting, retention, training, management, and business. Planning. In addition, they have the power of a national brand working for them, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to bring them more business.

The ongoing business relationship we provide within the LOTUS UNISEX SALON franchise includes the service, the products, and trademarks, as well as the entire business concept itself from marketing strategy, plan, Standard Operating Procedure, systems, formats, audits, billing software, training, quality control, ongoing assistance, guidance and supervision. In short, it provides small business (the franchisee) with the tools of big business (provided by the franchisor).

Franchise Business Operations

· Pre-opening and going operational assistance to franchisees

· Implements and assists with all operational programs and procedures, including the First salon Opening program

· Schedules personalized visits to existing salons

· Conducts regularly scheduled phone calls to discuss service, retail and training needs

· Hosts the annual franchise Convention for all franchisees

Training

Provides in house training on Hair dressing and beauty skills.

· Trains on customer service and salon operations.

· Tie up with top Hair & beauty industry leaders to train on current trends and techniques

· Grand Opening Ceremony – Our PR company will organize the grand opening day for your salon.

· POS – Billing Software – We have a billing software which we have taken from the world largest salon software company. We will share the same software with you for your billing.

Management Information System Recurring Supplies

We will share with you a MIS with over 100 types of report for analysis and marketing & Strategy planning.

Franchisee will get the benefits from the buying power of “LOTUS Unisex Salon” for beauty product, imported machine and furniture.

Leverage from strong relationship with top hair care companies.

Franchise Application

By taking the time to complete our franchise application, you are initiating our Mutual Discovery Process that will result in a Collaborative decision about whether the LOTUS Unisex Salon franchise opportunity is right for you, and vice versa

Once you submit your completed application (i.e. group and all individual applications have been submitted,) you will receive you Due Diligence Kit(Salon Sensitivity Analysis tools). This is a highly valuable tool that we will use together throughout the Mutual Discovery Process.

The Due Diligence is a rich tool that we only provide to serious franchise partner Candidates. We are looking forward to working with you and exploring our potential relationship.

Franchise Recurring Cost

In all the three models, franchisee gets the rights to use the brand name, systems & Process & billing software.

Model 1*. Franchisee invests & Franchisee runs the operations. Franchisee will take care of all the operational expenses like Rent, Salary, Electricity, Telecom, Maintenance, Salon Consumption etc. and will pay 5% of revenue to the LOTUS UNISEX SALON. The monthly fee paid by franchisee would be far less than the business generated by franchisee by of brand name, systems & process, support etc.

Model 2*. Franchisee invests & Company run the operations, Company will take care of all the operational expenses like All Expenses Rent, Salary, Electricity, Telecom, Maintenance, Salon Consumption etc. and will pay 20% of Net Profit to the franchisee and company will pay minimum guarantee of 12% of total investment Amount per month.