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Own a Beauty Academy Franchise Backed by Studio11
Join India's fast-growing beauty education network — powered by Studio11's salon ecosystem, industry-led curriculum, and placement partnerships across 200+ salons.
- End-to-end franchise support
- Practical training ecosystem
- Industry-led curriculum
- 100% Placement Assistance
- Govt Approved Courses
- Protected city territory
8+
Years
200+
Partner Salons
5000+
Students Trained
Government-Recognized Courses & Industry Certifications
Government-recognised certifications your students earn.
Every Studio11 Pro Academy is aligned with India's national skilling framework — recognised across India and the Gulf.
The opportunity
Be part of India's fastest-growing beauty economy.
India's beauty and grooming economy is among the fastest growing service categories — driven by aspiration, the creator economy and a rising middle class. The single biggest constraint? Trained talent.
That is the gap a Studio11 Pro Academy fills in every city it opens — creating both a profitable business and a long-term skilling institution.
₹1.9 Lakh Cr
Indian beauty & wellness market by 2027
18%
Annual industry growth rate
12M+
Beauty professionals required by 2030
60%
Skill gap in trained beauty workforce
Why Studio11 Pro Academy
Beauty education, built by people who actually run salons.
Most beauty academies are run by educators. We're operators. Every Studio11 Pro Academy plugs into a working salon ecosystem — which means real clients, real revenue benchmarks and real placement on day one with 200+ partner salons.
01
Salon-operator DNA
Built by people who run 200+ salons across India — every system is battle-tested on the floor.
02
Practical training model
Live models, working salon environment and 200+ hours of hands-on practice per student.
03
Industry-led curriculum
Updated every quarter with what salons actually hire for — not generic textbook syllabi.
04
Franchise systems
SOPs, dashboards, audits and operating playbooks refined across multiple academy launches.
05
Placement ecosystem
Direct hiring pipeline into 200+ Studio11 partner salons in 8 cities.
06
Brand pull
A name students and parents trust — backed by a national salon network they already know.
How it actually works
From signed agreement to first batch — in 90 days.
A clearly mapped five-stage system that takes the guesswork out of launching an academy.
- 01
Discovery & alignment
Initial call, brochure share, mutual fit assessment and territory check.
- 02
Agreement & site finalisation
Franchise agreement, city scouting, site evaluation and lease negotiation support.
- 03
Academy setup
Design, fit-out, equipment sourcing, branding rollout and tech systems installation.
- 04
Team & launch
Trainer hiring, counsellor onboarding, pre-launch marketing and first batch admissions.
- 05
Operating & scaling
Ongoing curriculum, marketing, audits, placement support and batch optimisation.
What your academy will teach
Six career tracks. One licensed curriculum.
Every academy is licensed to run the full Studio11 Pro Academy curriculum — short courses, certifications and flagship diplomas across six career tracks.
Beauty Therapy
Skin, facials, advanced therapies and salon protocols.
Makeup Artistry
Bridal, HD, editorial and celebrity-grade makeup.
Spa Therapy
Body therapies, wellness rituals and spa operations.
Nail Artistry
Extensions, art, gel systems and luxury nail care.
Salon Entrepreneurship
Run, scale and manage a profitable salon business.
Priority processing
Serious about partnering with us? Skip the queue.
Complete our detailed Franchise Expression of Interest (EOI) and get fast-tracked by our partnership team. Applications with full profile, investment readiness and city plan are reviewed first — typically within 48 hours.
Complete the Franchise EOI →~10 minutes · strictly confidential
Could this be you
Are you our next franchise partner?
We work with operators who think long-term. If you're committed to your city, to quality and to building an institution — we'd love to talk.
- Existing salon owners ready to add education revenue
- Entrepreneurs looking for a recession-proof category
- Educators & institute owners diversifying into beauty
- Beauty professionals stepping into ownership
- Investors looking for high-ROI service businesses
- Women entrepreneurs building category-leading brands
- Real estate / retail operators with prime city space
- Career-focused business owners seeking long-term assets
Growing national network
Expanding across India — one city at a time.
From metros to fast-growing Tier-2 cities, the Studio11 Pro Academy network is opening 25+ new locations over the next 24 months — with protected territory for every franchise partner.
50+
Cities live
25+
Cities opening soon
BengaluruHyderabadChennaiPuneMumbaiDelhi NCRJaipurLucknowIndoreCoimbatoreVizagBhubaneswarSuratNagpurKochiAhmedabadChandigarhGuwahati
City not listed? We're often open to strong partners in unlisted markets. Reach out and we'll evaluate.
What you get from us
You bring the ambition. We bring the playbook.
Every Studio11 Pro Academy is supported by a central team across brand, curriculum, marketing, technology and operations.
Site & setup
Location scouting, design, fit-out and equipment sourcing.
Trainer onboarding
Hiring, training and certifying your academy faculty.
Brand & marketing
Brand toolkit, creatives, digital ads and admissions campaigns.
Admissions systems
Counsellor playbook, CRM, lead nurture and conversion SOPs.
Curriculum
Updated quarterly with industry trends and salon hiring inputs.
Operations
Dashboards, audits, SOPs and recurring operating reviews.
Launch guidance
Pre-launch buzz, opening event and first-batch enrolment support.
Placement ecosystem
Direct hiring pipeline into 110+ Studio11 partner salons.
Partner stories
Success Stories from Studio11 Academy Partners
“I've owned multiple Studio11 salons and have been running the academy for 8 years. The systems, curriculum and brand pull make it the most predictable business I operate.”
Priya
Franchise partner · Pune, Balewadi
“Four years in and the academy is still growing year on year. Digital marketing assistance, placements and the operating playbook do most of the heavy lifting — I focus on running it well.”
Indrayani Bhanudas
Franchise partner · Kolhapur
FAQs
Everything you'd want to ask, before you ask.
Still have questions? Our franchise team is one WhatsApp message away.
Ask on WhatsAppWhat is the investment range to start a Studio11 Pro Academy franchise?+
Investment typically ranges from ₹35 lakh to ₹85 lakh depending on city, academy size and format. This includes interiors, equipment, branding, technology and launch marketing. Detailed unit economics are shared after the first call with our franchise team.
How much space is required for an academy?+
A standard Studio11 Pro Academy requires 1,800–3,500 sq.ft. on the ground or first floor, with good road visibility, parking access and proximity to colleges or salon hubs.
What support does Studio11 provide to franchise partners?+
End-to-end: site evaluation, academy design & setup, equipment sourcing, trainer hiring & onboarding, curriculum, certifications, digital marketing, admissions playbook, operating SOPs and ongoing placement ecosystem support.
What is the expected ROI and payback period?+
Most academies operate at healthy margins from year one. Typical payback is 24–36 months depending on city, batch utilisation and marketing execution. Detailed financial projections are shared in our Franchise Discovery Document.
Do I need beauty industry experience to become a franchise partner?+
No. Many of our partners come from real estate, manufacturing, education, hospitality or salon ownership backgrounds. What matters most is operating discipline, capital readiness and a long-term commitment to the city.
How long does it take to launch an academy?+
From signed agreement to first batch, the typical timeline is 90–120 days, including site finalisation, fit-out, trainer onboarding and pre-launch admissions marketing.
Will Studio11 help with student admissions?+
Yes. Every academy is supported by central performance marketing, lead nurturing systems, school & college outreach playbooks and an admissions CRM. You also receive a trained counsellor onboarding kit.
What certifications do students receive?+
Students receive a Studio11 Pro Academy certification along with Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council (B&WSSC) and NSDC – Skill India certifications, recognised across India and the Gulf.
Which cities are open for franchise expansion?+
We are actively expanding across Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Jaipur, Lucknow, Indore, Coimbatore, Vizag, Bhubaneswar, Surat, Nagpur, Kochi and more. Exclusivity is offered city-wise.
Is exclusive territory protection offered?+
Yes. Each franchise partner is assigned a protected catchment so you can scale without internal competition.
Start your journey
Bring Studio11 Pro Academy to your city.
Join an ecosystem of operators building the next generation of beauty education in India. Protected territory. Proven systems. Real support.
01
Talk to our franchise team
30-min discovery call to understand fit, investment and territory.
02
Receive the franchise brochure
Detailed unit economics, setup roadmap and FAQs.
03
City evaluation & visit
Joint site visit and territory finalisation.