Hair & Barber franchises

Salon Express Franchise Opportunity

Australian walk-in hair salon franchise built around a brand-led (rather than individual-stylist) service model.

19 units in AustraliaFranchising since 1996Registered as Salon Express Pty Ltd
On the ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register

captured 18 Aug 2026. View the Register profile

This information is based on material published by the relevant franchisor on the Franchise Disclosure Register. This information does not negate the need to undertake necessary due diligence including seeking independent professional advice if considering entering into a franchise agreement.

Public data profile

This information is compiled from the ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register and other public sources. It hasn’t been confirmed by the franchise team.

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How much does a Salon Express franchise cost?

A Salon Express franchise requires a total investment of $250,000–$500,000 all-in.

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register · captured August 2026. See full cost breakdown

Full cost breakdown

Fees vs the market

Salon Express vs the Hair & Barber median · Q3 2026 Fee Index
FeeSalon ExpressCategory median (systems)Position
All-in establishment cost$250K–$500K$243,000–$482,000 (13)near median

Medians from the Hair & Barber Fee Index: the figures franchisors publish and their ACCC Register establishment costs. A fee median is only shown when at least five systems publish that fee.

Network & venues

19venues in Australia
6franchised businesses
13company-owned units
6franchisees (operators)
30years operating in Australia

Operates in WA

Expanding into WA

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-004891) · captured 2026-08-19.

Investment & payments

Costs and payments as published by the franchisor on the Register
Establishment cost (all-in setup)$250,000 – $500,000

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-004891) · captured 2026-08-19. Ranges are the franchisor’s own estimates; confirm every figure against the disclosure document.

Franchise agreement

Standard agreement term 5 or more years

Option to renew Yes

Restraint of trade after exit Yes

Goodwill compensation on exit No

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-004891) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor disclosures

Salon Express’s own answers to the mandatory Register disclosure questions, a starting point for your due diligence.

Serious offence conviction (last 10 yrs)No
Civil judgment against franchisor (last 5 yrs)No
Bankruptcy / insolvency (last 10 yrs)No
Upfront payment required to applyNo
Franchisor can change the agreementNo
Restricts who you can buy supplies fromNo
Agreement provides for arbitrationYes

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-004891) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor details

Website salonexpress.com.au

Phone 08 6363 7030

Email dean@expressretailgroup.com.au

Registered office 35 Market Street, South Melbourne, Victoria 3205

View the full ACCC Register profile. Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-004891) · captured 2026-08-19.

This information is based on material published by the relevant franchisor on the Franchise Disclosure Register. It does not negate the need to undertake necessary due diligence including seeking independent professional advice if considering entering into a franchise agreement.

How Salon Express’s answers compare: what Australian franchisors disclose on the Register, by category.

Available territories

Territory availability
StateRegionStatusAs at
New South WalesStatewiderecruitingcaptured July 2026
VictoriaStatewiderecruitingcaptured July 2026
QueenslandStatewiderecruitingcaptured July 2026

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Salon Express franchise cost?

A Salon Express franchise requires a total investment of $250,000–$500,000 all-in (ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register).

What are Salon Express's ongoing fees?

Salon Express's ongoing royalty and marketing fees are not published. Ask the franchisor and check the disclosure document for the current fee structure.

Is Salon Express on the Franchise Disclosure Register?

Based on FranchiseScope's research, Salon Express appears on the ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register. We recommend confirming the current entry yourself at franchisedisclosure.gov.au before relying on it.