In 1997, the first Regal Nails franchised location opened its doors in a Kmart at Brooklyn, Ohio. Twenty years later, the Regal Nails franchise system has become the largest nail salon franchise, with over 800 locations in the United States and Canada. “Our team works tirelessly to assist our franchisees in realizing their dream in owning and operating their own business,” says the franchisor’s marketing coordinator Kiri Meche. Here’s a timeline highlighting the important milestones of the Regal Nails franchise system.
1996
Regal Nails, LLC established.
1997
Oct. 1: First franchised location opens in Brooklyn, Ohio.
Oct 29: First franchised location opens in a Walmart (Shreveport, La.)
2004
First franchised location opens in a Meijer (Traverse City, Mich.)
2005
Regal Nails, Salon & Spa, LLC established
Baton Rouge Business Award presented to Regal Nails, LLC
Regal Nails receives Wal-Mart’s Most Creative Award during Tenant Week
2006
Regal Nails Canada, ULC established to begin franchise operations in Canada.
Oct: First franchised location opens in Canada (London, Ontario)
2007
July: First franchised location opens at H-E-B (Kyle, Texas)
2008
Regal Nails franchise system grows and reaches peak number of open and operating salons at 1024.
2010
April: First franchised location opens in an Army and Airforce Exchange Service.
2014
Acknowledgement by Brazilian Franchising Association
2015
New salon design introduced to the Regal Nails franchise system
First year as Founder’s Club sponsor for the YMCA of the Capital Area