Regal Nails Turns 20

Each year, a hardworking franchisee is awarded Salon of the Year for its performance.

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.

Every month, 30-40 Regal Nails franchisees visit the franchisor’s headquarters in Baton Rouge, La., to discuss new products, services, and opportunities to help grow their salon business.

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
2017	New website launched.