Brand
A clear global identity, creative direction and a point of view that people already recognise.
Franchise partnerships / Worldwide
Bring
MENSPIRE
home.
Build a serious salon business in a city you understand, backed by a global name and a team that stays involved.
Start an application ↗The opportunity / 01
A global name.
A local business.
Your responsibility.
MENSPIRE was built around a simple belief. Men’s hair deserves the same creativity, care and technical standard as the best of the wider industry.
A franchise partner brings that belief to life in their own city. You lead the people and the business. We bring the name, knowledge and support behind it.
New York / United States
MENSPIRE / SoHo
One standard / Many cities
Born in the UK.
Proven worldwide.
Each salon belongs to its city. The standard belongs to the network.
LondonAmsterdamDubaiHong KongMilanKuala LumpurNew York
30+Salons
07Countries
01Standard
What sits behind you / 02
Independence should not mean isolation.
A strong partnership gives you room to lead, with experienced people close enough to help you make better decisions.
Education
Technical development and a culture of learning that runs through every MENSPIRE team.
Opening
Support through planning, property, design, people, launch and the first months of trading.
Operations
The working systems, commercial rhythm and ongoing partnership behind a strong salon.
Growth
Campaign advice and strategic input to help you launch well and build local demand.
Founder led since 2012
“We are not looking for someone to put our name above a door. We are looking for someone who can carry the standard.”
Samuel Palmer and Josh Lamonaca
MENSPIRE founders
The right partner / 03
This is for people who want to build properly.
You do not need to arrive with every answer. You do need the appetite to lead, the discipline to follow a proven model and a real connection to the place you want to open.
- Commercially capable and actively involved
- Committed to people and education
- Connected to the local market
- Prepared for a long term partnership
How it begins / 04
Four clear conversations.
- 01
Apply
Tell us about you, the city and the business you want to build.
- 02
Meet
A direct conversation with the partnership team about fit on both sides.
- 03
Explore
We look properly at the territory, the numbers and the opportunity.
- 04
Build
If the fit is right, we plan the site, team, training and launch together.
Before you apply / 05
Useful answers.
Do I need to be a stylist?
No. Leadership, commercial judgement and belief in the MENSPIRE standard matter just as much as industry experience.
Can I bring an existing salon?
Potentially. Tell us about the business and location, and we will assess whether conversion is the right route.
How much capital do I need?
There is no single public figure at this stage. The requirement depends on the city, site and scale. We ask for an estimate so the first conversation is grounded.
Can I apply outside the UK?
Yes. We consider partnership enquiries from cities worldwide.
The next address
Could be
yours.
The application takes around eight minutes. It starts a conversation, not a commitment.
Tell us about your city ↗