Your Phorest platform was built on the salon floor. Qnity was built on your P&L.
We've analyzed financials representing over $1B in salon revenue. We know exactly where money is being left on the table, and how to get it back.
Your points have an expiration date. Your profits don't.
QNITY INSTITUTE Presented with PHOREST
Phorest was built to help salons thrive and so was this research. As a Phorest user, you're already running on a platform designed to grow your business. This study gives you the financial benchmarks to know exactly how you're performing against the industry, and where to push harder.
Phorest sponsors the Qnity Institute Salon P&L Study because they believe salon owners deserve real data — not guesswork.
The data behind your decisions just got stronger.
Phorest is a proud sponsor of the Qnity Institute Salon P&L Study.
Phorest runs your business. Qnity builds your profit.
Here's what the data tells us.
2-5%
LOW MARGINS
The average salon operates with just 2–5% profit margins.
→ Using our profit system, we help salons reach 10%+ margins
70%
MISSED SALES
Industry insights show salons miss over 70% of revenue opportunities.
→ Capture 17%+ more revenue using Qnity's sales systems
30%
POOR EXECUTION
Inefficiencies cost businesses up to 30% of potential revenue.
→ Eliminate decision-making bottlenecks by 30%+
We don't guess. We know.
More profit. Less complexity. Qnity clients average 30%+ revenue growth and move from break-even to 19%+ margins without adding complexity to an already full schedule.
Real data. Not opinions. A decade of P&L analysis across $1B+ in salon revenue, with research supported in partnership with Phorest the benchmarks your industry relies on.
Built for your business. From single-location operators to $100MM+ multi-unit leaders. Qnity's systems are built specifically for salons, spas, and medspas.
Two companies. One mission. Your success.
Phorest was born on the salon floor, built by people who believed salons deserve better tools. Qnity was built by people who believed salon owners deserve to actually keep the money they earn.
Together we give you something the industry has been missing: the platform to run your business and the strategy to make it profitable.
How to get started
✓ You're already here. As a Phorest user, you're in the right place.
✓ Book a free 30-minute call with the Qnity team.
✓ We'll build your plan using real data and your business goals.
Not sure where to start? That's exactly what the call is for. 30 minutes, no obligation — we'll figure it out together.
The business you built deserves to actually work for you.
Find the right level of support, whether you're just getting clarity or ready to scale.
Education
Build the foundation
Learn the system top salons use to manage money, drive sales, and build consistency — at your own pace.
Includes: digital courses, monthly office hours, research-backed industry benchmarks, and national sales challenges for your team.
Starting at
$199
/month
MOST POPULAR
Guidance
Your business. A real plan.
Work 1:1 with a Qnity consultant who knows your numbers, challenges your thinking, and builds a custom growth plan with — not for you.
Target outcomes: 17%+ sales growth within 90 days. 10%+ profit after owner comp.
Starting at
$995
/month
Peer Groups
Stop figuring it out alone.
Join a curated group of owner’s and leaders at your level. Ask the hard questions, share what’s actually working, and move forward — together.
Includes: expertly facilitated 90-minute sessions every 3 weeks, matched by business size and role
Starting at
$295
/month
Hundreds of top-performing salons trust Qnity. Let's talk about yours.
Don't just take our word for it.
Real Results From Real Owners:
“Before Qnity, it felt like I was constantly on the defensive. Today, I have clarity and control over the direction of our business. We’ve improved our salon culture and hiring process, and reduced staff turnover by 10%.”
Kristin Toll, Owner 95th Street Salon & Spa
“Within one year, we saw: 84% increase in owner salary. We saw a 22% growth in total sales, 10% decrease in operating expenses, and 1% weekly transfer into profit account.”
Lisa Carr, Owner, Bad Hair Day Salon
$2.5M Revenue Added
Hollywood Hair more than doubled their revenue
— same locations, better systems.
Hollywood Hair
“Before working with Qnity, I was drifting. Today, I have clarity, direction, and a defined path toward my goals. Plus my sales grew 10% in the first 6 months.”
Dr. Melissa Hubiak, Owner
Skinscience
“Qnity has given me reliable systems and a supportive community I can lean on when navigating challenges. We’ve grown profit from 5% to 15%, and the experience continues to exceed my expectations.”
Brock Dilday, Owner
Styles on Broadway
“Qnity has given me reliable systems and a supportive community I can lean on when navigating challenges. We’ve grown profit from 5% to 15%, and the experience continues to exceed my expectations.”
Darcy Taylor, Owner
Salon Enso
Master your salon's retail potential, not just your service skills.
Retail is the highest-margin revenue in your business — and most salons capture less than 30% of it. This playbook shows you exactly how to fix that.
Less Stress. More Money.
Book a complimentary call - 30 minutes, no obligation. We'll walk you through where to start.
Better data. Better decisions. Better business.
Creating a more sustainable future, TOGETHER.
