Hott Blow Dry and Beauty Lounge provides a five-day pre-opening
Training Program, primarily at its headquarters in Armonk, New
York. Required participants complete online training modules before
attending the in-person program.
Training is provided for the franchisee or Operating Principal
and designated key personnel, which may include the General Manager
and Lead Stylist. Two attendees are required, and a third may be
approved on a case-by-case basis.
The Manager Training Program includes approximately 28 classroom
hours and 12 hours of on-the-job training covering the
franchisor-franchisee relationship, pre-opening procedures, human
resources, daily salon operations, salon management, marketing, and
promotion. Lead Stylist training includes approximately 10
classroom hours and 30 hours of on-the-job training.
The program is led by founder Lia Hakim, who has more than 10
years of experience in the subjects taught. Hott also uses a
train-the-trainer model so certified personnel can train new salon
employees according to brand standards.
Hott provides three to five days of on-site grand-opening
assistance. After opening, the franchisor may provide refresher
training, operational consultation, quality-control coaching, and
marketing guidance.
Special Instructions/Notes:
Hott Blow Dry and Beauty Lounge can accommodate hands-on
owner-operators and qualified semi-passive owners. A semi-passive
owner must appoint an approved, trained General Manager who works
full-time in the salon and supervises its day-to-day
operations.
Locations typically occupy approximately 1,600 square feet but
may range from approximately 900 to 2,500 square feet.