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Sell or Buy a Hair Salon

When hair salons come up for takeover, it's often about the location, the master craftsman qualification — and a fair price. Anyone looking to buy a hair salon can choose from a wide range of listings across Germany. Various chambers of trade, such as the one in Halle, report that among succession requests for trade businesses and bakeries, hair salons are especially in demand. You can also sell your own hair salon here. One of the most important success factors in the hairdressing trade is location. There are currently around 80,000 hairdressing businesses spread across Germany. In a specific case, it's worth asking the seller how large the customer base is. It's easy to check how many competitors there are within a roughly two-kilometer radius. It's just as important to ask why the seller isn't continuing to run the business — especially if the seller isn't yet at an advanced age, this deserves a close look.

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Berlin

Hair Salon Berlin Prenzlauer Berg

Since 2007, this hair salon, located in a quiet, green courtyard setting in Berlin’s Prenzlauer Berg neighborhood, has built up a loyal customer base. The salon covers 75 m² and features three styling stations, with a base rent of €1,455.09 plus electricity. The unique atmosphere—combining a natural setting, personalized consultations, and modern hair services—has earned the salon excellent reviews and numerous referrals for years. The entire inventory is available for takeover. The furnishings, furniture, and equipment are high-quality, well-maintained, and ready for immediate use. A loyal, diverse client base—comprising both natural hair care and conventional clients—is also available for takeover, ensuring a seamless transition. The landlords are open to a successor. I currently run the salon on my own three days a week, and it already generates annual revenue in the high five-figure range. At the same time, there is significant room for growth, e.g., through extended hours, additional staff, chair rentals, or additional services. The handover is planned for no later than the end of 2026 or early 2027, as I am relocating to Brandenburg for work. There are no outstanding debts, rent arrears, or other liabilities. The salon is centrally located and easily accessible by tram, subway, and commuter rail. If you are seriously interested, I look forward to hearing from you. I’d be happy to discuss further details in person.

Revenue
70,000 €
Earnings
No information
Employees
1
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Rhineland-Palatinate

Opportunity to Take Over a Successful Hair Salon

As part of an age-related succession plan, a hair salon in the Rhine-Main-Neckar metropolitan region—which has been successfully operated for many years—is being offered for sale. The business stands out for: 1. A steadily growing, loyal customer base (approximately 5,000 customer records in the system). 2. Very good capacity utilization with appointments booked about two weeks in advance. 3. A wide range of services: modern haircutting and coloring techniques, exclusive hair replacement solutions, updo styles, personalized hair care consultations, and an expanded beauty and wellness offering. 4. A professional, well-coordinated team of stylists, estheticians, and assistants. 5. High-quality, modern equipment with approximately 15 styling stations, 6 washing stations, and separate areas for beauty and hair replacement. 6. Attractive location with a large catchment area (over 90,000 residents), excellent transportation access, and ample parking. Key Figures & Outlook: Annual revenue: approx. €650,000 – €700,000, steadily increasing per-capita revenue, potential for expansion through additional space and extended hours. Additional Advantages: 1. Established digital systems (appointment scheduling, customer history, marketing tools). 2. High brand awareness thanks to a strong online presence and numerous positive reviews. 3. Handover from the current owner with an accompanying training period is possible.

Revenue
750,000 €
Earnings
No information
Employees
16
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Buying a Hair Salon - What Requirements Do You Need?

Anyone looking to buy a hair salon can choose from a wide range of listings across Germany. Various chambers of trade, such as the one in Halle, report that among succession requests for trade businesses and bakeries, hair salons are especially in demand. Do you need a master craftsman qualification to buy and then run a hair salon? That's one of the most common questions when it comes to takeovers in the hairdressing trade. Part of the answer is that Germany does, in principle, require a master craftsman qualification for this trade. If you don't have one as a buyer, you can of course hire a master craftsman. Without a master craftsman certificate, it's only possible with a practice permit under Section 7b of the Crafts Code (Handwerksordnung), or an exemption under Section 8 of that same code. The wording of the law is fairly vague, giving the chambers of trade considerable leeway — exploring that leeway in your individual case is often worth it. There's no way around a trade license, though, which you need to open a hair salon.

What's a Fair Price?

The question of a fair price soon comes up. To determine as objective a value for the salon as possible, there's the income-capitalization method, which values the business based on future earnings surpluses. Also helpful is the valuation method developed by the Working Group of Business Consultants for the Trades (AWH). Under the so-called AWH standard, you get a rough estimate of a hair salon's purchase price by applying 40 percent of annual revenue, using the average annual revenue of the past three years. This gives you a first impression of the business's value.