Founded in 1968 by Francesco Dellicompagni, Francesco Hair Salon is a family-owned, award-winning hairdressing business with over five decades of heritage. The business continues to be led by the Dellicompagni family, with strong family values embedded throughout both its salon teams and loyal, multi-generational client base.
Francesco Hair Salon operates 33 salons, 3 training academies across the UK and 1 Barbershop in Stafford, offering a full range of professional hairdressing and barbering services. The brand is recognised for its commitment to high standards in both technical excellence and customer experience, alongside a strong reputation for education and training within the industry.
Franchising has been at the core of the business since the 1980s, providing a proven pathway for stylists and business professionals to build successful salon businesses within an established and supportive network.
Francesco Hair Salon offers a well-established franchise model designed to support long-term, sustainable business growth. Franchisees benefit from:
• A proven and established business model
• Comprehensive head office support, including HR, payroll, marketing, and business guidance
• Industry-leading education and training programmes
• Award-winning academy training
• The strength and recognition of a trusted heritage brand
Education sits at the heart of the Francesco Hair Salon business. Across its 3 academies, the company delivers high-quality training from entry-level apprenticeships through to advanced cutting, colouring, and management programmes.
With a long-standing focus on developing talent from apprentice to salon owner, Francesco Hair Salon is committed to nurturing the next generation of hairdressing professionals and maintaining exceptional standards across its network.
Franchisees operate their own salon business under the Francesco Hair Salon brand, managing day-to-day operations while maintaining brand standards.
Many franchisees are hands-on within the salon environment, combining client work with business management, while benefiting from ongoing support and guidance from the central team.
Franchisees are expected to uphold the values, standards, and reputation of the Francesco Hair Salon brand, delivering consistently high levels of service and professionalism.
