Bring Parisian chic into the UK

A global beauty group with multiple franchise concepts is seeking individuals with the capability to mastermind national franchise networks to bring its brands into the UK marketplace. John Worthington profiles

Dessange International, a multi-franchise group specialising in beauty product retail concepts currently established in more than 1,000 salon locations in over 40 countries, is seeking potential franchise partners in the UK. The group has opportunities available at three levels, offering franchisees territories ranging from one whole city to regional licenses (e.g. the south east or the midlands), while Master Franchises for an entire country would also be available to the right candidates.

Dessange International is seeking to establish three successful brands in the UK: Dessange Paris, Camille Albane Paris and Frederic Moreno Paris. Each brand is accompanied by an extensive range of beauty products and accessories. The Dessange Paris brand is the world's leading premium luxurious up-market hair dressing salon, providing hairdressing, hair-care treatments, colour, make-up, facial and body treatments. By the end of 2007 there will be some 210 salons in France and over 250 internationally.

Camille Albane Paris, created in 1996, is an exciting mid-upper end market range dedicated to the modern active woman with 'strong personality and expressions' who demands levels of affordable quality, with salons staffed by hair-dressers, colourists and makeup artists. By the end of 2007 there will be 210 salons in France and over 130 worldwide.

Frederic Moreno Paris was founded in 1984 in the Rhone-Alpes region of South-West France by Frederic Moreno. Described as 'a world of passion and reason', the brand is positioned to provide attractive hair and beauty services at competitive prices. By the end of 2007 there will be some 200 salons in France and a further 40 around the world.

INTERESTED IN DESSANGE?

Dessange is seeking Master Franchise investors in the UK to establish its beauty brand concepts. IBT Partners is assisting candidates to find out more about these exciting opportunities.