Sell my salon

You don't need to have made the decision already.

You may be wondering what your salon is worth, whether it would appeal to a buyer, what would happen to your team, or whether there are things you should change before putting it on the market.

Starting early gives you time to understand your options and decide what makes sense for you and the business.


Beauty business valuation



Turnover is part of the picture, but it doesn't tell a buyer everything they need to know. Profitability, owner involvement, client retention, team structure, premises, trading history, and the ability of the business to continue successfully under new ownership can all affect value.







We look closely at the numbers, the story behind them, and what you actually want from a sale.

Understanding your business

Selling with Harper Meridian:
How it works

What's already working well, what could be improved, and addressing anything worth strengthening before you go to market.

Looking at value and preparing for market

We can put you in touch with trusted solicitors and accountants early on, so proper advice is in place from the outset.


Referring you to the right legal and financial support

Bringing the financial and commercial story together, so the right buyers understand what the business is and where the opportunity lies.


Presenting and marketing the opportunity.

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Fees

Our fees are structured around key milestones in the process, rather than a single fee at the end. A smaller fee is payable at each stage of genuine progress, with a final completion fee due on sale, less any fees already paid along the way.





As a guide:

Engagement fee: £500–£1,000, payable to begin work
Heads of Terms signed: typically around 20% of the total expected fee
Completion: 3% of the final sale price, less any fees already paid
This means cost is always tied to real progress.



Faq's

Usually influenced by sustainable profitability together with owner dependency, client retention, team structure, premises, and trading history. Turnover alone doesn't establish value.

Yes. A business does not necessarily need to be publicly advertised. Information can be shared selectively with suitable buyers, with confidentiality arrangements in place before sensitive information is released.

Yes. Many owners remain involved when they sell. The level of owner dependency will, however, be something a buyer is likely to consider.

This depends on the structure and circumstances of the transaction. Employment law can apply when ownership changes, so appropriate professional advice should form part of the sale process.

 There is no standard timeframe. Finding a buyer, negotiating terms, due diligence, the lease, and legal work can all affect timing.