Systematizing Salon Opening Know-how from 4,500+ Cases: Takara Belmont Supervises 'New Edition: Opening a Beauty Salon'

Takara Belmont Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; Chairman and President: Hidetaka Yoshikawa), based on the knowledge of its opening support team cultivated over many years of assisting beauty and barber salons, has supervised the book 'New Edition: Opening a Beauty Salon' (Published by Hair Mode Co., Ltd.), scheduled for release on April 25, 2026. This book is a systematization of the expertise of Takara Belmont's opening support team, which has focused exclusively on salon opening assistance since 2010. Drawing from a track record of supporting more than 4,500 salon openings, it comprehensively explains everything from pre-opening planning and preparation to post-opening evaluation and improvement. In the beauty industry, it is often said that about 90% of salons close within three years of opening, making sustainable management a major challenge. In contrast, the failure rate of salons involved with Takara Belmont's opening support team remains at a mere 3%. The book introduces specific methods, including the concept of 'creating a shop that won't fail,' business planning using numerical simulations, staff training, and salon management. This content serves as a practical guide not only for those aiming for independence and opening in the future but also for current salon owners seeking their next growth phase. ■ Aim of Supervision At the forefront of opening support, Takara Belmont has observed that many salon owners face challenges in 'preparing with an eye toward post-opening operations.' Through the supervision of this book, the company aims to help owners develop a mindset and criteria for decision-making for long-lasting salons from the pre-opening stage, rather than just introducing opening procedures. Takara Belmont expects this book to be a signpost for those aiming for independence and a catalyst for re-evaluating existing salon management, leading to the sustainable development of the entire industry. Under its purpose 'Discovering the Beauty of Life,' Takara Belmont will continue to provide knowledge and opening support that leads to a better future for everyone involved in salons, staying close to the field of beauty and barbering. ■ Book Overview Title: New Edition: Opening a Beauty Salon - Shop-making concepts derived from opening support with only a 3% failure rate Supervision: Takara Belmont Co., Ltd. Opening Support Team Publisher: Hair Mode Co., Ltd. Release Date: April 25, 2026 Price: 3,500 yen (excluding tax) Format/Pages: A5 / 216 pages URLs: https://www.j-mode.co.jp/book/39818/ , https://kaigyou.tb-net.jp/book_kaigyou/ ■ Takara Belmont Opening Support Salon Opening Support Site: https://kaigyou.tb-net.jp/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@salon_kaigyou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaigyou.takara LINE Official Account: https://lin.ee/rtMax5J Trade Name: Takara Belmont Co., Ltd. Representative: Chairman and President Hidetaka Yoshikawa Location: Osaka Headquarters: 2-1-1 Higashi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka; Tokyo Headquarters: 7-1-19 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Established: October 5, 1921 Capital: 300 million yen Number of Employees: 1,629 (as of March 31, 2025) Business Description: Barber, Beauty, Cosmetics, Dental, and Medical business URL: https://www.takarabelmont.com/ Official SNS: Instagram @takarabelmont_japan Takara Belmont celebrated its 100th anniversary on October 5, 2021, and established a new purpose: 'Discovering the Beauty of Life.' Aiming for a sustainable society, we will continue to evolve together with professionals who fulfill 'beauty and health.' [Contact for inquiries from customers] Takara Belmont Customer Center 0120-596-348