A salon group in the Philadelphia area had strong word-of-mouth but was losing ground to newer competitors with modern spaces and polished booking experiences. Decor felt dated. Online reviews were inconsistent. Retail product sales were flat. The owners needed capital to renovate all three locations at once, and the bank said no.
Staging renovations one location at a time from operating cash meant long closures and an uneven client experience across the group. Banks were hesitant to lend against traditional collateral instead of the point-of-sale data and client demand that told the real story of the business.
One year after the refresh the salons reported a 38 percent increase in new client bookings, a 32 percent rise in retail product revenue, higher stylist retention due to improved workspaces, and an average online rating above 4.7 stars across all platforms.
Purple Tree reviewed three years of sales by location and service type, point-of-sale product data, and online reputation trends. Based on that picture, they provided a $130,000 working capital advance that covered all three renovations and set aside a dedicated six-month marketing budget. Repayment was matched to monthly card sales.
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