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Cole's Salon

November 22, 2009 at 10:26PM
Doug Cole, founder of Cole's Salon, talked with stylist Janel Murphy and 30-year customer Marilyn Tubbs in the Apple Valley Coles Salon.
Doug Cole, founder of Cole's Salon talked with stylist Janel Murphy and 30-year-customer Marilyn Tubbs in the Apple Valley Coles Salon. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

COLE'S SALON

Business: Upscale salons offer hair, skin and nail care, massages, spa services and retail centers with high-end, branded products

Founded: 1979

Headquarters: Burnsville; locations in Apple Valley, Savage and Eagan

Web: www.colessalon.com

Employees: 330

Executives: Doug Cole, founder and owner; Tim Cole, vice president; Trish Storhoff, vice president

2008 revenue: close to $25 million

Strategy: Maintain emphasis on employee education and mentoring; consider opening additional locations when the economy improves

Cole's Salon in Apple Valley.
Cole's Salon in Apple Valley. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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