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CHARLOTTE, NC, Jan 18, 2022 | Landon and Kat Eckles grew their franchise base very quickly from zero to 120 stores in seven years without sacrificing quality. Although buzzy phrases like “clean ingredients,” “no artificial preservatives” and “cage-free” have circulated the health-conscious restaurant industry for some time, Landon and Kat Eckles believe that no national chain has…

The founders of Clean Juice, Landon and Kat Eckles, have made their first acquisition, buying the non-toxic nail salon Freecoat Nails from its founder and planning a franchise rollout. "It's a $14 billion industry that's been done very, very poorly," said Landon Eckles, CEO. "You walk in and there's a stench" from the chemicals in…

“We love concepts that are better for people — whether it’s food or beauty. We want to continue to look at these opportunities,” Landon Eckles says. He and wife Kat will debut the Charlotte flagship location of freecoat nails next month.  Visit this link to read more

Freecoat Nails beauty bars are offering a CBD pedicure with Mazz Hanna products, an organic brand with clean extraction methods that are free of toxic solvents such as propane, hexane, pentane, and butane. The pedicure starts with a fizzy bath in jet-free tubs, followed by a relaxing mist and therapeutic grade aromatherapy. Then, a leg and foot massage with warm rose…

The Look Freecoat was created out of necessity and the idea that everyone should be able to receive services in a safe and fun environment. Many salons do not offer a true nontoxic option; we provide a 6-free or better promise, meaning we omit six of the most harmful chemicals found in nail polishes. In addition, our…

freecoat nails ™, the nation’s fastest growing non-toxic nail studio and leader in clean beauty, has announced the grand opening of its first franchise in Crow, a suburb of Charlotte. Following a recent ribbon cut with local officials, the upscale salon has opened its doors to the public with health and safety protocols that exceed the standards…

Landon and Kat Eckles, the husband and wife duo behind Clean Juice, are bringing their healthy approach to life and business to the Charlotte beauty scene. The new concept, freecoat nails, is a non-toxic beauty bar with three Charlotte locations already in the works. “freecoat is truly the first non-toxic experience when it comes to nails,” says…

These green business opportunities offer sustainable solutions for environmentally-conscious customers Today’s franchisors have figured out all different ways to go green, giving eco-minded investors the opportunity to own a lucrative business and still feel good about what they do. Here, we outline eight eco-friendly franchises that run the gamut in the types of services they…

As the first franchise brand to establish a USDA-Certified Organic product, Clean Juice has raised the bar in fast-casual franchising. To read the rest of the article, visit this link.

Forbes Business Council Is an Invitation-Only Community for Successful Business Owners and Leaders Charlotte, NC — Landon Eckles, has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, the foremost growth and networking organization for successful business owners and leaders worldwide. Landon Eckles was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity…

Landon and Kat Eckles moved their young family from the Northeast to the Lake Norman area last year, and this spring the entrepreneurial couple opened Clean Juice in Birkdale Village. The Eckles, parents of four, keep the company’s social media accounts full of cheery photos—customers and babies posed next to bottles of dark red beet-and-spinach combos; the Eckles sharing…