Drybar (Capitol View)

Blow-dry salon chain whose franchisor was acquired by Transom Capital in 2026.

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Why we call it slop

Drybar scores low on ownership at the brand level: its franchisor, WellBiz Brands, was acquired by private equity firm Transom Capital Group in January 2026. Who operates this salon was not identified.

Ownership read: Private Equity · Confidence: Medium

The Slop Score weighs ownership structure hardest: private-equity and roll-up ownership caps the score, while independent and family-run businesses with real neighborhood roots score higher. It is a read of who profits and how a place is financed, not a judgment of any individual and not a finding about a business's labor practices.

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