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📘 FULL SIPIMO (诗碧曼) FRANCHISE PROJECT — ENTRY INTO THE RUSSIAN MARKET

Version 2.0 | Relevance: August 2026

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1. ABOUT THE SIPIMO BRAND

Sipimo (诗碧曼) is China’s No. 1 brand in scalp and hair care based on traditional Chinese medicine and modern biotechnology.

Parent Company Shenzhen Sipimo Technology Co., Ltd. (深圳市诗碧曼科技有限公司)

Year Founded 2012

Founder Zhu Jianxia — graduate of Nanjing University (polymer chemistry)

Number of Locations 2,000+ stores and counters worldwide

Global Presence USA, Russia, Canada, Australia, UK, Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, Thailand

Certifications FDA CGMP, ISO 22716, GMP standard

Scientific Basis 3 invention patents + 12 utility model patents; joint laboratory with Nanjing University

Core brand philosophy: Sipimo is not cosmetics, but a scalp health management system based on plant extracts and clinically proven efficacy.

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2. RUSSIAN MARKET ANALYSIS — 2026

2.1. Overall Beauty Market Volume

The Russian beauty salon and hairdressing market shows steady growth, albeit with important nuances:

Indicator Value Source

Turnover 2025 RUB 321.5 bn (+17.9% vs 2024) Rosstat

Turnover Q1 2026 RUB 81.8 bn (+5% vs Q1 2025) Sber2V Analytics

Number of salons (Q1 2026) 127,560 (+8.78% YoY) Kontur.Focus

Average ticket (Q1 2026) RUB 2,986 (+7%) Check Index

Number of purchases +5% Check Index

Key takeaway: The 17.9% revenue growth in 2025 was driven mainly by price increases (10–15%) due to higher tax burdens and consumable costs, not by more clients. This creates an opportunity for brands with proven efficacy — clients are willing to pay for results.

2.2. Client Base Structure

· 59% of clients are women

· Most active age group: 35–44 years

· Average income of a beauty salon visitor: RUB 114,000/month

· More than one third have children, nearly half own a car

For Sipimo this is a perfect match: the brand’s target audience — women aged 35–60 with grey hair and hair loss issues — coincides with the most solvent and active salon visitors.

2.3. Russian Hair Care Cosmetics Market

Indicator Value

Market size (2025) $1,546.85 million

Forecast for 2034 $2,097.28 million

Demand growth for Asian hair cosmetics (2025) +32.9% (shampoos), +35.2% (conditioners)

Domestic production of hair products (2025) 462.8 million units (+9.2% YoY)

Trend: Russians are massively switching to Asian cosmetics. Sipimo enters the market on this wave.

2.4. Regional Structure

Top 5 regions by number of salons and dynamics:

Region Salons Dynamics

Moscow 8,448 -7.7%

Moscow Oblast 8,292 —

Saint Petersburg 3,832 -5.3%

Krasnodar Krai ~2,000 +27.5%

Yekaterinburg 1,176 -4.5%

Leaders in new salon registrations (Q1 2026): Moscow (588), Moscow Oblast (490), Krasnodar Krai (267), Saint Petersburg (266), Bashkortostan (162).

Important trend: The number of liquidations has nearly caught up with registrations — in Q1 2026, 5,948 new businesses appeared, 5,893 closed. This indicates high competition and the need for a strong USP.

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3. RUSSIA AS A GLOBAL MARKET

Russia occupies a strategic position at the crossroads of Europe and Asia and is the largest country by territory in the world.

Characteristic Russia Europe Asia (China) Americas (USA)

Population 146 m ~450 m ~1.4 bn ~335 m

Beauty services market $3.5 bn ~$120 bn ~$80 bn ~$90 bn

Growth rate +17.9% +5–7% +8–10% +6–8%

Competition Medium High Very high High

Penetration of Asian brands Growing (+33%) Mature Domestic Medium

Potential for Sipimo High Medium Saturated Medium

Why Russia is a priority:

· 42 million women over 35 in Russia — direct target audience

· Demand for Asian hair cosmetics grew 32.9% in 2025

· No direct competitors with evidence‑based solutions in the grey‑hair treatment segment

· Russian consumer is solvent (average salon client income — RUB 114,000)

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4. UNIQUENESS AND EXCLUSIVITY OF THE SIPIMO PRODUCT

4.1. Scientific Foundation

Sipimo is not cosmetics, but a scalp care system with proven efficacy:

Component Details

Technology Low‑temperature polymer extraction — extracting active components from herbs without destruction

Small‑molecule technology Direct penetration of actives into hair follicles

Key ingredients Extracts of Polygonatum (Chinese Solomon’s seal), ginseng, angelica, tea polyphenols, aloe, flaxseed, ganoderma

Safety Free of heavy metals and hormones; complies with “Cosmetic Safety Standards” (2015) and FDA, EU, Taiwan standards

4.2. Comparison with Competitors

Criterion Sipimo Russian salons Western brands

Primary goal Treatment (pigmentation, growth) Relaxation (SPA) Camouflage (maintenance)

Evidence base Patents, FDA, clinical studies None Marketing

Course price Medium (~RUB 15,000) Low/medium High

Positioning Medical care Beauty service Luxury

Competition No direct analogues High High

4.3. Sipimo’s Niche Market Capacity

Indicator Calculation

Women in Russia over 35 ~42 m

Share with grey hair/hair loss ~30% → ~12.6 m

Target audience (actively seeking solutions) ~5% → ~2.1 m

Average course price (10 procedures × RUB 1,500) RUB 15,000

Niche potential (per year) ~RUB 31.5 bn

Realistic Sipimo share in 3 years (1%) RUB 315 m/year

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5. LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS IN RUSSIA

5.1. “Honest Sign” (Chestny ZNAK) Labelling — CRITICAL!

Starting 2026, new mandatory labelling rules for cosmetics and hygiene products take effect.

Key dates:

Date Obligation

September 1, 2026 Mandatory registration of all market participants in the Honest Sign system

October 1, 2026 Application of identification means (Data Matrix) and product entry into circulation

Which Sipimo products are subject to labelling:

· Shampoos, serums, hair masks

· Combs, brushes (hygiene items)

· Cosmetic wipes

Procedure for the importer:

1. Russian importer (LLC) registers in the Honest Sign system

2. Orders Data Matrix codes in the personal account

3. Transfers the code file to the Chinese manufacturer (Sipimo)

4. Sipimo applies codes on the packaging at production BEFORE shipping to Russia

5. Goods are imported into Russia ALREADY WITH CODES

6. After customs clearance, the importer submits data on putting the goods into circulation

7. At retail sale, a UPD (universal transfer document) is generated with the marking codes

Penalties for violations: up to RUB 300,000, confiscation of goods, blocking of marketplace listings.

Important: For beauty salons, from July 1, 2026, cosmetics labelling has become a mandatory part of daily operations — salons are considered full participants in the circulation of labelled products.

5.2. Head Massage — Only with Medical Education!

In Russia, massage of the scalp (code A21.01.005 according to the nomenclature) is classified as a medical service.

Requirements:

· Massage may be performed only by specialists with medical education (secondary or higher)

· Professional retraining in "Medical Massage" is required

· The salon must hold a license for medical activities

Important: If Sipimo positions the massage as SPA relaxation (without therapeutic claims), the license may not be formally required. However, for scalp massage with therapeutic purposes (treating hair loss, greying), a license is mandatory.

5.3. Sanitary Standards

If a medical license is obtained, the salon must comply with SanPiN 2.1.3.2630-10:

Requirement Standard

Minimum room area 10 m²

Air temperature 20–26 °C

Ventilation Natural light + supply‑exhaust ventilation

Hand treatment According to medical standards

Disinfection Regular treatment of equipment and surfaces

5.4. Product Certification

List of documents for certification:

1. Commercial invoice

2. International contract with Sipimo

3. Packing list

4. Certification application

5. Incorporation documents (LLC) or EGRIP + TIN for individual entrepreneurs

6. Test reports (Chinese — with translation)

7. SGR (State Registration Certificate) if available

8. Technical documents (composition, instructions, label)

Timeline: 1 to 3 months.

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6. HR STRATEGY: TRAINING CENTRE AND THE “MCDONALD’S SYSTEM”

6.1. The Industry’s Staff Shortage Problem

Russia’s beauty industry faces an acute staffing crisis:

· Masters are massively moving to self‑employment, “apartment salons” and co‑working spaces

· The taxable base is being “washed out” of legal salons

· Staff turnover in salons reaches 50%

· Companies are forced to increase employee workloads and restructure staffing

Sipimo’s solution: Establish an own accredited training centre that prepares specialists to the brand’s standards and issues state‑recognised certificates.

6.2. Sipimo Academy Training Centre Model

Structure:

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Sipimo Academy (Head Training Centre)

├── Salon Director Course (management, finance, marketing)

├── Administrator Course (CRM, booking, sales, service)

├── Massage Therapist Course (medical scalp massage + Sipimo protocols)

├── Master Technician Course (diagnostics, serum application)

└── Cleaning/Support Staff Course (sanitary standards, SOPs)

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6.3. Management System Based on the McDonald’s Model

McDonald’s training system is built on the following principles:

1. What is learned first is remembered best.

2. Learning through diverse techniques.

3. Encouragement and recognition are integral parts of programmes.

4. Clear learning goals for each stage.

Adaptation for Sipimo:

McDonald’s element Sipimo adaptation

Hamburger University Sipimo Academy — corporate university

Crew Coach Program Mentorship: experienced master trains a new hire on the job

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Step‑by‑step instructions for each procedure (like McDonald’s — temperature, time, sequence)

4 Cs performance model 4 key performance indicators for each employee

Individualised learning Personalised e‑learning modules

6.4. Job Descriptions (excerpts)

Salon Director:

· Monitoring the achievement of planned targets

· Personnel management (hiring, training, motivation)

· Financial accounting and reporting to head office

· Handling customer complaints

Administrator:

· Managing client booking (CRM system)

· Consultations on products and services

· Cash register and Honest Sign operations

· Maintaining cleanliness and order in the waiting area

Massage Therapist (Medical Scalp Massage):

· Performing scalp diagnostics (AI scanner)

· Performing massage according to Sipimo protocol

· Applying serums and masks

· Maintaining client cards (progress tracking)

· Requirement: medical education + Sipimo Academy certificate

Cleaner:

· Daily wet cleaning of all areas

· Disinfecting equipment and surfaces according to SanPiN

· Changing bed linen and towels after each client

· Monitoring consumable supplies

6.5. Accreditation of the Training Centre

Accreditation plan:

1. Development of educational programmes (compliance with professional standards)

2. Obtaining an educational activity licence

3. Accreditation of programmes by the Ministry of Education

4. Issuance of state‑recognised certificates

Advantage for franchisees: Staff training is included in the franchise package. This completely eliminates the risk of a lack of ready‑made specialists on the market.

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7. FRANCHISE TERMS

7.1. Basic Terms (Chinese Standard)

Parameter Value

Lump‑sum fee 0 RUB (free)

Security deposit 30,000 CNY (~RUB 330,000) — refundable

Investment 130,000 – 150,000 CNY (~RUB 1.4 – 1.6 m)

Premises area 10 – 80 m²

Contract term 1 year (renewable)

Support Full "turnkey free package": design, training, trainer visit

7.2. Adapted Terms for Russia

Taking into account Russian realities (rent, taxes, certification, labelling):

Item Amount (RUB)

Security deposit 330,000

Renovation and design (30 m²) 250,000 – 400,000

Furniture and equipment 250,000 – 400,000

Initial cosmetics stock 350,000 – 550,000

LLC registration + licences 150,000 – 250,000

CRM + cash register + Honest Sign 80,000 – 150,000

Launch marketing 100,000 – 200,000

Contingency (10%) 150,000 – 230,000

TOTAL ~1,660,000 – 2,510,000

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8. FRANCHISE TYPES

Model A. Mini‑franchise (“Chair in a Salon”) — RECOMMENDED START

Parameter Value

Format Renting 1–2 chairs in an existing salon/barbershop

Investment ~RUB 300,000 (equipment + first product order)

Payment to salon 15–25% of revenue

Staff 1–2 masters (trained at Sipimo Academy)

Payback 5–7 months

Advantages Ready traffic, saving on renovation and rent

Model B. Standalone Salon

Parameter Value

Format Standalone salon 40–80 m²

Investment RUB 2.0–3.5 m

Staff 3–5 persons

Revenue (plan) RUB 800,000 – 1.5 m/month

Payback 10–14 months

Model C. City Network

Parameter Value

Format 3–5 salons in one city

Investment RUB 6–15 m

Structure 1 flagship + 2–4 mini‑salons

Revenue (plan) RUB 3–7 m/month

Payback 12–18 months

Model D. Master Franchise (Regional Developer)

Parameter Value

Format Purchase of rights to develop Sipimo in a region/federal district

Investment RUB 5–20 m

Income Lump‑sum fees + royalties from sub‑franchisees

Payback 18–24 months

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9. FINANCIAL MODEL

9.1. “Chair in a Salon” Model (1 chair)

Initial investment: RUB 300,000

Expense item Amount (RUB)

Equipment (chair, scanner, shelf) 150,000

First product order 80,000

Staff training (Sipimo Academy) 30,000

Marketing (first 2 months) 40,000

Total 300,000

Monthly figures:

Indicator Value

Clients per month 40–50

Average ticket (procedure + product) RUB 3,000–5,000

Revenue RUB 150,000–200,000

Rent (% of revenue, 20%) RUB 30,000–40,000

Consumables RUB 15,000–20,000

Master’s salary (base + 40% commission) RUB 60,000–80,000

Net profit RUB 40,000–65,000/month

Payback 5–7 months

9.2. Standalone Salon Model (30 m²)

Initial investment: RUB 2.5 m

Expense item Amount (RUB)

Security deposit 330,000

Renovation and design (30 m²) 350,000

Equipment (2 chairs + scanners) 300,000

First product order 450,000

Rent (deposit + 3 months) 400,000

Launch marketing 200,000

Registration, licences, certification 250,000

CRM + cash register + Honest Sign 120,000

Total ~2,400,000

Monthly figures (2 chairs, 3–4 masters):

Indicator Value

Clients per month 150–200

Average ticket RUB 4,000–6,000

Revenue RUB 700,000 – 1,000,000

Rent RUB 80,000–120,000

Payroll (masters + admin) RUB 300,000–400,000

Consumables RUB 50,000–80,000

Marketing RUB 80,000–120,000

Utilities/admin RUB 30,000–50,000

Operating profit RUB 150,000–280,000

Profitability 20–28%

Payback 10–14 months

9.3. Benchmark: Successful Franchises in Russia

Example from Samara (a chain of manicure studios):

· 3 salons, net profit RUB 820,000–910,000/month

· Profitability 54–58%

· Investment to equip 3 salons — RUB 2.1 million (35% savings through bulk purchasing)

Key success factors:

· Full standardisation of equipment

· Uniform procedure standards across all locations

· Centralised staff training using standard protocols

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10. ROADMAP (SCHEDULE)

Stage 0: Preparatory (certification and registration) — 1–3 months

Period Task

June – August 2026 LLC registration, submission of certification documents

By September 1, 2026 Registration in the Honest Sign system (deadline!)

September – October 2026 Obtaining SGR/declaration, obtaining medical licence

By October 1, 2026 First shipment with DATA MATRIX CODES

Stage 1: Pilot Salon — 3–4 months

Period Task

September – October 2026 Search for premises, renovation, equipment purchase

October – November 2026 Hiring and training staff (Sipimo Academy)

November 2026 Pilot salon opening

November 2026 – July 2027 Data collection, model testing, script refinement

Stage 2: Analysis and Scaling — 6–9 months

Period Task

August 2027 Analysis of financial performance, selection of the benchmark model

September – December 2027 Opening 2–3 additional salons (different formats)

January – March 2028 Launching a full‑fledged accredited training centre

Stage 3: Franchise Sales Launch — 2028

Period Task

April – June 2028 Packaging the franchise, developing SOPs, creating a landing page

July – September 2028 Start of franchise sales, first franchisees

October – December 2028 Opening 10–15 franchised salons

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11. 5‑YEAR DEVELOPMENT PLAN: OPENING 2,000 SALONS

11.1. Phased Scaling Plan

Year Number of salons Key tasks

2026 (launch) 1 (pilot) Model validation, certification, Honest Sign

2027 5 3–4 pilot formats, data collection, training centre

2028 50 Franchise sales launch, first 40+ franchisees

2029 300 Scaling in million‑plus cities

2030 1,000 Active growth, entry into regions

2031 2,000 Reaching planned capacity

11.2. Regional Strategy

Wave 1 (2026–2027): Moscow, Saint Petersburg (pilots)

Wave 2 (2028): Million‑plus cities: Krasnodar, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Kazan, Rostov‑on‑Don

Wave 3 (2029): Regional centres with population 500,000+: Samara, Ufa, Krasnoyarsk, Perm, Voronezh

Wave 4 (2030–2031): Cities with population 200,000–500,000 (“mini‑salon” format)

11.3. Network Revenue Forecast (2,000 salons)

Indicator Conservative Optimistic

Average revenue per salon/month RUB 500,000 RUB 800,000

Network revenue/month RUB 1 bn RUB 1.6 bn

Network revenue/year RUB 12 bn RUB 19.2 bn

Average profitability 20% 28%

Net profit/year RUB 2.4 bn RUB 5.4 bn

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12. MARKETING STRATEGY

12.1. Positioning

“Sipimo — not covering up grey hair, but restoring natural colour and density. Science backed by patents and clinical research.”

12.2. Target Audience

Segment Characteristics Channels

Women 40–60 Grey hair, hair loss, solvent VK, OK, telemarketing

Women 25–40 Post‑partum hair loss, stress Instagram, TikTok, influencers

Men 35–55 Baldness, receding hairline Yandex.Direct, barbershops

Trichologists Professional recommendation Conferences, word‑of‑mouth

12.3. Sales Funnel

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Acquisition → Free diagnostics → Course sales → Retention

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Targeting/SEO AI scalp scanner Subscription Loyalty

/Context (40–50% conv.) (10 sessions) programme

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12.4. Marketing Budget (per salon)

Channel Budget share Tools

VK/Odnoklassniki 30% Targeting 40+, Before/After photos

Yandex.Direct 25% Contextual ads for “grey hair treatment”

Bloggers/influencers 15% Micro‑influencers (10–50k)

Offline events 10% Open days, webinars

Partnerships 10% Cosmetologists, trichologists, pharmacies

CRM marketing 10% Email, SMS, reminders

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13. KEY RISKS AND MITIGATION

Risk Probability Mitigation

“Honest Sign” labelling High Register in advance, transmit codes to Sipimo factory BEFORE shipment

Medical licence High Hire a lawyer, obtain licence before opening

Staff shortage High Sipimo Academy — own training centre

2026 tax reform High Switch to USN “Revenue minus expenses”

Currency fluctuations Medium Long‑term contracts in CNY

Rising liquidations Medium Strong USP, evidence base, loyalty

Masters moving to self‑employment High Competitive pay, career growth, training

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14. CONCLUSION

The Sipimo franchise project in Russia has high potential due to:

· A well‑known brand with 2,000+ locations worldwide

· Zero lump‑sum fee

· Free turnkey training and support

· The growing hair care market in Russia (+32.9% demand for Asian cosmetics)

· No direct competitors with evidence‑based solutions in the grey‑hair treatment segment

· Its own training centre (Sipimo Academy) solving the staffing shortage problem

Key success conditions:

1. Strict compliance with Russian legislation: Honest Sign labelling, medical licence, and sanitary standards

2. Creating a training centre on the McDonald’s model for staff preparation

3. Phased scaling with model validation on a pilot salon

Forecast: With proper implementation, the pilot salon breaks even within 10–14 months, after which the model scales to 2,000 salons across Russia by 2031, with projected annual network revenue of RUB 12–19 billion.

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This document is based on official Sipimo data, Russian legislation, market analysis, and successful franchising practices in the Russian Federation. Relevance — August 2026.