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PORTE NOIRE MISSION

Our Mission is to Serve You. We are committed to assisting you in your journey to be a successful studio salon owner. Our Vision is to be generally known in the cosmetology industry as the best environment for a cosmetology professional to grow their own business by 2015. Our Values are how we accomplish that. Our values:

People matter: Everyone is important and should be treated with dignity.

Trust and Integrity: We believe our relationships must be founded on trust and integrity.

Lifetime of Learning: To complete our mission and achieve our vision we must never stop learning how to be better.

Execution: We must perform and produce to exceed expectations.

Enjoyment: We believe that enjoying our work and those we work with is a priority.

Community: When you join PORTE NOIRE you have become a member of a community within a community. We believe we are responsible to be good neighbors in our community and the larger communities we are privileged to do business in.

We have learned that committing to a Mission, Vision and Values is important before starting on a journey. Once we are focused and committed to a Mission, Vision and Values we have the road map for our journey and will attain our desired destination.

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The Porte Noire Academy plays a major role in fulfilling our commitment to one of our values, Lifetime of Learning. Our courses are available to all of our studio business owners at no cost. In consultation with a number of professionals we have developed a series of courses focused on providing learning opportunities to our business owners in a number of areas. Some of the courses offered are:

1. Business Accounting. 2. Business Taxes, licenses. 3. Banking accounts, credit card processing. 4. Using your computer, smart phone to grow your business. 5. Product accounts for stocking your studio. 6. Marketing your business, promoting your studio. 7. Selling your services to your clients. 8. Developing as a professional, increasing your skills 9. Specific styling techniques and advancements

A big part of fulfilling our mission to serve is doing everything we can to help each of our studio business owners improve their income. We will use our position to negotiate attractive pricing for products, banking services, insurance, tax and accounting services and other cost saving opportunities. You will have the option of using one our options for these areas or your own.

We will promote each of our studio business owners on our web site and other media on a regular basis. We will hold regular promotional events that promote each location and studio business owner. We will seek input from our studio business owners in designing these events.

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March 4, 2014

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

WINTER PARK, FL will have its first Salon Studio business opening May 2014. Flagship Investment Group, LLC (FIG), is opening a new salon studio business in Winter Park, FL to operate under the FIG owned brand name, “Porte Noire”.

Orlando, FL – March 4, 2014 – Flagship Investment Group, LLC, a private investment firm based in Orlando, FL announced it has entered the salon studio licensing (rental) business with its first location in Winter Park, FL to open May 1, 2014. Porte Noire – A Salon Collective, provides an upscale environment with private studios for cosmetology and health & wellness professionals. The Winter Park location features a limited-access lobby, customer lounge, and private studios with market leading amenities. The five thousand square foot free standing building, located at 1408 Gay Road across from Winter Park Village, includes 24 single and double studios.

The Salon Studio concept is growing with different levels of amenity and design offered. Porte Noire includes in its list of amenities and design: limited access lobby, customer lounge and each private studio equipped with Belvedere sink and chair, in wall vacuum, mini refrigerator, flat screen, Keurig machine, cabinets, mirror and more.

Winter Park, FL based, internationally renowned stylist, makeup artist and member of the company’s advisory board, Douglas Marvaldi said, “Porte Noire is the future of the beauty and wellness industry. They have created an environment where each independent professional can thrive. The amenities, education, and support are truly setting the standard for the industry.” Ted Bolin, CEO of Flagship Investment Group, LLC, owner of Porte Noire, added “We have created a community where professionals can be independent, but not alone. Porte Noire provides an attractive environment where a collective of cosmetology and health & wellness professionals can operate their own businesses, set their own hours and prices, all in their own private studio without the cost of opening a traditional salon.”

Porte Noire is now reserving single and double studio salons.

For further information please contact:

Alan Peck, Director of Capital Markets, Flagship Investment Group LLC 407.246.1144 [email protected], www.flagshipinvestmentgroup.com, www.portenoire.com

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HOTTEST SALON STUDIOS

IN WINTER PARK

RESERVING NOW

A SALON COLLECTIVE

As an exclusive community of professionally maintained, independently-owned salon studios, Porte Noire is the ideal setting from which you can ensure your career’s success and grow your business in your own studio salon. ��

If you have the clientele and the entrepreneurial spirit, Porte Noire is what you’ve been waiting for.

Opening May 1, 2014

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PRSRT STDUS Postage

PAIDOrlando, FLPermit 1478

For more information, or to reserve your studio,call 407-472-3732 or email [email protected]. See the difference at portenoire.com

1408 Gay RoadWinter Park, FL 32789

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WELCOMING ATMOSPHEREA controlled-access lobby with a virtual receptionist, and high-design lounge for your clientele.

CONVENIENT AMENITIESConcierge-level support services, on-site washers and dryers, and the Flagship Academy to help you grow your business.

PROFESSIONALLY OUTFITTED SPACESSingle studios are equipped with a Belvedere® all-purpose chair, wash sink, custom cabinetry, central �� fridge and Keurig®. Double studios have two work stations and a shampoo chair — as well as all other features as the single.

Located across from Winter Park Village

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Free $100 Visa Gift Card

For Referral

A Salon Collective

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Refer A Cosmetology Professional to Porte Noire in Winter Park

To be eligible for the $100 gift card your referral must become a Porte Noire Licensee. New Licensee must present this card at time of signing License Agreement. The gift card will be mailed to the address provided above.

As an exclusive community of professionally maintained, independently-owned salon studios, Porte Noire is the ideal setting for a cosmetology, or health and wellness professional to ensure their career’s success and grow their business in their

own salon studio.

If you know someone with the clientele and the

entrepreneurial spirit, Porte Noire may be what they have

been waiting for.

Referred By:________________________Telephone:_________________________Address:___________________________City:______________________________State:______________ Zip:____________

For more information about Porte Noire call 407-472-3732 or visit

PorteNoire.com

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Located across from the Winter Park Village1408 Gay Rd

Winter Park, FL 32789

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FAQ

Am I ready to be a part of Porte Noire?

To help ensure your success at Porte Noire you should have an established book of clients. You should be an experienced stylist with a loyal client following to help provide a steady income. If you have an established book of clients, than you are ready to start your journey at Porte Noire.

How expensive is it to have my own salon at Porte Noire?

Before opening your salon at Porte Noire you will need to pay a reservation fee equal to one week of rent, and your first week of rent. Porte Noire will provide the styling chair, sink, custom cabinets, a television, mini-fridge and coffee maker for every suite. You should expect to pay some fees associated with opening your own business.

How do I open my own salon?

Porte Noire has educational classes and support available to help you start your own business. At Porte Noire you are Independent, but not alone. We have people in place to help you get your salon started and make a smooth and successful transition. You will automatically be enrolled in Flagship Academy’s Porte Noire program when you sign your license agreement and pay your reservation fee. This free program offers a wide variety of courses that will help you successfully launch your salon. We also have a list of preferred vendors available for you.

How long is the contract for a studio at Porte Noire?

Your success is important to us. We want this to be the right fit for you and your clients. Because of this, you will sign a License Agreement and not a contract. This agreement will allow you to leave your studio with a 30 day notice if Porte Noire isn’t right for you. With a 30 day notice there aren’t any harsh penalties and it doesn’t lock you down into a contract you can’t get out of.

How much are the studios at Porte Noire?

Prices vary depending on the location and size of the studios. For more information please contact us.

What are the options for suites at Porte Noire?

We have 2 different size options at our Winter Park location; singles and doubles. Our single suites are about 100 sq. feet, and our doubles are about 160 square feet. To learn more about our suite sizes and offerings please visit the What We Offer page.

How are suite sizes and locations assigned?

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Suites will be assigned on a first come basis. During the lease process you will be able to pick which salon you would like based on our current inventory. The suite will be held for you after the reservation fee and signed License Agreement are received.

When will I be able to access my studio?

Typical access hours are from 7am-7pm. However, if more time is needed it can be arranged with management.

Will someone clean my suite for me?

Porte Noire will clean all common areas. You will be responsible for the janitorial services of your individual suite.

Is there a place to do my laundry?

There are coin operated washers and dryers on site.

Can I decorate my suite?

We know each stylist wants to make their studio fit their creative design. Because of this each stylist will be able to bring in their own art and décor for their suite. However, stylist will not be allowed to make structural changes to the suites or paint their suite.

Who has access to my suite?

All suites will have individual locks. As the suite owner you will be the only one who has access to your suite.

Is there a vacuum system?

Porte Noire is equipped with a central vacuum system for your convenience.

Will Porte Noire advertise my business for me?

Porte Noire will partner with you to help you advertise your business. Each stylist will have their own bio page on our website. We will also feature each stylist on our social media platform and create a sign with your business name on your studio. We would encourage each stylist to also utilize their own marketing outlets to promote their business.

Is there a place for my clients to relax besides my studio?

Yes. Porte Noire has a client lounge designed to help your clients relax before, during or after treatments.

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Corporate Structure

Porte Noire LLC

Board of Directors

Flagship Investor (TBA)

Ted BolinCEO/President

Alan PeckSenior Vice President

Rob ClementsDirector of IT

Paul TaegerDir of Development

TBDDirector of Franchising

Mark CooneyDirector of Real Estate

Jackie MurrayCFO

Stacey GodardVP Operations

Carly ErvinLicensing Coordinator

Investor (TBA)

TBDAccounting Clerk

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