IdealImageHistory

THE HISTORY OF IDEAL IMAGE Ideal Image Opens September 2001 Ideal Image is founded by: Joseph Acebal, Richard Mikles, and wife Angela Mikles. The premier Center launched just twenty days after the tragedy occurring on September 11, 2001. The Founders wanted to provide a service that would create an overwhelmingly positive experience for their Guests. As members of the medical community, they recognized early on that individuals seeking hair removal services did so for reasons far beyond vanity or trends. ●● ● ● ● ● ● ●

THE HISTORY OF IDEAL IMAGE Ideal Office & i-Learn Launched November 2002 In-house development of proprietary software, including Ideal Office and i-Learn online training, begins and is launched. ●●●●●●●●

THE HISTORY OF IDEAL IMAGE First Franchise Center Opens February 2004 Ideal Image begins to develop plans to sell franchises with the goal of becoming a national company. In February of 2004, Ideal Image opens its first Franchise Owned Center in Sarasota, Florida. ●●●●●●●●

THE HISTORY OF IDEAL IMAGE Billboards & Creative Advertising May 2004 Billboards, commercials, and creative advertising are now beginning to take shape and leaving a lasting impression on both Ideal Image Associates and the public eye. Later that year, The company begins to embark upon new ideas, while establishing values, and developing into a ‘WOW’ culture. ●●●●●●●●

THE HISTORY OF IDEAL IMAGE Rapid Expansion July 2006 Ideal Image begins an era of rapid development and expansion, opening approximately 3 new Ideal Image Centers per month throughout the United States. What began as a single Center in Tampa, Florida has now expanded into a much larger organization throughout the United States. ●●●●●●●●

THE HISTORY OF IDEAL IMAGE Ideal Image Development Corporation October 2008 Ideal Image Development Corporation continues to open Corporate owned Centers in order to fulfill the goal of becoming a national company. ●●●●●●●●

THE HISTORY OF IDEAL IMAGE Acquired by Steiner Leisure Limited November 2011 Ideal Image is acquired by Steiner Leisure Limited, a worldwide provider and innovator in the fields of beauty, wellness, and education. They are dedicated to maintaining the highest quality standards and continually evolving to include and anticipate new developments within our industry. ●●●●●●●●

THE HISTORY OF IDEAL IMAGE The Future Throughout this evolutionary process the philosophy, guidance, and participation of the Founders has remained a driving force. The focus on creating a phenomenal Guest experience remains the aspiration that drives the everyday activities of each Ideal Image team member. Ideal Image now has a nationwide presence, and continues to grow and change lives forever. ●●●●●●●●