Regency Beauty Institute Announces Texas Expansion

MINNEAPOLIS, April 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Regency Beauty Institute, one of the nation's fastest-growing cosmetology schools, today announced plans to open two additional campuses in Texas.  The first, located near Austin, will open on June 21st, 2010 at 27111 La Frontera Blvd., Round Rock.  The second, located in Houston at 8201 S. Gessner Rd., will open on July 19, 2010.  Regency currently has six campuses open throughout the state of Texas with locations in the Austin, Dallas, El Paso, and Houston areas.  

These brand new campuses will create new opportunities for students in the greater Austin and Houston areas who are interested in pursuing a nationally recognized cosmetology curriculum, taught by highly trained educators, in a stunning upscale campus that resembles a full-service salon.  

"There's great demand nationwide for well-trained cosmetology professionals, and Regency is committed to helping place our graduates in top salons," said Regency CEO Hayes Batson. "We're very excited to offer students additional convenient locations where they can receive a top-notch cosmetology education."

Students of Regency Beauty Institute are assigned dedicated support teams to guide them throughout their education and beyond.  Admissions representatives, financial aid counselors, and advisors work one on one with each student to provide ongoing support and encouragement. After graduation, advisors provide job placement assistance utilizing Regency's extensive network of local and nationwide Salon Partners®.  

Founded more than 50 years ago, Regency Beauty Institute has expanded rapidly from two campuses in Minnesota to become a leading education company with more than 70 accredited* campuses nationwide, all owned and operated by Regency.  The company has plans to open an additional six campuses in 2010, with further expansion in 2011.   Regency campuses are accredited* by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences (NACCAS).  The company is headquartered in the Minneapolis area where it also maintains a state-of-the-art training facility for its educators and campus managers nationwide.  

For more information about Regency Beauty Institute, visit www.regencybeauty.com or follow us on Facebook, www.Facebook.com/RegencyBeauty.  

*Most campuses seek accreditation within 60-90 days of opening.

SOURCE Regency Beauty Institute