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Phorest

Phorest

Founded by Dylan Collins & Jamie Myerscough & Ronan Perceval & Sean Blanchfield in 2003

Manage bookings, marketing, payments, and client records for salons and clinics

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★ People love it

Time to value

Moderate Setup (1-3 hours)

You can use Phorest to run a salon, spa, barbershop, or aesthetic clinic. It handles appointment scheduling, online booking, staff management, POS payments, automated SMS and email reminders, client consultation forms, before/after image storage, loyalty programs, and marketing campaigns. You can also track staff performance, manage inventory, run Facebook and Instagram ads, and get reporting across single or multiple locations. Over 12,000 businesses use it across Ireland, UK, USA, Canada, and Australia.

What Phorest does

Schedule and manage client appointments across multiple staff calendarsSend automated SMS reminders and rebooking prompts to clientsProcess payments in-person or online with integrated card terminalsCreate and send targeted SMS and email marketing campaignsTrack staff performance, sales targets, and commission in real timeStore client consultation notes, consent forms, and before/after imagesManage product inventory with barcode scanning and automatic stock alertsGenerate cross-location reports to compare branch performanceAutomated SMS and email rebooking reminders to reduce no-showsBuilt-in loyalty program where clients collect points redeemable for servicesDigital consultation forms with face-mapping and before/after image storageAI-powered Front Desk assistant handles client conversations and bookings 24/7Facebook and Instagram ads manager with audience targeting based on top clientsMulti-location dashboard to compare performance across branches in one viewBranded mobile app built for each salon so clients can book and manage appointmentsIntegrated card payment terminal with cardless payment option via PhorestPay

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