Local Salon Franchisee Wins Regis Corporation's 2006 City Looks Franchisee Of The Year Award

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October 19, 2006 // Franchising.com // Regis Corporation (NYSE: RGS), the industry leader in salons, hair restoration centers and education, awarded Don and Deb Thorpe of Bismarck, North Dakota, the 2006 City Looks Franchisee of the Year award. The Thorpes franchise their City Looks salon in Bismarck, ND.

The Franchisee of the Year award recognizes franchisees with successful management skills, which include achieving exemplary business results and sharing knowledge with other franchisees.

The Thorpes work with their staff helping them grow professionally, providing outstanding leadership, and by serving as role models to their teams.

They also assist other franchisees by offering ideas, input and time to help improve their businesses.

Celebrating their 25th year in business with City Looks, the Thorpes recognize the importance of every one of their 38 employees in achieving this award, knowing that in addition to the City Looks brand, their stylists and staff are why new and existing clients return to get their hair styled.

City Looks caters to women looking for an exceptional hair care experience. Located primarily in shopping malls and open-air centers, City Looks clients want convenience and high-quality hair-care services in a comfortable environment.

About Regis Corporation

Regis Corporation (NYSE:RGS) is the beauty industry's global leader in salons, hair restoration centers and education. As of June 30, 2006, the Company owned or franchised 11,477 worldwide locations; which included 11,333 beauty salons, 90 hair restoration centers and 54 beauty schools operating under concepts such as Supercuts, Jean Louis David, Vidal Sassoon, Regis Salons, MasterCuts, Trade Secret, SmartStyle, Cost Cutters, City Looks and Hair Club for Men and Women. These and other concepts are located in the US and in ten other countries throughout North America and Europe. For additional information about the Company, including management's current financial outlook and a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial information, please visit the Investor Information section of the corporate website at www.regiscorp.com.

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