A Castle Rock couple has signed on to bring a Frenchies Modern Nail Care studio to town, though they haven't picked a site yet.
Frenchies announced the franchise agreement on Nov. 4, 2026: Jeff and Megan Eppard, described as Colorado natives and longtime Castle Rock residents who met at Colorado Christian University, will co-own the new studio. Between them, the franchise says, they bring more than 50 years of combined corporate leadership experience.
Who's behind it
Jeff Eppard has worked in wireless and learning development at Nextel, Sprint and EchoStar, and is currently a principal program manager there; he'll lead day-to-day operations and team training at the studio. Megan Eppard spent 25 years in mortgage lending, advancing from secretary to leading a 20-person underwriting department and building underwriter training programs along the way; she'll oversee finance and accounting.
Both plan to keep their corporate jobs while getting the studio open, according to the announcement, with a goal of eventually growing into a multi-unit operation and making Frenchies their full-time focus. The announcement says they'll invest heavily in staff from day one, drawing on their experience hiring and developing teams.
Jeff Eppard, in the announcement: "Sometimes I have to pinch myself that Megan and I are business owners." He said the studio's cleanliness and the technicians' knowledge of nail health were what convinced the couple to bring the brand to Castle Rock.
Kayla Bramlet, Frenchies' brand president: "Jeff and Megan are exactly the kinds of owners we dream of finding as we grow Frenchies."
No site or opening date yet
The Eppards are still searching for a location in Castle Rock. Frenchies' announcement targets a fall 2027 opening, but no address or firm date has been set.
There's already a Frenchies in Douglas County: the existing Frenchies Modern Nail Care in Lone Tree. The Castle Rock studio would be a separate, new location.
Part of a broader expansion
The Castle Rock signing comes as Frenchies expands elsewhere, too: the franchise's announcement cites a recent agreement in Pearland, Texas, and two units in Albuquerque marking the brand's entry into New Mexico. Frenchies, founded in 2014 and franchising since 2015, now has 27 locations across 13 states. Kayla Bramlet, a longtime Frenchies franchisee, was promoted to brand president in March 2026. The brand is part of Head to Toe Brands, a beauty and wellness portfolio that also includes The Lash Lounge, Bishops Cuts/Color and Delta Crown Hair Extensions.
We'll update this article once a site and opening date are announced. In the meantime, see more Castle Rock businesses in our directory.
Sources: Frenchies Modern Nail Care, "Frenchies Modern Nail Care Continues Western Expansion with Castle Rock, Colorado Signing," posted Nov. 4, 2026, checked Nov. 8, 2026.