A salon is an establishment where several sex workers offer their services in rented rooms under one roof. Unlike a brothel, the salon operator is usually only the landlord and provides the infrastructure (reception, cleaning, and, if necessary, security). The sex workers generally work independently and decide for themselves on their clientele, prices, and practices.
Salon operations in Switzerland require a license (business license under the Trade or Hospitality Act). Requirements include fire safety, hygiene, emergency exits, minimum room size, and location restrictions (no purely residential zones).