KRS Consulting Group was founded in 1993 by Randy and Sharon Kunkel to provide consulting services to salons and day spas. The company's mission at that time was a simple one: "to keep the independent salon alive".

• 1992 - Data Analysis founded
• 1993 - KRS Consulting Group founded
• 1996 - First Distributor endorsement from Marshall's Supply
• 1997 - Company headquarters moved to Chicago
• 1999 - Began strategic partnership with Michael Cole & Salon Development Corp.
• 2001 - Company headquarters moved to Minneapolis
• 2002 - Additional partners join ownership group
• 2002 - Sister company, Summit Salon Business College is founded with Michael & Mary Cole
• 2005 - KRS Consulting Group receives 3 year endorsement contract with Redken
• 2006 - Increased its company consultant infrastructure by 24%
• 2007 - Re-launched the KRS Summit Salon Network as a complimentary subscription service