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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Bonne Chimie vs Snip-Its including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $29,500 - $109,000 | $124,595 - $220,375 |
Franchise Fee | $15,000 | $20,000 - $35,000 |
Royalty Fee | 9% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2% |
Year Founded | 2002 | 1992 |
Year Franchised | 2003 | 2003 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | $1K | 25% of initial fee |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | ||
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/Yes |
Equipment | No/No | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/No | No/Yes |
Receivables | No/No | No/Yes |
Payroll | No/No | No/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | On-The-Job Training: 80 hours Classroom Training: 34 hours |
Support | Grand opening, Internet | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software |
Marketing | Ad slicks | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app |
Operations |
0% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 4
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
75% of all franchisees own more than one unit Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 6 - 10 |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | No |
With our patent-pending process for offering customized personal care products, Bonne Chimie is an exciting franchise opportunity within a niche market. The Personal Care industry is a fast growing and profitable industry which offers few franchise options. Bonne Chimie provides our franchisees the chance to own a revolutionary skin and haircare company. As an owner of a Bonne Chimie franchise your new business can be established in a variety of locations. If you currently own a salon, spa, or women's boutique, the "Bar" can be easily incorporated into your facility. If you are an individual that is not currently in business but would like to open a stand alone Bonne Chimmie Boutique, you can establish your "Bar" within a mall or other retail setting. The options are endless. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to catch the beginning of the customized skincare wave... by signing up now to be the owner of a Bonne Chimie Franchise.
Snip-its franchise has changed the dynamic of children's haircare by turning what has traditionally been considered a mundane and often unpleasant experience into a fun-filled adventure. The Snip-its franchise features memorable branding, our own cast of cartoon characters, interactive computer play stations, the Magic Box, and a complete line of haircare products formulated just for kids. These, along with our proprietary point of sale, proven marketing system and specially trained stylists represent one of the most innovative franchise opportunities available.