Bonne Chimie vs Cookie Cutters Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Bonne Chimie vs Cookie Cutters including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Bonne Chimie Franchise
Cookie Cutters Franchise
Investment $29,500 - $109,000$132,000 - $339,500
Franchise Fee $15,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 9%5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 20021994
Year Franchised 20031996
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Bonne Chimie Franchise
Cookie Cutters Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Retail experience helpful
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    Financing Options
     
    Bonne Chimie Franchise
    Cookie Cutters Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
    Equipment No/No-/Yes
    Inventory No/No-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/Yes
    Payroll No/No-/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Bonne Chimie Franchise
    Cookie Cutters Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: As needed Classroom Training: 4-5 days
    Support Grand opening, InternetNewsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Ad slicksAd Templates National Media 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)

    		Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 4

    Expansion Plans
     
    Bonne Chimie Franchise
    Cookie Cutters Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Bonne Chimie

    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.

    About Cookie Cutters

    Cookie Cutters have been operating children’s hair salons since 1994 with franchised outlets since 1996. This experience is designed to help our franchisees operate children’s salons without prior experience in the hair industry. We train our operators completely using our confidential operations guide that was developed through the years using input from all our network of operators and employees. Your entire staff will be trained before opening to ensure quality in operations and customer service. Experiencing a Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids hair cut is an interactive experience. Our stylists are trained to guide the child and their family through the experience whether it is a first haircut, or an experienced styling. Our unique store design with an in-store playground and games sets us apart from other hair salons.

    Veteran Incentives  $1,500 off franchise fee
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    #146 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #136 in Franchise 500 for 2021.