Bonne Chimie vs Salon Professional Education Company (SPEC) Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Bonne Chimie vs Salon Professional Education Company (SPEC) including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Bonne Chimie Franchise
Salon Professional Education Company (SPEC) Franchise
Investment $29,500 - $109,000$145,500 - $1,111,000
Franchise Fee $15,000N/A
Royalty Fee 9%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20022004
Year Franchised 20032018
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Bonne Chimie Franchise
Salon Professional Education Company (SPEC) Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Retail experience helpful
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    Financing Options
     
    Bonne Chimie Franchise
    Salon Professional Education Company (SPEC) Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Bonne Chimie Franchise
    Salon Professional Education Company (SPEC) Franchise
    Training --
    Support Grand opening, Internet-
    Marketing Ad slicks-
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Bonne Chimie Franchise
    Salon Professional Education Company (SPEC) Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 Salon Professional Education Company (SPEC)

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    Salon Professional Education Company is a network of amazing schools producing salon-ready professionals all across the country. Our leadership team is comprised of seasoned industry executives, educators, franchise experts, and business owners from many walks of life. The diverse nature of this group brings a unique insight and perspective to the beauty school industry and has led to the development of one of the strongest beauty school franchise systems in the nation.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a new TSPA, ESI or SPA Salon Professional Education Company beauty school franchised business is $668,000 to $1,111,000 for the model that includes hairstyling and $448,000 to $838,000 for the model that does not include hairstyling. This includes $45,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliates. This applies regardless of the service mark you may choose for operating your franchise.
    The total investment necessary to convert an existing beauty school is $145,500 to $628,500. This also includes the $45,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliates, and applies regardless of the service mark you may choose for operating your franchise.