Merle Norman Cosmetics vs Salons by JC Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Merle Norman Cosmetics vs Salons by JC including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Merle Norman Cosmetics Franchise
Salons by JC Franchise
Investment $39,471 - $180,888$722,875 - $1,357,700
Franchise Fee N/A$50,000
Royalty Fee 05.5%
Advertising Fee -Set by you
Year Founded 19311998
Year Franchised 19892008
Term Of Agreement Open-ended-
Term Of Agreement Open-ended-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Merle Norman Cosmetics Franchise
Salons by JC Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Merle Norman Cosmetics Franchise
Salons by JC Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/Yes
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
Equipment Yes/No-/Yes
Inventory Yes/No-/Yes
Receivables No/No-/Yes
Payroll No/No-/Yes

Training & Support
 
Merle Norman Cosmetics Franchise
Salons by JC Franchise
Training Field training classes, field visits, advanced home office training and point-of-sale software training Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Online training Training will be provided without charge for up to 2 people over a 1 week period at our headquarters in Texas or a location determined by us.

On-The-Job Training: 7 hours Classroom Training: 12 hours

Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media Email marketing Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

Absentee ownership of franchisee is allowed.

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Expansion Plans
 
Merle Norman Cosmetics Franchise
Salons by JC Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Merle Norman Cosmetics

Even before she opened her first studio in Santa Monica in 1931, Merle Norman's philosophy of "Try Before You Buy" was being carried out as she offered free samples of her products to neighbors, hoping they'd discover the benefits and return as paying customers. And return they did. Many even opened their own studios and the company now has studios throughout the United States and Canada. Carrying on the Merle Norman tradition, franchisees now offer skin care, from cleansers and toners to sun defense, and a full line of cosmetics.

Veteran Incentives  $5,000 in inventory

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About Salons by JC

At Salons By JC we are dedicated to providing the ultimate salon suite experience for you and your customers. We provide completely furnished and private suites for you to run your own business. The salon suite concept is the fastest growing standard in the salon industry. Owning your own salon can be difficult: finding an affordable location, hiring/firing staff, maintaining supplies for you and your staff, who will run your business when you are on vacation, utilities and overhead, the list goes on.
At JC salon we give you the freedom to set your own prices & hours, sell your own product, it is truly YOUR SALON, YOUR WAY.

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#347 in Franchise 500 for 2020.