SportClips vs Sola Salon Studios Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of SportClips vs Sola Salon Studios including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
SportClips Franchise
Sola Salon Studios Franchise
Investment $233,800 - $388,300$531,150 - $1,714,370
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $59,500$55,000
Royalty Fee 6%5.5%
Advertising Fee 5%2%
Year Founded 19932003
Year Franchised 19952005
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee $3.5K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
SportClips Franchise
Sola Salon Studios Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • People skills
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    Financing Options

     
    SportClips Franchise
    Sola Salon Studios Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    SportClips Franchise
    Sola Salon Studios Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks-
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 98% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 12

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (32% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    SportClips Franchise
    Sola Salon Studios Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About SportClips

    Gordon Logan, founder and CEO of Sport Clips, conceived the Sport Clips idea in 1993 and opened its first franchised store in Houston two years later. Designed to target a previously underserved market, Sport Clips caters to men and boys by providing hassle-free hairstyling in a sports-themed environment. The company began franchising in 1995.

    Do You have What It Takes?

    • You have strong leadership, managerial and communication skills
    • You enjoy developing Team Members and being involved in the community
    • You can effectively market your business and drive sales
    • You have a passion for the Sport Clips culture
    • Our Team Leaders come from different industries - no hair care experience necessary!
    Veteran Incentives: 20% off franchise fee
    "Top                  ""  "Entrepreneur
    #4 in Gator's Top franchises.
    #37 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #17 in Franchise 500 for 2021.





    About Sola Salon Studios

    The totally unique approach of Sola Salon Studios is that we provide high impact, modern, and upscale rental space in a "salon mall" concept that allows salon professionals the opportunity to have their own business and make more money without the risks and challenges of owning a conventional salon....all for the same rate as a chair rental, and often less.
    License individual turn-key salon studios to independent salon professionals under the trade name “Sola Salon Studios” using their unique system of build-out.

    "Entrepreneur

    #75 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #26 in Franchise 500 for 2021.