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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Lemon Tree vs Spasation Salons and Day Spas including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $161,206 - $232,572 | $250,000 - $500,000 |
Franchise Fee | $32,500 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 6% | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1974 | 1997 |
Year Franchised | 1976 | 2007 |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | - |
Renewal 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 | Yes/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | Yes/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | Additional training available as needed | - |
Support | Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | We help you find a prime location, and secure the financing you need. We will be there all the way, and will design your location with both style and distinction. We supply you with all the necessary furniture, equipment and full inventory of both professional and retail products. When the store is ready to open we provide you with an aggressive marketing campaign, to reach out and achieve awareness in your area. You receive head office call center support for all your client appointment bookings, and are supported by our unsurpassed membership loyalty program. We go all the way for you at Spasation, and continue with full training, and marketing support every year. |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
15% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 - 10
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (60% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
Lemon Tree Hair Salons is proud to be a national brand of locally owned
and operated hair salons. We are a large family of professional hair
salons, all locally owned and operated in many areas of the country. We
at Lemon Tree Hair Salons are proud of our brand's rich history of
providing high quality salon services at value pricing for the past 45
years! We value our amazing talent and are always excited to offer our
full range of value priced, professional salon services, including Haircuts. So please, next time you find yourself searching online for "Haircuts near me", feel free to visit your local salon and discover for yourself the Lemon Tree difference!
The Lemon Tree was founded in 1974 to provide family haircuts. When Joan M. Cable purchased her first salon in Bethpage, New York, this mother of three kept the salon open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.
Today, nearly 100 franchises offer services ranging from haircuts and styling to beard and mustache trim, updos, body waves, highlighting, coloring and permanents.
Spasation Salons and Spas are proud to be serving Edmonton Alberta with six locations. We offer the finest skin and haircare products, innovative services, and professional consultants. Spasation prides itself upon offering our guests a place of profound rest and deeply felt rejuvenation, and an unforgettable experience for the mind, body, and soul. Spasation continues to grow and we have expanded into medical spa treatments. We are looking for individuals with a passion for the 'Cosmetology Industry', and who have previous success in business and life endeavors. We need people with the ability to make good business decisions and effectively lead a team to provide customer service excellence. Spasation will provide the training and tools that you need to launch your business and will provide ongoing operational and marketing support. We will be with you all the way, guiding you on your road to success.