Cartoon Cuts vs Phenix Salon Suites Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Cartoon Cuts Franchise
Phenix Salon Suites Franchise
Investment $97,000 - $216,000$308,130 - $1,387,420
Franchise Fee $25,000$49,500
Royalty Fee 5%$0.30/sq. ft.
Advertising Fee -$0.06/sq. ft.
Year Founded 19912007
Year Franchised 20002010
Term Of Agreement 10 years7 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years7 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Cartoon Cuts Franchise
Phenix Salon Suites Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Customer service skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Cartoon Cuts Franchise
    Phenix Salon Suites 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
     
    Cartoon Cuts Franchise
    Phenix Salon Suites Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 12 hours Classroom Training: 19 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

    *Site Selection and lease negotiations *Upscale Design and Decor assistance *Assistance with Architects, Engineers and Contractors *Vendor assistance in all areas *Proven Marketing System to fill location with Salon Professionals & tenants *Turnkey business operation *Complete training *Ongoing unlimited support

    Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertisingAd Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media Website development
    Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 8

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		Absentee ownership is allowed

    Expansion Plans
     
    Cartoon Cuts Franchise
    Phenix Salon Suites Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Cartoon Cuts

    Cartoon Cuts is committed to selecting the highest quality entrepreneurs and giving them the opportunity and tools to develop single and/or multiple franchise units throughout a specific protected territory. As a prospective franchisee, you have two franchising options: becoming an area developer or a single unit operator. If you choose to become an area developer, you will be responsible for the development of a pre-determined number of stores in your exclusive territory. Success as an area developer can be measured by sharing the successes of the stores operating under your area development agreement. As Cartoon Cuts continues to make a brand name marketing impact throughout the country, area developers become the foundation of the company’s strength and presence in the marketplace. As a single store operator, you will share in the strength of the Carton Cuts name while realizing the entrepreneurial freedom of owning a business that is part of a multi-billion dollar industry. Depending on the structure of the real estate deals, investment options may start as low as $100,000 for a complete, turnkey, single store location.

    About Phenix Salon Suites

    Phenix Salon Suites is the fastest growing "Salon Suite' concept in the US, and the only Salon Suite / Studio concept to make the top 500 Ranking by Entrepreneur Magazine. The company began expanding in 2012 and opened 26 new locations in 2012. The company has 75 new locations that will open during 2013 and over 300 locations are currently scheduled to be opened in the next couple of years. The rapid growth of Phenix Salon Suites has been through the "Salon Community". The Phenix Salon Suites difference is in truly understanding the Salon Professional and what they go through on a daily basis. After all, the founder of Phenix Salon Suites (Gina Rivera) still works in a suite several days a week as a Hair Dresser. A deep love and passion for the "Salon Industry" and truly caring for every Salon Professional that is part of the Phenix Salon Suites family is what we are about.
    Phenix Salon Suites was founded by a family of Salon Professionals with over 75 years of experience in the Salon Industry. Salon Professionals used to only have two choices to provide their services to customers. One was to work on a commission basis and take home about 40% of their earnings or to work under a booth rent situation and still answer to a Salon Owner. Phenix Salon Suites pioneered a new vision in Colorado Springs, CO in 2007 and that was to give Salon Professionals the opportunity to run their own Salon Business at a fraction of the cost it takes to open a full fledged salon and for about the same amount that Salon Professionals pay for "Booth Rent". The concept was an immediate success and the founders began to expand their locations.You NOW have the opportunity to capitalize on this exciting concept and gain financial freedom.
    The Right Concept
    The Salon industry is a recession resistant $60 Billion Dollar industry. A Phenix Salon Suites Franchise gives you the unique opportunity to capitalize on this industry with absolutely no salon experience needed.
    The Right Opportunity
    You can now take control of your future and grow your own business. Spend more time with your family and enjoy financial freedom. Work smarter and not harder - most locations can be run by absentee owners.
    A Phenix Salon Suites Franchise
    *Salon Suites are the future in the Salon Industry
    *Over 900,000 licensed salon professionals in the U.S. alone
    *Absentee owner opportunity - most locations run themselves
    *Much lower investment than many franchise opportunities
    *Recession resistant industry
    *Rewarding business opportunity
    *Protected territories
    *Low "Flat Rate" royalty
    *You can keep your current job - IF YOU WANT

    Seeking new franchise units in the U.S., Canada,and Western Europe    
    Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee
    "Entrepreneur
    #138 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #64 in Franchise 500 for 2021.