Cookie Cutters vs Sola Salon Studios Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Cookie Cutters Franchise
Sola Salon Studios Franchise
Investment $132,000 - $339,500$531,150 - $1,714,370
Franchise Fee $40,000$55,000
Royalty Fee 5%5.5%
Advertising Fee 1%2%
Year Founded 19942003
Year Franchised 19962005
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Cookie Cutters Franchise
Sola Salon Studios Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Cookie Cutters Franchise
Sola Salon Studios Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs -/Yes-/-
Equipment -/Yes-/-
Inventory -/Yes-/-
Receivables -/Yes-/-
Payroll -/Yes-/-

Training & Support
 
Cookie Cutters Franchise
Sola Salon Studios Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: As needed Classroom Training: 4-5 days -
Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform -
Marketing Ad Templates National Media Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app -
Operations Absentee Ownership Allowed

Number of Employees Required to Run: 4

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Expansion Plans
 
Cookie Cutters Franchise
Sola Salon Studios Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Cookie Cutters

Cookie Cutters have been operating children’s hair salons since 1994 with franchised outlets since 1996. This experience is designed to help our franchisees operate children’s salons without prior experience in the hair industry. We train our operators completely using our confidential operations guide that was developed through the years using input from all our network of operators and employees. Your entire staff will be trained before opening to ensure quality in operations and customer service. Experiencing a Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids hair cut is an interactive experience. Our stylists are trained to guide the child and their family through the experience whether it is a first haircut, or an experienced styling. Our unique store design with an in-store playground and games sets us apart from other hair salons.

Veteran Incentives  $1,500 off franchise fee
"Entrepreneur
#146 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#136 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.