Cookie Cutters vs Salons by JC Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Cookie Cutters Franchise
Salons by JC Franchise
Investment $132,000 - $339,500$722,875 - $1,357,700
Franchise Fee $40,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 5%5.5%
Advertising Fee 1%Set by you
Year Founded 19941998
Year Franchised 19962008
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Cookie Cutters Franchise
Salons by JC Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Cookie Cutters Franchise
Salons by JC Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/Yes-/Yes
Start-up Costs -/Yes-/Yes
Equipment -/Yes-/Yes
Inventory -/Yes-/Yes
Receivables -/Yes-/Yes
Payroll -/Yes-/Yes

Training & Support

 
Cookie Cutters Franchise
Salons by JC Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: As needed Classroom Training: 4-5 days 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 Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection 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 Ad Templates National Media Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app Ad Templates Regional Advertising 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
Salons by JC 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
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#146 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#136 in Franchise 500 for 2021.


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.