Cookie Cutters vs Image Studios Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Cookie Cutters Franchise
Image Studios Franchise
Investment $132,000 - $339,500$555,387 - $1,236,840
Franchise Fee $40,000$49,750
Royalty Fee 5%5.5%
Advertising Fee 1%1%
Year Founded 19942010
Year Franchised 19962015
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Cookie Cutters Franchise
Image Studios Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Cookie Cutters Franchise
Image 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
Image 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
Image 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 Image Studios

Image Studios proven business model provides a flexible, needs-based platform for beauty professionals to open their own salon easily without the typical investment that would be required to open their own business. Image Studios also provide ongoing training and education to your salon professionals that helps them run their business effectively. First time entrepreneurs and experienced business owners alike can benefit from this incredible opportunity.

#160 in Franchise 500 for 2021   Not in Franchise 500 for 2020