Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets vs Sola Salon Studios Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets Franchise
Sola Salon Studios Franchise
Investment $200,000 - $350,000$531,150 - $1,714,370
Franchise Fee $25,000$55,000
Royalty Fee 6%5.5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19892003
Year Franchised 19902005
Term Of Agreement --
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Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets Franchise
Sola Salon Studios Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets Franchise
Sola Salon Studios Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets Franchise
Sola Salon Studios Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
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Expansion Plans

 
Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets Franchise
Sola Salon Studios Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets

Trade Secrets is Canada's pioneer one stop beauty shop with a full service salon and over 4,000 high quality Salon products for sale under one roof. The beauty industry is booming and proven to be recession proof and Trade Secrets is riding the explosive growth. With over 65 locations now in high visibility, high traffic malls and outdoor locations, Trade Secrets is looking for franchisees in ON and QC to join its success story.

"Top
#125 in Canada's Top franchises.

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.