Armstrong McCall vs Sola Salon Studios Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Armstrong McCall Franchise
Sola Salon Studios Franchise
Investment $75,000 - $500,000$531,150 - $1,714,370
Franchise Fee N/A$55,000
Royalty Fee -5.5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19392003
Year Franchised 19962005
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Business Experience Requirements
 
Armstrong McCall Franchise
Sola Salon Studios Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Armstrong McCall Franchise
Sola Salon Studios Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
Armstrong McCall Franchise
Sola Salon Studios Franchise
Training

Initially franchise distributors receive a 2-day training at the Armstrong McCall Support Center. Additional Regional training in consultative selling

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Support

Assistance from the Support Center includes: Field sales managers & sales meetings Product knowledge DVDs Distributor-only secure website Innovative Promotions & Merchandising Through close management of franchise operations, Armstrong McCall benefits from a cohesive system where franchises focus on specific promotions. The Support Center provides innovative promotions and incentives such as: Commissioned show sales VIP sales Seasonal in-store sales Store merchandising Monthly print advertising Customer education coordination

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Expansion Plans
 
Armstrong McCall Franchise
Sola Salon Studios Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Armstrong McCall

Armstrong McCall seeks a limited number of highly qualified individuals to become multi-unit franchise owner/operators in select areas of the U.S. and Mexico. We are currently focusing our U.S. expansion in the Central Plains with plans for further territory development on the horizon. Armstrong McCall owners work on their business by direct involvement in this recession-resistant industry of professional salon distribution.

No Royalties!  Unlike many franchises, Armstrong McCall collects no royalties from its franchisees.

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.

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