Salons by JC vs MY SALON Suite Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Salons by JC Franchise
MY SALON Suite Franchise
Investment $722,875 - $1,357,700$713,738 - $1,603,518
Franchise Fee $50,000$50,000 - $200,000
Royalty Fee 5.5%5.5%
Advertising Fee Set by you1%
Year Founded 19982010
Year Franchised 20082012
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Salons by JC Franchise
MY SALON Suite Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Salons by JC Franchise
MY SALON Suite Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/Yes-/Yes
Start-up Costs -/Yes-/Yes
Equipment -/Yes-/Yes
Inventory -/Yes-/-
Receivables -/Yes-/-
Payroll -/Yes-/-

Training & Support
 
Salons by JC Franchise
MY SALON Suite Franchise
Training 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

On-The-Job Training: 12 hours Classroom Training: 20 hours
Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet PlatformNewsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection
Marketing Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/appCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Salons by JC Franchise
MY SALON Suite Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion -Yes

Company Overviews

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.

About MY SALON Suite

MY SALON Suite comes in at number 6 in the exclusive list of the year’s most promising business opportunities within the franchising industry.

“We are honored to be recognized as one of the best new franchise concepts,” said Ken McAllister, CEO and President of Suite Management Franchising, the established franchising subsidiary of MY SALON Suite. “This award is a testament to the hard work both our corporate team and our franchise owners have put into making our concept the best it can be.”

​“The impact of carefully selecting our franchise owners is a large reason why we have reached consistent success,” added McAllister. “Moving further into 2017, we are looking forward to adding even more talented franchisees to our family and being able to bring our upscale salon suites to a greater number of communities nationwide.”
 
MY SALON Suite has made a name for itself in major markets throughout North America for being the only salon complex to offer fully-equipped, upscale suites featuring a full-length style station, styling chair, shampoo sink and color station. Additional amenities include a state-of-the-art security system, luxurious bathrooms and an elegant lobby. In addition to the attractive accommodations, members are offered ongoing training and support to grow and develop their business, which includes access to a strong referral network.

Entrepreneurially spirited individuals interested in investing in the MY SALON Suite franchise will receive a full suite of support services ranging from initial and ongoing training to sales and marketing programs. Plus, MY SALON Suite is a proud partner of the VetFran program. Approved candidates receive 10 percent off of the total franchise fee.

Franchisees may choose to become a Multi-Unit Operator, earning the right to establish and operate three, six, or ten My Salon Suite or Salon Plaza franchises under a Multi-Unit Option Agreement containing a development schedule, which includes between $99,000 and $200,000 that must be paid to franchisor at the time the Multi-Unit Option Agreement is signed.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a three Multi-Unit Operator business is between $713,738 and $1,502,518, which includes $99,000 that must be paid to the franchisor at the time the Multi-Unit Option Agreement is signed.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a six Multi-Unit Operator business is between $764,738 and $1,553,518, which includes $150,000 that must be paid to franchisor at the time the Multi-Unit Option Agreement is signed.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a ten Multi-Unit Operator business is between $814,738 and $1,603,518, which includes $200,000 that must be paid to franchisor at the time the Multi-Unit Option Agreement is signed.

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#22 on Franchise Rankings.com
#279 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#61 in Franchise 500 for 2021.