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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Primp and Blow vs MY SALON Suite including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $227,175 - $622,553 | $713,738 - $1,603,518 |
Franchise Fee | $57,100 - $435,000 | $50,000 - $200,000 |
Royalty Fee | 3% | 5.5% |
Advertising Fee | 1% | 1% |
Year Founded | 2010 | 2010 |
Year Franchised | 2013 | 2012 |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | Primp and Blow is looking for energetic,ambitious individuals who want to use their experience and business skills to operate and own their own business. No hair care experience is necessary. A future Primp and Blow franchisee needs to have business building and marketing skills along with team building and employee relation experience. | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | -/Yes |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/Yes |
Equipment | -/- | -/Yes |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | *Training and development to increase your skills and knowledge *Training and support for new business implementation *Brand management training *Brand promotion training *Brand standards and guidelines support and training *Proprietary technology education *Detailed workshops on creative hair and makeup techniques from the Primp and Blow Hair & Makeup Advanced Training On-The-Job Training: 1 week Classroom Training: 1 week | On-The-Job Training: 12 hours Classroom Training: 20 hours |
Support | We provide support in salon design and construction, supplier order and co-ordination and many other pre-opening tasks. Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations | Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection |
Marketing | - | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app |
Operations | Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 6 - 8 | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
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.