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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Sharkey's Hair It Is vs Blo Blow Dry Bar including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $106,170 - $138,995 | $229,000 - $347,500 |
Franchise Fee | $99,995 | $39,000 |
Royalty Fee | $1000/Month | 6% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | - | 2007 |
Year Franchised | - | 2007 |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | We seek positive, customer focused people who are highly motivated with a desire and commitment to build a successful business while having fun. | The ideal Blo Blow Dry Bar Franchise Partner:
• is passionate about delighting customers • has great people skills • has a strong work ethic, a commitment to follow proven systems, and basic business skills • is actively engaged in driving their business • is comfortable building partnerships and representing blo in the community • possesses an entrepreneurial sprit and is determined to the success of their small business • has a net worth of at least $350,000 |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
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Training & Support |
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Training | 4 day comprehensive training | Our comprehensive training and coaching programs cover the entire spectrum of your business: site selection & lease negotiation, recruiting & training, marketing & PR, day-to-day operations, and the best blow drying techniques. |
Support | Site selection & negotiation *Salon design and layout *Grand opening and continuous marketing programs *On-site assistance during grand opening week *Owners meetings to discuss operations and marketing | Blo’s head office team is passionately dedicated to your success. Our expert staff are here to support you from the minute you sign on as a Franchise Partner, through your grand opening, and on a daily basis. |
Marketing | - | Blo’s marketing team is here to guide you on all aspects of marketing and PR, including social media and event planning, and to provide the promotional tools you need to succeed. Consider us your in-house marketing department. We also design any marketing materials you require including signage, business cards, flyers and coupons, advertisements and event invitations. |
Operations | For single salon owners we do not require you to work full-time or part-time in the salon. Multi-store owners should work part-time or hire a manager. | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | - |