Roosters vs SmartStyle Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Roosters Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Investment $195,750 - $334,850$149,430 - $305,200
Franchise Fee $39,500$39,500
Royalty Fee 4-6%5%
Advertising Fee 1%2%
Year Founded 19991996
Year Franchised 20022016
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Roosters Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Roosters Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/No-/-
Start-up Costs -/Yes-/-
Equipment -/Yes-/-
Inventory -/Yes-/-
Receivables -/No-/-
Payroll -/No-/-

Training & Support

 
Roosters Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Training -On-The-Job Training: 5 hours Classroom Training: 25 hours
Support -Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection
Marketing - Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Roosters Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion YesYes
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Roosters

After 30 years as a barber, Joe Grondin opened the first Roosters Men's Grooming Center in Lapeer, Michigan, in 1999. Roosters franchises offer men's haircuts, shaves and other grooming services in a traditional barbershop setting. In 2011, Roosters became part of Regis Corp., which franchises multiple other hair care franchises, including Supercuts, Cost Cutters and Pro-Cuts.

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#448 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

About SmartStyle

With convenient locations in Walmart stores across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, SmartStyle is a full-service hair salon that provides the hairstyle you want at an affordable price, all in a welcoming and relaxing environment.  SmartStyle is proud to be part of Regis Corporation, the world's largest and leading hair salon company.


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#325 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#130 in Franchise 500 for 2021.