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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Sona MedSpa vs Ideal Image including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $382,000 - $747,500 | $551,300 - $903,400 |
Franchise Fee | $59,500 | $25,000 - $35,000 |
Royalty Fee | 10.75% | 9% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1997 | 2001 |
Year Franchised | 2002 | 2004 |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | 25% of franchise fee | $10000 or 25% of current fee |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | No/No |
Equipment | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Receivables | No/Yes | No/No |
Payroll | No/Yes | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations | - |
Marketing | Ad slicks | - |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | No |
At Sōna Dermatology, we take an integrated, clinically-led approach to skincare that brings two worlds of medical dermatology and cosmetic dermatology together - care that leads to great skincare outcomes, health and vitality across a lifetime.
In our four decades of clinical and cosmetic experience, we’ve built the clinical and cosmetic experience and expertise to give our patients the very best skincare results, optimizing skin health, skin appearance and quality of life
NO LONGER FRANCHISING