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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Bonne Chimie vs Cost Cutters Family Hair Care including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $29,500 - $109,000 | $148,930 - $316,700 |
Franchise Fee | $15,000 | $39,500 |
Royalty Fee | 9% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | - | 4% |
Year Founded | 2002 | 1982 |
Year Franchised | 2003 | 1982 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 15 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 15 years |
Renewal Fee | $1K | - |
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/No | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/Yes |
Equipment | No/No | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/No | No/Yes |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | On-the-job training: 46.5 hours Classroom training: 24 hours Additional training: As needed |
Support | Grand opening, Internet | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform |
Marketing | Ad slicks | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO |
Operations |
0% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 4
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 95% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 8
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (20% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | No |
With our patent-pending process for offering customized personal care products, Bonne Chimie is an exciting franchise opportunity within a niche market. The Personal Care industry is a fast growing and profitable industry which offers few franchise options. Bonne Chimie provides our franchisees the chance to own a revolutionary skin and haircare company. As an owner of a Bonne Chimie franchise your new business can be established in a variety of locations. If you currently own a salon, spa, or women's boutique, the "Bar" can be easily incorporated into your facility. If you are an individual that is not currently in business but would like to open a stand alone Bonne Chimmie Boutique, you can establish your "Bar" within a mall or other retail setting. The options are endless. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to catch the beginning of the customized skincare wave... by signing up now to be the owner of a Bonne Chimie Franchise.
In 1963, Joe Francis opened the first The Barbers Hairstyling for Men salon in Minnesota. Five years later, the salons began styling women's hair. In 1982, Francis diversified even more, founding family salon Cost Cutters. Twelve Cost Cutters centers opened that first year, and six years later, the 300th salon opened. Today, Cost Cutters is owned by Regis Corporation, a Minneapolis-based company that also owns a host of other hair salons, including City Looks, Regis Salons, Supercuts and We Care Hair.