Bonne Chimie vs SmartStyle Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Bonne Chimie Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Investment $29,500 - $109,000$149,430 - $305,200
Franchise Fee $15,000$39,500
Royalty Fee 9%5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 20021996
Year Franchised 20032016
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Bonne Chimie Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Retail experience helpful
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    Financing Options
     
    Bonne Chimie Franchise
    SmartStyle Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Bonne Chimie Franchise
    SmartStyle Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Bonne Chimie

    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.

    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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