Snip-Its vs Cookie Cutters Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Snip-Its Franchise
Cookie Cutters Franchise
Investment $124,595 - $220,375$132,000 - $339,500
Franchise Fee $20,000 - $35,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee 2%1%
Year Founded 19921994
Year Franchised 20031996
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 25% of initial fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Snip-Its Franchise
Cookie Cutters Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    Snip-Its Franchise
    Cookie Cutters Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
    Receivables No/Yes-/Yes
    Payroll No/Yes-/Yes

    Training & Support

     
    Snip-Its Franchise
    Cookie Cutters Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 80 hours Classroom Training: 34 hours On-The-Job Training: As needed Classroom Training: 4-5 days
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app Ad Templates National Media Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations 75% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 6 - 10

    Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 4


    Expansion Plans

     
    Snip-Its Franchise
    Cookie Cutters Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Snip-Its

    Snip-its franchise has changed the dynamic of children's haircare by turning what has traditionally been considered a mundane and often unpleasant experience into a fun-filled adventure. The Snip-its franchise features memorable branding, our own cast of cartoon characters, interactive computer play stations, the Magic Box, and a complete line of haircare products formulated just for kids. These, along with our proprietary point of sale, proven marketing system and specially trained stylists represent one of the most innovative franchise opportunities available.

    About Cookie Cutters

    Cookie Cutters have been operating children’s hair salons since 1994 with franchised outlets since 1996. This experience is designed to help our franchisees operate children’s salons without prior experience in the hair industry. We train our operators completely using our confidential operations guide that was developed through the years using input from all our network of operators and employees. Your entire staff will be trained before opening to ensure quality in operations and customer service. Experiencing a Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids hair cut is an interactive experience. Our stylists are trained to guide the child and their family through the experience whether it is a first haircut, or an experienced styling. Our unique store design with an in-store playground and games sets us apart from other hair salons.

    Veteran Incentives  $1,500 off franchise fee
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