Inaara MedSpas vs SmartStyle Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Inaara MedSpas Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Investment $250,000 - $600,000$149,430 - $305,200
Franchise Fee $100,000$39,500
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 20021996
Year Franchised 20032016
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Inaara MedSpas Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Inaara MedSpas 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
     
    Inaara MedSpas Franchise
    SmartStyle Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 5 hours Classroom Training: 25 hours
    Support Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Inaara MedSpas Franchise
    SmartStyle Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Inaara MedSpas

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING

    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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