Cartoon Cuts vs SmartStyle Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Cartoon Cuts Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Investment $97,000 - $216,000$149,430 - $305,200
Franchise Fee $25,000$39,500
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19911996
Year Franchised 20002016
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Cartoon Cuts Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Customer service skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Cartoon Cuts 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
     
    Cartoon Cuts Franchise
    SmartStyle Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 5 hours Classroom Training: 25 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection
    Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertising 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: 6 - 8

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Cartoon Cuts Franchise
    SmartStyle Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Cartoon Cuts

    Cartoon Cuts is committed to selecting the highest quality entrepreneurs and giving them the opportunity and tools to develop single and/or multiple franchise units throughout a specific protected territory. As a prospective franchisee, you have two franchising options: becoming an area developer or a single unit operator. If you choose to become an area developer, you will be responsible for the development of a pre-determined number of stores in your exclusive territory. Success as an area developer can be measured by sharing the successes of the stores operating under your area development agreement. As Cartoon Cuts continues to make a brand name marketing impact throughout the country, area developers become the foundation of the company’s strength and presence in the marketplace. As a single store operator, you will share in the strength of the Carton Cuts name while realizing the entrepreneurial freedom of owning a business that is part of a multi-billion dollar industry. Depending on the structure of the real estate deals, investment options may start as low as $100,000 for a complete, turnkey, single store location.

    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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