Bernard's Salon & Day Spa vs SmartStyle Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Bernard's Salon & Day Spa vs SmartStyle including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Bernard's Salon & Day Spa Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Investment $520,000 - $638,500$149,430 - $305,200
Franchise Fee $35,000$39,500
Royalty Fee 3%5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19921996
Year Franchised 20012016
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Bernard's Salon & Day Spa Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Bernard's Salon & Day Spa 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
 
Bernard's Salon & Day Spa Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Training -On-The-Job Training: 5 hours Classroom Training: 25 hours
Support -Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection
Marketing - Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Bernard's Salon & Day Spa Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion NoYes
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Bernard's Salon & Day Spa

We're award-winners...Chosen Salon of the Year in 1996 by Salon Today...featured in Harper's Bazaar...professionals committed to be the best, to always make you look and feel your best. We're a full-service salon...The place to relax and be pampered...featuring the latest in cuts and colors, perms, skin and body spa services...manicures and pedicures... massage...make-up...MediSpa services. We're open every day...Enter a new world of beauty with such convenience...any day, even Sunday. The Salon & Spa is now open until midnight on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. You'll love the high-fashion atmosphere of our award-winning decor -- so call now for an enjoyable appointment

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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