Cookie Cutters vs Paramount Home Beauty Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Cookie Cutters Franchise
Paramount Home Beauty Franchise
Investment $132,000 - $339,500$44,100
Franchise Fee $40,000$14,800
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 19942004
Year Franchised 19962006
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Cookie Cutters Franchise
Paramount Home Beauty Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Cookie Cutters Franchise
Paramount Home Beauty Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs -/Yes-/-
Equipment -/Yes-/-
Inventory -/Yes-/-
Receivables -/Yes-/-
Payroll -/Yes-/-

Training & Support

 
Cookie Cutters Franchise
Paramount Home Beauty Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: As needed Classroom Training: 4-5 days * Available at headquarters: 5 days

* At franchisee's location: 5 days (optional)

Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform -
Marketing Ad Templates National Media Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app -
Operations Absentee Ownership Allowed

Number of Employees Required to Run: 4

* Franchise can be run from home

* Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 20

* Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


Expansion Plans

 
Cookie Cutters Franchise
Paramount Home Beauty Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

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
"Entrepreneur
#146 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#136 in Franchise 500 for 2021.


About Paramount Home Beauty

Paramount Home Beauty has launched its breakthrough concept in delivering salon and spa services to individuals restricted to their homes, hospital bed, skilled nursing facility, assisted living and/or nursing home due to medical reasons.