Cookie Cutters vs SmartStyle Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Cookie Cutters Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Investment $132,000 - $339,500$149,430 - $305,200
Franchise Fee $40,000$39,500
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 1%2%
Year Founded 19941996
Year Franchised 19962016
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Cookie Cutters Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Cookie Cutters Franchise
SmartStyle 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
SmartStyle Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: As needed Classroom Training: 4-5 days On-The-Job Training: 5 hours Classroom Training: 25 hours
Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform 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 Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media
Operations Absentee Ownership Allowed

Number of Employees Required to Run: 4

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Expansion Plans
 
Cookie Cutters Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion YesYes
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
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#146 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#136 in Franchise 500 for 2021.


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.


"Entrepreneur
#325 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#130 in Franchise 500 for 2021.