Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets vs Sharkey's Hair It Is Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets vs Sharkey's Hair It Is including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets Franchise
Sharkey's Hair It Is Franchise
Investment $200,000 - $350,000$106,170 - $138,995
Franchise Fee $25,000$99,995
Royalty Fee 6%$1000/Month
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1989-
Year Franchised 1990-
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets Franchise
Sharkey's Hair It Is Franchise
Experience -

We seek positive, customer focused people who are highly motivated with a desire and commitment to build a successful business while having fun.


Financing Options

 
Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets Franchise
Sharkey's Hair It Is Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets Franchise
Sharkey's Hair It Is Franchise
Training -

4 day comprehensive training

Support -

Site selection & negotiation *Salon design and layout *Grand opening and continuous marketing programs *On-site assistance during grand opening week *Owners meetings to discuss operations and marketing

Marketing --
Operations -

For single salon owners we do not require you to work full-time or part-time in the salon. Multi-store owners should work part-time or hire a manager.


Expansion Plans

 
Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets Franchise
Sharkey's Hair It Is Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets

Trade Secrets is Canada's pioneer one stop beauty shop with a full service salon and over 4,000 high quality Salon products for sale under one roof. The beauty industry is booming and proven to be recession proof and Trade Secrets is riding the explosive growth. With over 65 locations now in high visibility, high traffic malls and outdoor locations, Trade Secrets is looking for franchisees in ON and QC to join its success story.

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#125 in Canada's Top franchises.

About Sharkey's Hair It Is

We are the most innovative and entertaining salon for both men, women, and children around the globe. Our proven business models, which feature lower than average royalties and three revenue streams, gives you the best opportunity for success.

Hair it is offers our clients a cutting-edge salon where they can enter with the confidence, and they will emerge looking and feeling better than before! We strive to provide friendly and professional service in an inviting environment. Women and Teens will be tended to by stylists professionally trained in the latest styles and trends, incorporating cutting edge techniques and decor. All at affordable prices! Haircuts, color, blowouts, straightening, highlights, styling, Sharkey’s will satisfy all your requests!