Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets vs SmartStyle Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Investment $200,000 - $350,000$149,430 - $305,200
Franchise Fee $25,000$39,500
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19891996
Year Franchised 19902016
Term Of Agreement --
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Business Experience Requirements

 
Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
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Training & Support

 
Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets 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

 
Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion NoYes
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.

"Top
#125 in Canada's Top franchises.

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.