Ideal Image vs SmartStyle Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Ideal Image Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Investment $551,300 - $903,400$149,430 - $305,200
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $35,000$39,500
Royalty Fee 9%5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 20011996
Year Franchised 20042016
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $10000 or 25% of current fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Ideal Image Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Ideal Image Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
Ideal Image 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

 
Ideal Image Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion NoYes
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Ideal Image

NO LONGER FRANCHISING

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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