Too Hotties vs SmartStyle Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Too Hotties Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Investment $164,000 - $700,000$149,430 - $305,200
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $475,000$39,500
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee 2%2%
Year Founded 20041996
Year Franchised 20052016
Term Of Agreement --
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Business Experience Requirements

 
Too Hotties Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Too Hotties Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
Too Hotties 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

 
Too Hotties Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Too Hotties

Suspect not franchising any more

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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