Armstrong McCall vs SmartStyle Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Armstrong McCall Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Investment $75,000 - $500,000$149,430 - $305,200
Franchise Fee N/A$39,500
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19391996
Year Franchised 19962016
Term Of Agreement --
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Business Experience Requirements
 
Armstrong McCall Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Armstrong McCall Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
Armstrong McCall Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Training

Initially franchise distributors receive a 2-day training at the Armstrong McCall Support Center. Additional Regional training in consultative selling

On-The-Job Training: 5 hours Classroom Training: 25 hours
Support

Assistance from the Support Center includes: Field sales managers & sales meetings Product knowledge DVDs Distributor-only secure website Innovative Promotions & Merchandising Through close management of franchise operations, Armstrong McCall benefits from a cohesive system where franchises focus on specific promotions. The Support Center provides innovative promotions and incentives such as: Commissioned show sales VIP sales Seasonal in-store sales Store merchandising Monthly print advertising Customer education coordination

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
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Expansion Plans
 
Armstrong McCall Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Armstrong McCall

Armstrong McCall seeks a limited number of highly qualified individuals to become multi-unit franchise owner/operators in select areas of the U.S. and Mexico. We are currently focusing our U.S. expansion in the Central Plains with plans for further territory development on the horizon. Armstrong McCall owners work on their business by direct involvement in this recession-resistant industry of professional salon distribution.

No Royalties!  Unlike many franchises, Armstrong McCall collects no royalties from its franchisees.

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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