City Looks vs SmartStyle Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
City Looks Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Investment $94,500 - $275,000$149,430 - $305,200
Franchise Fee N/A$39,500
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19631996
Year Franchised 19682016
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Business Experience Requirements
 
City Looks Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
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Financing Options
 
City Looks Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
City Looks 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
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Expansion Plans
 
City Looks Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About City Looks

Big-City Excitement
City Looks caters to women looking for an exceptional hair-care experience and a full array of salon services. Located primarily in shopping malls and strip centers, the City Looks client wants convenience and high quality hair-care services in a comfortable environment.
City Looks at a Glance * Year of inception: 1968. Changed name to City Looks in 1987. * Number of City Looks salon locations: 32 franchise and corporate owned locations * Geographic coverage: United States, Canada * Franchisee business profile: Single or multi-unit operator looking to own one or more units * Previous experience: No salon background necessary * Financial requirements: $150,000 liquid assets and $400,000 net worth

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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