FACES vs SmartStyle Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
FACES Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Investment $219,500 - $372,500$149,430 - $305,200
Franchise Fee N/A$39,500
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19761996
Year Franchised 19762016
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
FACES Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
FACES Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
FACES 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
 
FACES Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About FACES

When you franchise with FACES, you will enjoy a franchise brand that has a corporate staff with over 75 years of collective retail and franchise experience. They have recently developed a fantastic expansion program, both globally and locally, that integrates a striking store design, high-quality lucrative product lines, gorgeous packaging and, most notably, a system of exceptional, energetic and committed franchisees.

Widespread research has shown that FACES effectively fills an essential gap between expensive department store cosmetic brands and mass-market cosmetic retailers. This means that now is an ideal time for you to join FACES!

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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