Regal Nails vs Image Studios Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Regal Nails Franchise
Image Studios Franchise
Investment $170,525 - $748,470$555,387 - $1,236,840
Franchise Fee $25,000$49,750
Royalty Fee -5.5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 20052010
Year Franchised 20062015
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Business Experience Requirements
 
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Financing Options
 
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Image Studios Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
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Expansion Plans
 
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Image Studios Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
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Company Overviews

About Regal Nails

The very first Regal Nails salon opened its doors in October 1997 inside of a Kmart in Brooklyn, OH. Additionally, that same month, the first Regal Nails inside of a Wal-Mart opened in Shreveport, LA after another vendor cancelled at the last minute. Regal Nails, LLC stepped up and had a salon open and operating for Wal-Mart, Inc within one day.

About Image Studios

Image Studios proven business model provides a flexible, needs-based platform for beauty professionals to open their own salon easily without the typical investment that would be required to open their own business. Image Studios also provide ongoing training and education to your salon professionals that helps them run their business effectively. First time entrepreneurs and experienced business owners alike can benefit from this incredible opportunity.

#160 in Franchise 500 for 2021   Not in Franchise 500 for 2020