American Male Salon vs SmartStyle Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
American Male Salon Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Investment $172,250 - $356,500$149,430 - $305,200
Franchise Fee N/A$39,500
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 1%2%
Year Founded -1996
Year Franchised -2016
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
American Male Salon Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
American Male Salon Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
American Male Salon 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
 
American Male Salon Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About American Male Salon

In 1997, American Male set out to change the way men thought about a haircut. Not a typical barber shop and not a typical salon, American Male is a hybrid of both. At each of our men’s hair salon locations in Reading, Berwyn, Lebanon, and Las Vegas, we have successfully taken the best elements from both experiences to create a comfortable place for men to not only get a haircut, hand detailing or waxing service but also learn the best way to handle all their grooming concerns.

We take special care to ensure all our staff goes through detailed training and is an expert in their profession. Our stylists love what they do and are honored to have guys from all walks of life as their clients.

Men everywhere need haircuts, and American Male is supplying a growing number of men salon services with a masculine touch. Own an American Male salon and lead the trend. American Male salons are on the move and will be coming to your neighborhood soon. Be the proud owner of your local American Male, own one or develop your entire city or state.

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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