Advanced Laser Clinics vs SmartStyle Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Advanced Laser Clinics Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Investment $225,000 - $260,000$149,430 - $305,200
Franchise Fee N/A$39,500
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 20001996
Year Franchised 20002016
Term Of Agreement --
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Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Advanced Laser Clinics Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Experience --

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

Company Overviews

About Advanced Laser Clinics

Advanced Laser Clinics™ is one of the nation's foremost provider of laser hair removal & skin renewal services. Having performed well over 250,000 treatments nationwide, Advanced Laser Clinics™ has set the gold standard for efficiency, quality and value in laser hair removal, permanent hair reduction, and skin renewal treatments. Other services include: Laser Hair Removal, Microdermabrasion, LightPulse Skin Renewal, Botox & Collagen, Vein Therapy, Acne Treatments. Advanced Laser Clinics™ also carries a line of Skin Care Products.

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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