Paramount Home Beauty vs SmartStyle Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Paramount Home Beauty Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Investment $44,100$149,430 - $305,200
Franchise Fee $14,800$39,500
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 20041996
Year Franchised 20062016
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Paramount Home Beauty Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Paramount Home Beauty Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
Paramount Home Beauty Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Training * Available at headquarters: 5 days

* At franchisee's location: 5 days (optional)

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 * Franchise can be run from home

* Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 20

* Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans

 
Paramount Home Beauty Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Paramount Home Beauty

Paramount Home Beauty has launched its breakthrough concept in delivering salon and spa services to individuals restricted to their homes, hospital bed, skilled nursing facility, assisted living and/or nursing home due to medical reasons.

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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