Chatters Salon and Beauty Supply vs The Weave Shop Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Chatters Salon and Beauty Supply vs The Weave Shop including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Chatters Salon and Beauty Supply Franchise
The Weave Shop Franchise
Investment $400,000 - $700,000$94,200 - $136,900
Franchise Fee $40,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19882008
Year Franchised 19912011
Term Of Agreement --
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Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Chatters Salon and Beauty Supply Franchise
The Weave Shop Franchise
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Financing Options

 
Chatters Salon and Beauty Supply Franchise
The Weave Shop Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
Chatters Salon and Beauty Supply Franchise
The Weave Shop Franchise
Training --
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Expansion Plans

 
Chatters Salon and Beauty Supply Franchise
The Weave Shop Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Chatters Salon and Beauty Supply

We take pride in helping independent business owners build thriving salons and beauty stores that serve the needs of our customers. Our vision is to deliver a promise of beauty through our retail products and a menu of quality salon services. Our programs are comprehensive and far reaching. Franchisees benefit from a turn key operation and winning advantages: Unprecedented retail sales Excellent margins Purchasing power Alliance with industry leaders Dynamic marketing Unmatched variety Advanced training Recognizable brand Ongoing support By joining Chatters and becoming a Franchisee, you are joining an elite franchise group that has consistently been the industry leader in the hair care industry in Canada for over 20 years. Our experience and expertise in this unique and growing industry is what will take your franchise over the top and ensure longevity as the industry and market evolves and changes. Our company will continue to strive to be the leader and innovator in our industry. This is accomplished through large amounts of investment in time and resources in constantly developing and improving our business and operations to ensure we are always a step ahead of the competition. Join Chatters if you want to be a leader in the hair care industry today, and in the future.

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#90 in Canada's Top franchises.

About The Weave Shop

The Weave Shop is an express service salon specialized in hair weave and braids. The Weave Shop Franchise model is designed to build a brand and a profitable operating system for each franchise partner that allows a specialized, fun atmosphere focusing on this industry niche. It is the mission of The Weave Shop to provide quality hair care services at an affordable price, while providing good paying jobs to our employees and enhancing the communities we service. We are open 7 days a week. Check your location for appointment and walk-in days. You are welcome to walk in for a free consultation during our business hours. Unfortunately we cannot allow children unless being serviced. Latonya Saunderson, founder and co-owner of The Weave Shop (TWS), is a dynamic entrepreneur whose innovative weaving technique is revolutionizing the industry. She discovered her true calling, working for a hair salon in the Atlanta area. Feeling so inspired, Saunderson decided to open her own salon. Coming from a family of entrepreneurs made starting a business easy for Latonya. With an undeniable passion for hair care and the beauty industry and by building upon a successful idea, the "express weave service," The Weave Shop (TWS) was born. Latonya, who is a licensed cosmetologist since 1994, wanted to provide clients with a reasonable and cost effective way to enjoy a great style - to look great for less! "There is no reason to pay hundreds of dollars for extensions, at The Weave Shop the base price for our service is just $50," says Saunderson. After opening the doors in a small office space (400 sq ft), with herself styling and a braider, Saunderson within four months outgrew the space and moved to a larger location in the Atlanta area. With the opening of her first storefront in Decatur, GA, her brother Kevin and his wife Sharmeela, embraced her vision and TWS's potential and became business partners. Kevin is the President of the franchise entity. Sharmeela is the Creative Director of the company, while Latonya still develops hairstyle process. This dynamic combination and joining of minds helped to transform TWS into a family owned business. Understanding the need to pass on her entrepreneurial skills to her daughter, Ijaaz Saunderson, an inspiring model and hairstylist in her own right, Latonya brought her into the business, serving the joint role of model and hairstylist: she is one of the faces of TWS and a top stylist. Another face of TWS is Latonya's sister Michelle, making TWS truly a family owned and operated business. Currently, in addition to the five locations in Georgia, with one opening soon, there are two locations in New Jersey, and four open in Michigan with two opening soon. "I want The Weave Shop to be all over the country", says Saunderson. With celebrity endorsements from VH1's Basketball Wives reality star Jennifer Williams, Atlanta's own Tiny (from Escape and Tiny and Toya), Risky (winner of Charm School), and Sarah Stokes (Making of the Band season 2), in addition to the Musical group OMG, The Weave Shop is the fastest growing hair extension salon in the United States. As the business continues to grow franchising opportunities will be made available. Ambitious, goal oriented, a vibrant personality and warm spirit, is what makes Latonya Saunderson the leader in her field today.