Beauty Call vs SmartStyle Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Beauty Call Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Investment $5,300 - And Up$149,430 - $305,200
Franchise Fee $5,300$39,500
Royalty Fee 1800/year5%
Advertising Fee 5%-16%2%
Year Founded 20061996
Year Franchised 20062016
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Business Experience Requirements
 
Beauty Call Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
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Financing Options
 
Beauty Call Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
Beauty Call Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Training All new franchisees receive comprehensive training before starting their Beauty Call business and this includes: � Everything you need to know about Beauty Call � Managing your own business � Accounts � Advertising and PR A detailed training and operating manual, which includes the business system and necessary processes and forms, is supplied to each franchisee. The initial training will be followed up with regular communication and support as necessary, as well as the obligatory 3 month catch up. On-The-Job Training: 5 hours Classroom Training: 25 hours
Support On-going promotional support is provided and all franchisees are regularly updated on promotions and advertising organised by head office, both regional and national. Annual get togethers are encouraged for all the artists and franchisees to meet and network 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
 
Beauty Call Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Beauty Call

An exciting opportunity to run your own business, working in the wedding and event sectors, and also as a freelancer. You will benefit from having other freelance artists working for you when you are already booked.
- Provides flexible working hours as the majority of weddings are at the weekend
- Low start up costs, low risk and excellent return on investment
- Comprehensive 
- Business leads sent direct to you from head office and opportunity to find your own
- Advertising and promotional support
- On-going developmental support
Beauty Call was founded in 2006 by Managing Director, Nicky Mowat. The business focus has been on London and the Home Counties. Pilot franchises have been running successfully since April 2009 to help make sure everything works perfectly for you.

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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