Beauty Call vs Image Studios Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Beauty Call Franchise
Image Studios Franchise
Investment $5,300 - And Up$555,387 - $1,236,840
Franchise Fee $5,300$49,750
Royalty Fee 1800/year5.5%
Advertising Fee 5%-16%1%
Year Founded 20062010
Year Franchised 20062015
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Business Experience Requirements

 
Beauty Call Franchise
Image Studios Franchise
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Financing Options

 
Beauty Call Franchise
Image Studios Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
Beauty Call Franchise
Image Studios 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. -
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 -
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Expansion Plans

 
Beauty Call Franchise
Image Studios Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
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 Image Studios

Image Studios proven business model provides a flexible, needs-based platform for beauty professionals to open their own salon easily without the typical investment that would be required to open their own business. Image Studios also provide ongoing training and education to your salon professionals that helps them run their business effectively. First time entrepreneurs and experienced business owners alike can benefit from this incredible opportunity.

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