Sharkey's Hair It Is vs Blo Blow Dry Bar Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Sharkey's Hair It Is vs Blo Blow Dry Bar including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Sharkey's Hair It Is Franchise
Blo Blow Dry Bar Franchise
Investment $106,170 - $138,995$229,000 - $347,500
Franchise Fee $99,995$39,000
Royalty Fee $1000/Month6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded -2007
Year Franchised -2007
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Sharkey's Hair It Is Franchise
Blo Blow Dry Bar Franchise
Experience

We seek positive, customer focused people who are highly motivated with a desire and commitment to build a successful business while having fun.

The ideal Blo Blow Dry Bar Franchise Partner: • is passionate about delighting customers

• has great people skills

• has a strong work ethic, a commitment to follow proven systems, and basic business skills

• is actively engaged in driving their business

• is comfortable building partnerships and representing blo in the community

• possesses an entrepreneurial sprit and is determined to the success of their small business

• has a net worth of at least $350,000


Financing Options

 
Sharkey's Hair It Is Franchise
Blo Blow Dry Bar Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
Sharkey's Hair It Is Franchise
Blo Blow Dry Bar Franchise
Training

4 day comprehensive training

Our comprehensive training and coaching programs cover the entire spectrum of your business: site selection & lease negotiation, recruiting & training, marketing & PR, day-to-day operations, and the best blow drying techniques.
Support

Site selection & negotiation *Salon design and layout *Grand opening and continuous marketing programs *On-site assistance during grand opening week *Owners meetings to discuss operations and marketing

Blo’s head office team is passionately dedicated to your success. Our expert staff are here to support you from the minute you sign on as a Franchise Partner, through your grand opening, and on a daily basis.
Marketing -Blo’s marketing team is here to guide you on all aspects of marketing and PR, including social media and event planning, and to provide the promotional tools you need to succeed. Consider us your in-house marketing department. We also design any marketing materials you require including signage, business cards, flyers and coupons, advertisements and event invitations.
Operations

For single salon owners we do not require you to work full-time or part-time in the salon. Multi-store owners should work part-time or hire a manager.

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Expansion Plans

 
Sharkey's Hair It Is Franchise
Blo Blow Dry Bar Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Sharkey's Hair It Is

We are the most innovative and entertaining salon for both men, women, and children around the globe. Our proven business models, which feature lower than average royalties and three revenue streams, gives you the best opportunity for success.

Hair it is offers our clients a cutting-edge salon where they can enter with the confidence, and they will emerge looking and feeling better than before! We strive to provide friendly and professional service in an inviting environment. Women and Teens will be tended to by stylists professionally trained in the latest styles and trends, incorporating cutting edge techniques and decor. All at affordable prices! Haircuts, color, blowouts, straightening, highlights, styling, Sharkey’s will satisfy all your requests!

About Blo Blow Dry Bar

Blo Blow Dry Bar is the original blow dry bar and the world’s largest blow dry bar franchise. The company transformed beauty norms and reinvented the salon industry when it launched the “no cuts, no color” concept: only blow outs. Since opening its first location in Canada in 2007, Blo has grown to over 130 locations across North America and continues to expand rapidly. With a mission to enhance the lives of those in the community through the power of flawless blow outs and beauty services,
Blo Blow Dry Bar offers perfectly styled hair and exceptional customer experiences seven days a week.


Qualified Veterans, receive 10% discount on the initial franchise fee