Ziba Beauty vs SmartStyle Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Ziba Beauty Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Investment $175,000 - $370,000$149,430 - $305,200
Franchise Fee N/A$39,500
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded -1996
Year Franchised -2016
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Ziba Beauty Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Ziba Beauty Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
Ziba Beauty Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Training -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 --

Expansion Plans

 
Ziba Beauty Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Ziba Beauty

Ziba Beauty is a salon that meets an unmet need in the beauty industry by bundling the culture and traditions of the Far East to bring selected beauty services to the United States, including the Art of Threading, an ancient street art form of hair removal and eyebrow shaping, and the Art of Mehndi, a traditional art form of painting a temporary body art on the hands and feet for celebrations and good fortune. Join the Ziba team today!

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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