Diesel Barbershop vs SmartStyle Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Diesel Barbershop Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Investment $253,000 - $366,000$149,430 - $305,200
Franchise Fee $50,000$39,500
Royalty Fee 7.5%5%
Advertising Fee 1%2%
Year Founded 20171996
Year Franchised 20172016
Term Of Agreement --
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Business Experience Requirements

 
Diesel Barbershop Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Diesel Barbershop Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
Diesel Barbershop Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
Training New Franchisee classroom training On-site training - Diesel Opening Team comes to franchisee's location Online training solutions Annual convention training programsOn-The-Job Training: 5 hours Classroom Training: 25 hours
Support Ongoing support from Diesel corporate Corporate support team shop visits & reviewsPurchasing 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

 
Diesel Barbershop Franchise
SmartStyle Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Diesel Barbershop

Diesel Barbershop, a manly, cool, inviting and very comfortable barbershop for customers to get haircuts, shaves, beard trims, grey hair coloring and shoulder massages is seeking candidates to expand with them across the U.S.  Learn more about opening this unique, modern-day version of the vintage barbershop which serves patrons a complimentary drink as they relax.

The estimated initial investment associated with opening and commencing operation of an area representative business within a given Development Area pursuant to the franchisor’s form of area representative agreement ranges from $386,250 TO $697,800, including: an area representative fee that ranges between $125,000 to $322,800 that must be paid to franchisor prior to commencing operations of the Area Representative Business; and the estimated initial investment of $253,000 to $366,000 that you will incur with the opening and operation of the initial Shop you open within the Development Area to serve as your “Training Location,” including a $25,000 franchise fee payable to us in connection with that first Shop.

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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