Diesel Barbershop vs Image Studios Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Diesel Barbershop Franchise
Image Studios Franchise
Investment $253,000 - $366,000$555,387 - $1,236,840
Franchise Fee $50,000$49,750
Royalty Fee 7.5%5.5%
Advertising Fee 1%1%
Year Founded 20172010
Year Franchised 20172015
Term Of Agreement --
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Business Experience Requirements

 
Diesel Barbershop Franchise
Image Studios Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

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

 
Diesel Barbershop Franchise
Image Studios Franchise
Training New Franchisee classroom training On-site training - Diesel Opening Team comes to franchisee's location Online training solutions Annual convention training programs-
Support Ongoing support from Diesel corporate Corporate support team shop visits & reviews-
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Diesel Barbershop Franchise
Image Studios Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
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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 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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