Smartstyle FDD Summary
Type of Business
Smartstyle® Businesses provide value priced hair care services for men, women and children, and sell a complete line of hair care products and merchandise. Smartstyle franchises are currently offered only at approved locations in certain Wal-Mart stores, but the franchisor reserves the right to approve other locations outside of Wal-Mart stores in its sole discretion.
Corporate Information
The Barbers, Hairstyling for Men & Women, Inc. is a Minnesota corporation with principal business offices at 7201 Metro Boulevard, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55439. The Barbers was incorporated in October 1968, and does business under the names “Smartstyle®,” “Cost Cutters®,” “BSO Beauty Supply Outlet®,” “City Looks®,” and “The Barbers®.”
Investment
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a SMARTSTYLE franchise is $132,930 to $250,061. This includes $42,500 to $107,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.