Quick Verdict · who it fits
SmartStyle fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mature wellness concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$184K - $336K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$40K
System size (Item 20)
911 +5
Agreement term
5 yrs
Years in business
58+ yrs
Model SmartStyle's costs in the investment calculator → Prefilled from this filing — startup cost, cash flow and break-even.
Data extracted from the 2025 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
How SmartStyle ranks against 96 Health & Beauty peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
22nd pct · of 96 peers
Franchise fee
18th pct · of 96 peers
System size
93rd pct · of 96 peers
Health & Beauty industry averages
Avg investment
$399K - $749K
Avg franchise fee
$47K
Avg system size
223
Franchises analyzed
96
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmartStyle | None | $40K | $184K - $336K | — | 911 |
| Sharkey's Cuts for Kids InternationalSimilar price | Disclosed | $45K | $197K - $336K | — | 170 |
| Great ClipsBiggest system | Disclosed | $20K | $188K - $420K | 6% | 4,441 |
| MiniluxeTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $50K | $558K - $990K | 6% | 2 |
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Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
SmartStyle requires a $39,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $184,440–$336,340, per the most recent FDD on file.
SmartStyle is franchised by The Barbers, Hairstyling for Men Women, Inc.(SMARTSTYLE), the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
No. SmartStyle does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.
Franchisees pay an advertising fund contribution of 2%-2.5% of Gross Sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2025 FDD, SmartStyle has 911 total locations, with 5 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Per the FDD, SmartStyle discloses an initial agreement term of 5 years, a transfer fee of $2,500. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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