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COST CUTTERS vs SMARTSTYLE

Side-by-side franchise health, sourced from each brand's FDD Item 20. Green marks the stronger figure.

COST CUTTERS
Showing strain
SMARTSTYLE
Showing strain
Verdict
3-yr units
-33.1%
Net unit growth
-38.2%
48
Exit quality
44
73
Transfer / churn
71
Distress
$40K
Franchise fee
$40K
$181K
Investment from
$184K
COST CUTTERS vs SMARTSTYLE — franchise health compared · Franchise Watch Desk