FRANCHISE·WATCH·DESK

SMARTSTYLE vs THE NOW

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

SMARTSTYLE
Showing strain
THE NOW
Too new to judge
Verdict
3-yr units
-38.2%
Net unit growth
+137.0%
44
Exit quality
100
71
Transfer / churn
100
STABLE 4
Distress
$40K
Franchise fee
$60K
$184K
Investment from
$476K