Smartstyle

$SMRTF500 #501
CategoryPersonal-Care Businesses
SubcategoryHair Care (General)
Locations911
Franchisee Count877
Franchise Fee$39,500
Item 7 Low$184,440
Item 7 Midpoint$260,390
Item 7 High$336,340
Royalty FeesSmartstyle collects a 4% Continuing Fee for the first 52 weeks that you operate your Smartstyle Business. The Continuing Fee increases to 5% as of the 53rd week of operation. Beginning with the 53rd week of operation, a minimum Continuing Fee of $100 per week is payable.
Ad / Brand Fund2.5%
Sold Not Open0
ParentRegis Corporation
Founded1968
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business57
Began Franchising1970
HQMinneapolis, MN
Executives21
LinksWeb
Main Phone(952) 947-7777
FDD IssuedOctober 17, 2025
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

The Barbers, Hairstyling for Men & Women, Inc. (doing business as Smartstyle) grants franchises to qualified individuals and business entities to develop and operate retail hair care establishments offering haircutting, styling, and related salon services as well as selling hair care and styling products. Smartstyle franchises are currently offered at approved locations in certain Walmart stores.

Franchisees must use designated Operating Assets and comply with minimum standards. The Operations Manual contains approximately 625 pages of Brand Standards and operational guidelines.

The Barbers, Hairstyling for Men & Women, Inc. (doing business as Smartstyle) grants franchises to qualified individuals and business entities to develop and operate retail hair care establishments offering haircutting, styling, and related salon services as well as selling hair care and styling products. Smartstyle franchises are currently offered at approved locations in certain Walmart stores.

Read Smartstyle’s complete 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document — plus 3 prior years on file. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,860 brands on FranDeals.

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