Question 1

How does Merle Norman Cosmetics compare to Vision Source in cost?

Accepted Answer

Merle Norman Cosmetics requires a minimum investment of $48K compared to $500 for Vision Source. Merle Norman Cosmetics's franchise fee is $0 while Vision Source's is $0.

Question 2

Which franchise has more locations, Merle Norman Cosmetics or Vision Source?

Accepted Answer

Merle Norman Cosmetics has 797 total units while Vision Source has 3,006 total units.

Question 3

What are the FranchiseLens scores for Merle Norman Cosmetics and Vision Source?

Accepted Answer

Merle Norman Cosmetics has a FranchiseLens score of 63/100 and Vision Source scores 64/100. These scores reflect analysis of 100+ metrics from each franchise's FDD.

Investment Range	$48K – $260K	$500 – $450K
Franchise Fee	$0	$0
Royalty Rate	0.0%	2.5%
Total Locations	797	3,006
FranchiseLens Score	63/100	64/100
Litigation (3yr)	0 cases	0 cases
Territory Type	None	Protected
Growth Trend	-2.4% CAGR (3yr)	-1.4% CAGR (3yr)

Investment Range	$48K – $260K	$500 – $450K
Franchise Fee	$0	$0
Royalty Rate	0.0%	2.5%
Total Locations	797	3,006
FranchiseLens Score	63/100	64/100
Litigation (3yr)	0 cases	0 cases
Territory Type	None	Protected
Growth Trend	-2.4% CAGR (3yr)	-1.4% CAGR (3yr)

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Merle Norman Cosmetics vs Vision Source

Merle Norman Cosmetics vs Vision Source