Bonne Chimie vs Kennedy's All-American Barber Club Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Bonne Chimie vs Kennedy's All-American Barber Club including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Bonne Chimie Franchise
Kennedy's All-American Barber Club Franchise
Investment $29,500 - $109,000$211,285 - $314,450
Franchise Fee $15,000$39,000
Royalty Fee 9%8%
Advertising Fee -2000
Year Founded 20022008
Year Franchised 20032008
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Bonne Chimie Franchise
Kennedy's All-American Barber Club Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Retail experience helpful
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    Financing Options
     
    Bonne Chimie Franchise
    Kennedy's All-American Barber Club Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Bonne Chimie Franchise
    Kennedy's All-American Barber Club Franchise
    Training --
    Support Grand opening, Internet-
    Marketing Ad slicks-
    Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Bonne Chimie Franchise
    Kennedy's All-American Barber Club Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Bonne Chimie

    With our patent-pending process for offering customized personal care products, Bonne Chimie is an exciting franchise opportunity within a niche market. The Personal Care industry is a fast growing and profitable industry which offers few franchise options. Bonne Chimie provides our franchisees the chance to own a revolutionary skin and haircare company. As an owner of a Bonne Chimie franchise your new business can be established in a variety of locations. If you currently own a salon, spa, or women's boutique, the "Bar" can be easily incorporated into your facility. If you are an individual that is not currently in business but would like to open a stand alone Bonne Chimmie Boutique, you can establish your "Bar" within a mall or other retail setting. The options are endless. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to catch the beginning of the customized skincare wave... by signing up now to be the owner of a Bonne Chimie Franchise.

    About Kennedy's All-American Barber Club

    Kennedy's All-American Barber Club is an upscale, franchised barbershop club: a concept designed to treat gentlemen to an enjoyable grooming experience and provide the grooming products they need to look and feel their best. Complete with straight-razor shaves (which are hard to find these days), shoeshines and complimentary drinks, Kennedy's All-American Barber Club is reminiscent of your father's barbershop. On top of all that, it operates as a club in that Members get unlimited haircuts, shaves, etc. for a monthly fee, no nickel-and-diming like other "chop shops." This Proprietary Membership Model guarantees a set monthly income for every franchisee. Net Memberships grew over 80% during 2008-2009, proving that Kennedy's All-American Barber Club is a recession-resistant concept.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Kennedy's All-American Barber Club Franchise is ranges from $160,800 to $281,285. This includes $39,943 to $40,886 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate(s).
    The total investment necessary to begin the operation of a Kennedy's All-American Barber Club multi-unit development business ranges from $196,800 to $387,285, for a required minimum of 2 KENNEDY’S outlets to be developed. This includes $75,943 to $146,866 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.