First Choice Haircutters vs Hair Saloon For Men Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of First Choice Haircutters vs Hair Saloon For Men including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
First Choice Haircutters Franchise
Hair Saloon For Men Franchise
Investment $163,880 - $302,600$218,600 - $299,900
Franchise Fee $29,500 - $49,500$30,000
Royalty Fee 5% - 7%6%
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 19801997
Year Franchised 19822002
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee To $3K25% of initial franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements
 
First Choice Haircutters Franchise
Hair Saloon For Men Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Customer-service oriented, management skills

  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    First Choice Haircutters Franchise
    Hair Saloon For Men Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    First Choice Haircutters Franchise
    Hair Saloon For Men Franchise
    Training Classroom Training: 5 days -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising
    Operations 63% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    First Choice Haircutters Franchise
    Hair Saloon For Men Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About First Choice Haircutters

    In 1980, A. Bud Cowan started First Choice Haircutters as a low-priced hair salon for the entire family, offering a 'no appointment necessary' concept for on-the-go customers. Two years later, the company started franchising the concept. With over 300 locations in Canada and the United States, First Choice Haircutters offers affordable, professional hair care in bright, contemporary salons.

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    #102 in Canada's Top franchises.

    About Hair Saloon For Men

    Hair Saloon is the reinvention of the neighborhood barbershop providing a premium brand of hair cutting services that appeals to men of all ages.

    Launched in St. Louis, Missouri in 1997, Hair Saloon provides Men and Jr. Men the comfort and convenience that is unmatched in the industry. Appointments and walk-ins are greeted by a friendly, full-time Saloon Supervisor. Each customer is treated to outstanding customer service that includes a complimentary beverage, relaxing shampoo, complimentary shoeshine, and hot towel and mint for the perfect finish. Our commitment to outstanding customer service, combined with the relaxing atmosphere found at every Hair Saloon creates a premium haircut experience that has proven to be a successful business model.