First Choice Haircutters vs Bernard's Salon & Day Spa Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of First Choice Haircutters vs Bernard's Salon & Day Spa including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
First Choice Haircutters Franchise
Bernard's Salon & Day Spa Franchise
Investment $163,880 - $302,600$520,000 - $638,500
Franchise Fee $29,500 - $49,500$35,000
Royalty Fee 5% - 7%3%
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 19801992
Year Franchised 19822001
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee To $3K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
First Choice Haircutters Franchise
Bernard's Salon & Day Spa Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Customer-service oriented, management skills
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    Financing Options
     
    First Choice Haircutters Franchise
    Bernard's Salon & Day Spa 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
    Bernard's Salon & Day Spa 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 -
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO -
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    First Choice Haircutters Franchise
    Bernard's Salon & Day Spa Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    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 Bernard's Salon & Day Spa

    We're award-winners...Chosen Salon of the Year in 1996 by Salon Today...featured in Harper's Bazaar...professionals committed to be the best, to always make you look and feel your best. We're a full-service salon...The place to relax and be pampered...featuring the latest in cuts and colors, perms, skin and body spa services...manicures and pedicures... massage...make-up...MediSpa services. We're open every day...Enter a new world of beauty with such convenience...any day, even Sunday. The Salon & Spa is now open until midnight on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. You'll love the high-fashion atmosphere of our award-winning decor -- so call now for an enjoyable appointment