SportClips vs Hair Saloon For Men Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
SportClips Franchise
Hair Saloon For Men Franchise
Investment $233,800 - $388,300$218,600 - $299,900
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $59,500$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee 5%-
Year Founded 19931997
Year Franchised 19952002
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Renewal Fee $3.5K25% of initial franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements
 
SportClips Franchise
Hair Saloon For Men Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • People skills

  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    SportClips 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
     
    SportClips Franchise
    Hair Saloon For Men Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicksCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 98% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 12

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (32% 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
     
    SportClips Franchise
    Hair Saloon For Men Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About SportClips

    Gordon Logan, founder and CEO of Sport Clips, conceived the Sport Clips idea in 1993 and opened its first franchised store in Houston two years later. Designed to target a previously underserved market, Sport Clips caters to men and boys by providing hassle-free hairstyling in a sports-themed environment. The company began franchising in 1995.

    Do You have What It Takes?

    • You have strong leadership, managerial and communication skills
    • You enjoy developing Team Members and being involved in the community
    • You can effectively market your business and drive sales
    • You have a passion for the Sport Clips culture
    • Our Team Leaders come from different industries - no hair care experience necessary!
    Veteran Incentives: 20% off franchise fee
    "Top                  ""  "Entrepreneur
    #4 in Gator's Top franchises.
    #37 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #17 in Franchise 500 for 2021.





    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.