SportClips vs Salons by JC Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
SportClips Franchise
Salons by JC Franchise
Investment $233,800 - $388,300$722,875 - $1,357,700
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $59,500$50,000
Royalty Fee 6%5.5%
Advertising Fee 5%Set by you
Year Founded 19931998
Year Franchised 19952008
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee $3.5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
SportClips Franchise
Salons by JC Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • People skills
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    Financing Options
     
    SportClips Franchise
    Salons by JC Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/Yes
    Payroll No/No-/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    SportClips Franchise
    Salons by JC Franchise
    Training -Training will be provided without charge for up to 2 people over a 1 week period at our headquarters in Texas or a location determined by us.

    On-The-Job Training: 7 hours Classroom Training: 12 hours

    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicksAd Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    SportClips Franchise
    Salons by JC Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    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 Salons by JC

    At Salons By JC we are dedicated to providing the ultimate salon suite experience for you and your customers. We provide completely furnished and private suites for you to run your own business. The salon suite concept is the fastest growing standard in the salon industry. Owning your own salon can be difficult: finding an affordable location, hiring/firing staff, maintaining supplies for you and your staff, who will run your business when you are on vacation, utilities and overhead, the list goes on.
    At JC salon we give you the freedom to set your own prices & hours, sell your own product, it is truly YOUR SALON, YOUR WAY.

    "Entrepreneur
    #347 in Franchise 500 for 2020.