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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Hair Saloon For Men vs s.h.a.p.e.s Brow Bar including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $218,600 - $299,900 | $63,150 - $83,100 |
Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $24,500 - $28,500 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | 8% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2-3% |
Year Founded | 1997 | - |
Year Franchised | 2002 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 3-5 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 3-5 years |
Renewal Fee | 25% of initial franchise fee | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-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 |
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Training | - | A structured training program is provided which includes classroom and onsite training. |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | A comprehensive support system is in place to guide you from site selection, facility layout and design, hiring, training and marketing to the day to day operations of your beauty bar using technology and support of top management and area representatives. |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising | ♣ Use of Shapes Brow Bar name, logos and trademarks. ♣ Use of our custom software application to assist you in running an efficient business. ♣ Access to proprietary and proven systems and techniques designed to make business ownership simple and efficient. ♣ Pre-negotiated and discounted vendor rates offered exclusively to Shapes Franchisees. ♣ A well managed website that will promote your location that will post your address, phone number, hours of operation and give directions to and from your clinic. ♣ A Research and Development team working hard to stay ahead of industry trends. |
Operations |
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 |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
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.