Hair Saloon For Men vs Beauty Call Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Hair Saloon For Men Franchise
Beauty Call Franchise
Investment $218,600 - $299,900$5,300 - And Up
Franchise Fee $30,000$5,300
Royalty Fee 6%1800/year
Advertising Fee -5%-16%
Year Founded 19972006
Year Franchised 20022006
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 25% of initial franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Hair Saloon For Men Franchise
Beauty Call Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Hair Saloon For Men Franchise
    Beauty Call Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-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
     
    Hair Saloon For Men Franchise
    Beauty Call Franchise
    Training -All new franchisees receive comprehensive training before starting their Beauty Call business and this includes: � Everything you need to know about Beauty Call � Managing your own business � Accounts � Advertising and PR A detailed training and operating manual, which includes the business system and necessary processes and forms, is supplied to each franchisee. The initial training will be followed up with regular communication and support as necessary, as well as the obligatory 3 month catch up.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesOn-going promotional support is provided and all franchisees are regularly updated on promotions and advertising organised by head office, both regional and national. Annual get togethers are encouraged for all the artists and franchisees to meet and network
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Hair Saloon For Men Franchise
    Beauty Call Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    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.

    About Beauty Call

    An exciting opportunity to run your own business, working in the wedding and event sectors, and also as a freelancer. You will benefit from having other freelance artists working for you when you are already booked.
    - Provides flexible working hours as the majority of weddings are at the weekend
    - Low start up costs, low risk and excellent return on investment
    - Comprehensive 
    - Business leads sent direct to you from head office and opportunity to find your own
    - Advertising and promotional support
    - On-going developmental support
    Beauty Call was founded in 2006 by Managing Director, Nicky Mowat. The business focus has been on London and the Home Counties. Pilot franchises have been running successfully since April 2009 to help make sure everything works perfectly for you.