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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Hair Saloon For Men vs Primp and Blow 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 | $227,175 - $622,553 |
Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $57,100 - $435,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | 3% |
Advertising Fee | - | 1% |
Year Founded | 1997 | 2010 |
Year Franchised | 2002 | 2013 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | 25% of initial franchise fee | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | Primp and Blow is looking for energetic,ambitious individuals who want to use their experience and business skills to operate and own their own business. No hair care experience is necessary. A future Primp and Blow franchisee needs to have business building and marketing skills along with team building and employee relation 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 | - | *Training and development to increase your skills and knowledge *Training and support for new business implementation *Brand management training *Brand promotion training *Brand standards and guidelines support and training *Proprietary technology education *Detailed workshops on creative hair and makeup techniques from the Primp and Blow Hair & Makeup Advanced Training On-The-Job Training: 1 week Classroom Training: 1 week |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | We provide support in salon design and construction, supplier order and co-ordination and many other pre-opening tasks. Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations |
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) | Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 6 - 8 |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | 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.