Hair Saloon For Men vs Diesel Barbershop Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Hair Saloon For Men Franchise
Diesel Barbershop Franchise
Investment $218,600 - $299,900$253,000 - $366,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 6%7.5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19972017
Year Franchised 20022017
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
Diesel Barbershop Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Hair Saloon For Men Franchise
    Diesel Barbershop 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
    Diesel Barbershop Franchise
    Training -New Franchisee classroom training On-site training - Diesel Opening Team comes to franchisee's location Online training solutions Annual convention training programs
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesOngoing support from Diesel corporate Corporate support team shop visits & reviews
    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
    Diesel Barbershop Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 Diesel Barbershop

    Diesel Barbershop, a manly, cool, inviting and very comfortable barbershop for customers to get haircuts, shaves, beard trims, grey hair coloring and shoulder massages is seeking candidates to expand with them across the U.S.  Learn more about opening this unique, modern-day version of the vintage barbershop which serves patrons a complimentary drink as they relax.

    The estimated initial investment associated with opening and commencing operation of an area representative business within a given Development Area pursuant to the franchisor’s form of area representative agreement ranges from $386,250 TO $697,800, including: an area representative fee that ranges between $125,000 to $322,800 that must be paid to franchisor prior to commencing operations of the Area Representative Business; and the estimated initial investment of $253,000 to $366,000 that you will incur with the opening and operation of the initial Shop you open within the Development Area to serve as your “Training Location,” including a $25,000 franchise fee payable to us in connection with that first Shop.