Great Clips vs Roosters Men's Grooming Centers Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Great Clips vs Roosters Men's Grooming Centers including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Great Clips Franchise
Roosters Men's Grooming Centers Franchise
Investment $146,900 - $282,400$203,250 - $342,350
Franchise Fee $20,000$39,500
Royalty Fee 6%4% - 6%
Advertising Fee 5%1%
Year Founded 19821999
Year Franchised 19832002
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1.75K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Great Clips Franchise
Roosters Men's Grooming Centers Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Strong management & leadership skills
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Great Clips Franchise
    Roosters Men's Grooming Centers Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Great Clips Franchise
    Roosters Men's Grooming Centers Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: 40-56 hours Classroom Training: 50-60 hours
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection
    Marketing Co-op advertisingAd Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 6

    Expansion Plans
     
    Great Clips Franchise
    Roosters Men's Grooming Centers Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Great Clips

    Established in 1982, Great Clips started franchising in 1983 and now has locations throughout the United States and Canada. Usually located in strip malls,
    Great Clips hair salons are open evenings and weekends and do not require appointments. On average, franchisees operate three units. Great Clips sponsors NASCAR Busch Series driver Kasey Kahne. The company has also partnered with General Mills, Sprint, Best Buy, Blockbuster, Coca-Cola, Hasbro and DreamWorks.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Great Clips franchise is from $146,900 to $282,400. This includes $25,250 to $30,000 that must be paid to Great Clips or an affiliate for a single franchise agreement, and $40,250 to $45,000 that must be paid to Great Clips or an affiliate for the first salon you develop under a Three Star Program Agreement.
    If you sign a Master Development Agreement, you also must pay to Great Clips or an affiliate a Development Fee of $4,000 for each salon you agree to develop, which would amount to $8,000 to $40,000 if you were granted the right to develop between two and 10 salons.
    Veteran Incentives
    $5,000 rebate on first-store franchise fee

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    #15 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #13 in Franchise 500 for 2021.






    About Roosters Men's Grooming Centers

    The barbershop was an American cultural icon from the early twentieth century through the late 1960s. For generations, men went to barbershops for a fine haircut and to enjoy great conversations with the barber and fellow clients. Barbers were held in as high esteem as doctors, growing strong, personal relationships with their clients that lasted a lifetime.
    The Unisex Solution
    As men's style changed, the unisex craze swept across America and barbershops almost disappeared. Men's choices were limited to salons that were devoid of everything they enjoyed about getting a haircut. Interesting conversation and personal relationships were replaced by cold plastic seats, unpleasant chemical smells, and awkward periods of silence. Stylists often clipped away at lightning speed to move from one client to the next as quickly as possible.
    The Barbershop Returns
    After more than thirty years of decline, barbering and barbershops are making a comeback. In fact, barbershops are on the rise and growing faster than beauty salons.
    * According to U.S. 2000 census statistics, barbering volume grew by at least 10% between 1996 and 2000.

    * Sales of men's grooming products and services have surged 68.6% from 2002-2005, compared to a 6% increase for women's products, according to research firm AC Nielsen. Today's men have specific requirements regarding personal grooming and are no longer interested in discount chains and unisex salons. They instead demand the warm, personal atmosphere of a barbershop, as well as the feeling of comeraderie found among the patrons.
    Roosters Men's Grooming Center provides an authentic barbershop experience in a modern, upscale, and unpretentious environment. Our focus is on delivering consistent, exceptional service, and providing guests an escape from their busy lives.
    Veteran Incentives $2,500 franchise fee rebate on first store
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    #448 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #331 in Franchise 500 for 2021.