Cookie Cutters vs American Male Salon Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Cookie Cutters vs American Male Salon including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Cookie Cutters Franchise
American Male Salon Franchise
Investment $132,000 - $339,500$172,250 - $356,500
Franchise Fee $40,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 1%1%
Year Founded 1994-
Year Franchised 1996-
Term Of Agreement -5 years
Term Of Agreement -5 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Cookie Cutters Franchise
American Male Salon Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Cookie Cutters Franchise
American Male Salon Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs -/Yes-/-
Equipment -/Yes-/-
Inventory -/Yes-/-
Receivables -/Yes-/-
Payroll -/Yes-/-

Training & Support

 
Cookie Cutters Franchise
American Male Salon Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: As needed Classroom Training: 4-5 days -
Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform -
Marketing Ad Templates National Media Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app -
Operations Absentee Ownership Allowed

Number of Employees Required to Run: 4

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Expansion Plans

 
Cookie Cutters Franchise
American Male Salon Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Cookie Cutters

Cookie Cutters have been operating children’s hair salons since 1994 with franchised outlets since 1996. This experience is designed to help our franchisees operate children’s salons without prior experience in the hair industry. We train our operators completely using our confidential operations guide that was developed through the years using input from all our network of operators and employees. Your entire staff will be trained before opening to ensure quality in operations and customer service. Experiencing a Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids hair cut is an interactive experience. Our stylists are trained to guide the child and their family through the experience whether it is a first haircut, or an experienced styling. Our unique store design with an in-store playground and games sets us apart from other hair salons.

Veteran Incentives  $1,500 off franchise fee
"Entrepreneur
#146 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#136 in Franchise 500 for 2021.


About American Male Salon

In 1997, American Male set out to change the way men thought about a haircut. Not a typical barber shop and not a typical salon, American Male is a hybrid of both. At each of our men’s hair salon locations in Reading, Berwyn, Lebanon, and Las Vegas, we have successfully taken the best elements from both experiences to create a comfortable place for men to not only get a haircut, hand detailing or waxing service but also learn the best way to handle all their grooming concerns.

We take special care to ensure all our staff goes through detailed training and is an expert in their profession. Our stylists love what they do and are honored to have guys from all walks of life as their clients.

Men everywhere need haircuts, and American Male is supplying a growing number of men salon services with a masculine touch. Own an American Male salon and lead the trend. American Male salons are on the move and will be coming to your neighborhood soon. Be the proud owner of your local American Male, own one or develop your entire city or state.