Pro-Cuts vs Cherry Blow Dry Bar Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Pro-Cuts vs Cherry Blow Dry Bar including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Pro-Cuts Franchise
Cherry Blow Dry Bar Franchise
Investment $84,600 - $148,300$218,600 - $392,500
Franchise Fee $12,500 - $22,500$39,000
Royalty Fee 6%7%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19822012
Year Franchised 19842013
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $2500-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Pro-Cuts Franchise
Cherry Blow Dry Bar Franchise
Experience -

We're looking for business-minded entrepreneurs who: *Are passionate and committed to success *Have strong business and management skills *Believe that helping others is rewarding Cherry Blow Dry Bar franchisees are required to have a minimum of $75,000 in liquid assets, and a minimum net worth of $350,000. In addition, having experience in franchising, running a business, or operating a multi-site operation is useful, but not necessary, because of our comprehensive training and ongoing support.


Financing Options

 
Pro-Cuts Franchise
Cherry Blow Dry Bar Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
Pro-Cuts Franchise
Cherry Blow Dry Bar Franchise
Training -

*Blow-dry techniques *Up-selling skills *Retail product knowledge Our Junior Program is second to none. We fast-track junior stylists so that they're working in weeks, not months, ensuring your labor costs are kept to a minimum.

Support -

*Monthly store visits from franchise business representatives *Ongoing feedback regarding store performance and optimization *An arsenal of tools that ensure each store is operating at optimal efficiency *Unique remote access to point-of-sales systems and reporting features, to oversee and advise franchisees

Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Pro-Cuts Franchise
Cherry Blow Dry Bar Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion NoYes
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Pro-Cuts

Since 1982, Pro-Cuts has provided families throughout the South and Midwest with affordable haircuts. The company, which was founded by a family of professional barbers and cosmetologists, began franchising in 1984.

About Cherry Blow Dry Bar

'The blowout category', is quickly growing into what has become a $40 billion a year global hair salon industry. There is no end in sight for the growth of this industry, and with a sound, proven business model and operational method in place, Cherry Blow Dry Bar offers you a way to get into an exploding industry without having to figure it out on your own.

Cherry Blow Dry Bar is an expanding franchise that provides premium express services including blowouts, hair extensions, makeup services and treatments for a perfectly finished look, all at affordable prices through a unique membership model.

Under new ownership of franchise veterans Fred Vicario and Steve Vicario, the blowout category has been reinvented to meet the growing demand for the best level of hair styling, while also providing a business opportunity to entrepreneurs interested in this booming industry.