Armstrong McCall vs Kennedy's All-American Barber Club Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Armstrong McCall vs Kennedy's All-American Barber Club including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Armstrong McCall Franchise
Kennedy's All-American Barber Club Franchise
Investment $75,000 - $500,000$211,285 - $314,450
Franchise Fee N/A$39,000
Royalty Fee -8%
Advertising Fee -2000
Year Founded 19392008
Year Franchised 19962008
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Business Experience Requirements
 
Armstrong McCall Franchise
Kennedy's All-American Barber Club Franchise
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Financing Options
 
Armstrong McCall Franchise
Kennedy's All-American Barber Club Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
Armstrong McCall Franchise
Kennedy's All-American Barber Club Franchise
Training

Initially franchise distributors receive a 2-day training at the Armstrong McCall Support Center. Additional Regional training in consultative selling

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Support

Assistance from the Support Center includes: Field sales managers & sales meetings Product knowledge DVDs Distributor-only secure website Innovative Promotions & Merchandising Through close management of franchise operations, Armstrong McCall benefits from a cohesive system where franchises focus on specific promotions. The Support Center provides innovative promotions and incentives such as: Commissioned show sales VIP sales Seasonal in-store sales Store merchandising Monthly print advertising Customer education coordination

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Expansion Plans
 
Armstrong McCall Franchise
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Company Overviews

About Armstrong McCall

Armstrong McCall seeks a limited number of highly qualified individuals to become multi-unit franchise owner/operators in select areas of the U.S. and Mexico. We are currently focusing our U.S. expansion in the Central Plains with plans for further territory development on the horizon. Armstrong McCall owners work on their business by direct involvement in this recession-resistant industry of professional salon distribution.

No Royalties!  Unlike many franchises, Armstrong McCall collects no royalties from its franchisees.

About Kennedy's All-American Barber Club

Kennedy's All-American Barber Club is an upscale, franchised barbershop club: a concept designed to treat gentlemen to an enjoyable grooming experience and provide the grooming products they need to look and feel their best. Complete with straight-razor shaves (which are hard to find these days), shoeshines and complimentary drinks, Kennedy's All-American Barber Club is reminiscent of your father's barbershop. On top of all that, it operates as a club in that Members get unlimited haircuts, shaves, etc. for a monthly fee, no nickel-and-diming like other "chop shops." This Proprietary Membership Model guarantees a set monthly income for every franchisee. Net Memberships grew over 80% during 2008-2009, proving that Kennedy's All-American Barber Club is a recession-resistant concept.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Kennedy's All-American Barber Club Franchise is ranges from $160,800 to $281,285. This includes $39,943 to $40,886 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate(s).
The total investment necessary to begin the operation of a Kennedy's All-American Barber Club multi-unit development business ranges from $196,800 to $387,285, for a required minimum of 2 KENNEDY’S outlets to be developed. This includes $75,943 to $146,866 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.