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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of s.h.a.p.e.s Brow Bar vs Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $63,150 - $83,100 | $250,000 - $350,000 |
Franchise Fee | $24,500 - $28,500 | $30,000 |
Royalty Fee | 8% | - |
Advertising Fee | 2-3% | - |
Year Founded | - | 2009 |
Year Franchised | - | 2009 |
Term Of Agreement | 3-5 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 3-5 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | A structured training program is provided which includes classroom and onsite training. | 2 weeks |
Support | A comprehensive support system is in place to guide you from site selection, facility layout and design, hiring, training and marketing to the day to day operations of your beauty bar using technology and support of top management and area representatives. | - |
Marketing | ♣ Use of Shapes Brow Bar name, logos and trademarks. ♣ Use of our custom software application to assist you in running an efficient business. ♣ Access to proprietary and proven systems and techniques designed to make business ownership simple and efficient. ♣ Pre-negotiated and discounted vendor rates offered exclusively to Shapes Franchisees. ♣ A well managed website that will promote your location that will post your address, phone number, hours of operation and give directions to and from your clinic. ♣ A Research and Development team working hard to stay ahead of industry trends. | - |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | - | Yes |
International Expansion | - | - |
A new trend in men's personal hygiene and grooming is emerging. In addition to the renewed emphasis men are placing on their appearance, they are spending more on retail products as well. A growing percentage of men reportedly now consider that personal appearance has a direct impact on their level of personal success. As a result, the beauty industry is experiencing a new dimension, one where men are influencing change. Salons are evolving to accommodate the masculine preferences. More and more you'll see salons designed for the male consumer, where they don't have to check their masculinity at the door. It's time to recognize that men value their imagery and provide new opportunities to capture the growing demand for male grooming services.Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop is on the edge of this emerging trend, offering 5 star service in an atmosphere men will appreciate. It's classic, simple, discerning and casual.