First Choice Haircutters vs Roosters Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of First Choice Haircutters vs Roosters including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
First Choice Haircutters Franchise
Roosters Franchise
Investment $163,880 - $302,600$195,750 - $334,850
Franchise Fee $29,500 - $49,500$39,500
Royalty Fee 5% - 7%4-6%
Advertising Fee 3%1%
Year Founded 19801999
Year Franchised 19822002
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee To $3K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
First Choice Haircutters Franchise
Roosters Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Customer-service oriented, management skills
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    Financing Options
     
    First Choice Haircutters Franchise
    Roosters Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/No
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/No
    Payroll No/No-/No

    Training & Support
     
    First Choice Haircutters Franchise
    Roosters Franchise
    Training Classroom Training: 5 days -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection -
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO -
    Operations 63% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    First Choice Haircutters Franchise
    Roosters Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About First Choice Haircutters

    In 1980, A. Bud Cowan started First Choice Haircutters as a low-priced hair salon for the entire family, offering a 'no appointment necessary' concept for on-the-go customers. Two years later, the company started franchising the concept. With over 300 locations in Canada and the United States, First Choice Haircutters offers affordable, professional hair care in bright, contemporary salons.

    "Top

    #102 in Canada's Top franchises.

    About Roosters

    After 30 years as a barber, Joe Grondin opened the first Roosters Men's Grooming Center in Lapeer, Michigan, in 1999. Roosters franchises offer men's haircuts, shaves and other grooming services in a traditional barbershop setting. In 2011, Roosters became part of Regis Corp., which franchises multiple other hair care franchises, including Supercuts, Cost Cutters and Pro-Cuts.

    "Entrepreneur
    #448 in Franchise 500 for 2020.