SportClips vs Armstrong McCall Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
SportClips Franchise
Armstrong McCall Franchise
Investment $233,800 - $388,300$75,000 - $500,000
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $59,500N/A
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee 5%-
Year Founded 19931939
Year Franchised 19951996
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee $3.5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
SportClips Franchise
Armstrong McCall Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • People skills
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    Financing Options
     
    SportClips Franchise
    Armstrong McCall Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    SportClips Franchise
    Armstrong McCall Franchise
    Training -

    Initially franchise distributors receive a 2-day training at the Armstrong McCall Support Center. Additional Regional training in consultative selling
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

    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
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks-
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 98% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 12

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (32% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    SportClips Franchise
    Armstrong McCall Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About SportClips

    Gordon Logan, founder and CEO of Sport Clips, conceived the Sport Clips idea in 1993 and opened its first franchised store in Houston two years later. Designed to target a previously underserved market, Sport Clips caters to men and boys by providing hassle-free hairstyling in a sports-themed environment. The company began franchising in 1995.

    Do You have What It Takes?

    • You have strong leadership, managerial and communication skills
    • You enjoy developing Team Members and being involved in the community
    • You can effectively market your business and drive sales
    • You have a passion for the Sport Clips culture
    • Our Team Leaders come from different industries - no hair care experience necessary!
    Veteran Incentives: 20% off franchise fee
    "Top                  ""  "Entrepreneur
    #4 in Gator's Top franchises.
    #37 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #17 in Franchise 500 for 2021.





    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.