SportClips vs Blo Blow Dry Bar Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
SportClips Franchise
Blo Blow Dry Bar Franchise
Investment $233,800 - $388,300$229,000 - $347,500
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $59,500$39,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee 5%-
Year Founded 19932007
Year Franchised 19952007
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee $3.5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
SportClips Franchise
Blo Blow Dry Bar Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • People skills
    		• The ideal Blo Blow Dry Bar Franchise Partner: • is passionate about delighting customers

    • has great people skills

    • has a strong work ethic, a commitment to follow proven systems, and basic business skills

    • is actively engaged in driving their business

    • is comfortable building partnerships and representing blo in the community

    • possesses an entrepreneurial sprit and is determined to the success of their small business

    • has a net worth of at least $350,000

    Financing Options
     
    SportClips Franchise
    Blo Blow Dry Bar 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
    Blo Blow Dry Bar Franchise
    Training -Our comprehensive training and coaching programs cover the entire spectrum of your business: site selection & lease negotiation, recruiting & training, marketing & PR, day-to-day operations, and the best blow drying techniques.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesBlo’s head office team is passionately dedicated to your success. Our expert staff are here to support you from the minute you sign on as a Franchise Partner, through your grand opening, and on a daily basis.
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicksBlo’s marketing team is here to guide you on all aspects of marketing and PR, including social media and event planning, and to provide the promotional tools you need to succeed. Consider us your in-house marketing department. We also design any marketing materials you require including signage, business cards, flyers and coupons, advertisements and event invitations.
    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
    Blo Blow Dry Bar 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 Blo Blow Dry Bar

    Blo Blow Dry Bar is the original blow dry bar and the world’s largest blow dry bar franchise. The company transformed beauty norms and reinvented the salon industry when it launched the “no cuts, no color” concept: only blow outs. Since opening its first location in Canada in 2007, Blo has grown to over 130 locations across North America and continues to expand rapidly. With a mission to enhance the lives of those in the community through the power of flawless blow outs and beauty services,
    Blo Blow Dry Bar offers perfectly styled hair and exceptional customer experiences seven days a week.


    Qualified Veterans, receive 10% discount on the initial franchise fee