Hair Saloon For Men vs Glamour Secrets/Trade Secrets Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Hair Saloon For Men vs Glamour Secrets/Trade Secrets including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Hair Saloon For Men Franchise
Glamour Secrets/Trade Secrets Franchise
Investment $218,600 - $299,900$200,000 - $350,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19972001
Year Franchised 20022003
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 25% of initial franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Hair Saloon For Men Franchise
Glamour Secrets/Trade Secrets Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

     
    Hair Saloon For Men Franchise
    Glamour Secrets/Trade Secrets Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Hair Saloon For Men Franchise
    Glamour Secrets/Trade Secrets Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12

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

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Hair Saloon For Men Franchise
    Glamour Secrets/Trade Secrets Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Hair Saloon For Men

    Hair Saloon is the reinvention of the neighborhood barbershop providing a premium brand of hair cutting services that appeals to men of all ages.

    Launched in St. Louis, Missouri in 1997, Hair Saloon provides Men and Jr. Men the comfort and convenience that is unmatched in the industry. Appointments and walk-ins are greeted by a friendly, full-time Saloon Supervisor. Each customer is treated to outstanding customer service that includes a complimentary beverage, relaxing shampoo, complimentary shoeshine, and hot towel and mint for the perfect finish. Our commitment to outstanding customer service, combined with the relaxing atmosphere found at every Hair Saloon creates a premium haircut experience that has proven to be a successful business model.

    About Glamour Secrets/Trade Secrets

    Glamour Secrets is Canada's pioneer one stop beauty shop with a full service salon and over 4,000 high quality Salon products for sale under one roof. The beauty industry is booming. Glamour Secrets is positioning itself for explosive growth with this recession proof industry. With over 65 locations with its parent company Trade Secrets , Glamour Secrets is looking for franchisees in ON and QC to join its success story.