Hair Saloon For Men vs Image Studios Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Hair Saloon For Men Franchise
Image Studios Franchise
Investment $218,600 - $299,900$555,387 - $1,236,840
Franchise Fee $30,000$49,750
Royalty Fee 6%5.5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19972010
Year Franchised 20022015
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
Image Studios Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

     
    Hair Saloon For Men Franchise
    Image Studios 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
    Image Studios 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
    Image Studios Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 Image Studios

    Image Studios proven business model provides a flexible, needs-based platform for beauty professionals to open their own salon easily without the typical investment that would be required to open their own business. Image Studios also provide ongoing training and education to your salon professionals that helps them run their business effectively. First time entrepreneurs and experienced business owners alike can benefit from this incredible opportunity.

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