Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets vs Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets vs Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets Franchise
Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop Franchise
Investment $200,000 - $350,000$250,000 - $350,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19892009
Year Franchised 19902009
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets Franchise
Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets Franchise
Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets Franchise
Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop Franchise
Training -2 weeks
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets Franchise
Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion NoYes
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Trade Secrets/Glamour Secrets

Trade 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 and proven to be recession proof and Trade Secrets is riding the explosive growth. With over 65 locations now in high visibility, high traffic malls and outdoor locations, Trade Secrets is looking for franchisees in ON and QC to join its success story.

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#125 in Canada's Top franchises.

About Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop

A new trend in men's personal hygiene and grooming is emerging. In addition to the renewed emphasis men are placing on their appearance, they are spending more on retail products as well. A growing percentage of men reportedly now consider that personal appearance has a direct impact on their level of personal success. As a result, the beauty industry is experiencing a new dimension, one where men are influencing change. Salons are evolving to accommodate the masculine preferences. More and more you'll see salons designed for the male consumer, where they don't have to check their masculinity at the door. It's time to recognize that men value their imagery and provide new opportunities to capture the growing demand for male grooming services.Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop is on the edge of this emerging trend, offering 5 star service in an atmosphere men will appreciate. It's classic, simple, discerning and casual.