V's Barbershop vs American Male Salon Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of V's Barbershop vs American Male Salon including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
V's Barbershop Franchise
American Male Salon Franchise
Investment $192,700 - $423,100$172,250 - $356,500
Franchise Fee $30,000N/A
Royalty Fee 3.5%-5%5%
Advertising Fee 1% - 3%1%
Year Founded 1999-
Year Franchised 2005-
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
V's Barbershop Franchise
American Male Salon Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
V's Barbershop Franchise
American Male Salon 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

 
V's Barbershop Franchise
American Male Salon Franchise
Training You don't have to be a barber! You'll receive a week of on-site training plus 3 separate step-by-step manuals on how to open and operate your shop. -
Support A Team of Experts � The V's management team have a combined 50 years experience in the barbering industry and another 40 years experience in business management and consulting. We're here to help you. It's a Barbershop! A business investment has never before been this fun.-
Marketing The V's Buzz - Newspapers, magazines and television networks are already reporting on the success of V's Barbershop. The end result is powerful brand recognition that delivers dynamic results for our franchisees.

We provide In-store promotions, direct mail, email campaigns, print advertising and more.

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Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
V's Barbershop Franchise
American Male Salon Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About V's Barbershop

V's Barbershop is an authentic, old-time barbershop offering traditional barbering services in an upscale and uniquely masculine environment. Haircuts, old-fashioned straight-edge shaves, facials, and complimentary shoe shines. Our concept is simple: a real barbershop for real men. Remember the old-time barbershop where Dad took you when you were a kid? By now most of them have vanished. In today's age, men must choose between overpriced women's salons or low-cost, low-experience "chop shops". We've had thousands of guys tell us the same thing: "Until V's, there were no good choices." We've created a concept and an environment that men enjoy. From the real barber chairs to the hot lather old-fashioned shave and the relaxing massage you enjoy before you leave, V's has brought back the best of the old and set a new standard for men's barbershops. Financial Advantages: • Recession resistant industry • Continuous growth  • No matter what the economy looks like, hair keeps growing! • Consistent cash flow  • On average guys get a haircut every 4 weeks. It's predictable. • No waste  • Unlike a restaurant franchise, nothing spoils

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a V's Barbershop is between $192,700 and $423,100. This includes $22,500-$30,000 for the initial franchise fee that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s). You may but are not obligated to sign a multi-unit agreement with the farnchisor at the same time that you sign the franchise agreement. You will pay some or all of the Initial Franchise Fee for each location included with your Multi-Unit Agreement at the time that you sign the Multi-Unit Agreement. There is no minimum number of units that you are obligated to open pursuant to a Multi-Unit Agreement but if you agree to open at least 3 V's Barbershop locations, the initial franchise fee for each additional unit (not including the first unit) is reduced to $22,500.

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About American Male Salon

In 1997, American Male set out to change the way men thought about a haircut. Not a typical barber shop and not a typical salon, American Male is a hybrid of both. At each of our men’s hair salon locations in Reading, Berwyn, Lebanon, and Las Vegas, we have successfully taken the best elements from both experiences to create a comfortable place for men to not only get a haircut, hand detailing or waxing service but also learn the best way to handle all their grooming concerns.

We take special care to ensure all our staff goes through detailed training and is an expert in their profession. Our stylists love what they do and are honored to have guys from all walks of life as their clients.

Men everywhere need haircuts, and American Male is supplying a growing number of men salon services with a masculine touch. Own an American Male salon and lead the trend. American Male salons are on the move and will be coming to your neighborhood soon. Be the proud owner of your local American Male, own one or develop your entire city or state.