Kennedy's All-American Barber Club vs Image Studios Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Kennedy's All-American Barber Club vs Image Studios including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Kennedy's All-American Barber Club Franchise
Image Studios Franchise
Investment $211,285 - $314,450$555,387 - $1,236,840
Franchise Fee $39,000$49,750
Royalty Fee 8%5.5%
Advertising Fee 20001%
Year Founded 20082010
Year Franchised 20082015
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Business Experience Requirements

 
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Financing Options

 
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  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
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Expansion Plans

 
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US Expansion -Yes
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Company Overviews

About Kennedy's All-American Barber Club

Kennedy's All-American Barber Club is an upscale, franchised barbershop club: a concept designed to treat gentlemen to an enjoyable grooming experience and provide the grooming products they need to look and feel their best. Complete with straight-razor shaves (which are hard to find these days), shoeshines and complimentary drinks, Kennedy's All-American Barber Club is reminiscent of your father's barbershop. On top of all that, it operates as a club in that Members get unlimited haircuts, shaves, etc. for a monthly fee, no nickel-and-diming like other "chop shops." This Proprietary Membership Model guarantees a set monthly income for every franchisee. Net Memberships grew over 80% during 2008-2009, proving that Kennedy's All-American Barber Club is a recession-resistant concept.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Kennedy's All-American Barber Club Franchise is ranges from $160,800 to $281,285. This includes $39,943 to $40,886 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate(s).
The total investment necessary to begin the operation of a Kennedy's All-American Barber Club multi-unit development business ranges from $196,800 to $387,285, for a required minimum of 2 KENNEDY’S outlets to be developed. This includes $75,943 to $146,866 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.





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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