Beauty Call vs Bishops Barbershop Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Beauty Call vs Bishops Barbershop including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Beauty Call Franchise
Bishops Barbershop Franchise
Investment $5,300 - And Up$213,000 - $294,000
Franchise Fee $5,300N/A
Royalty Fee 1800/year-
Advertising Fee 5%-16%-
Year Founded 20060
Year Franchised 20062008
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Business Experience Requirements
 
Beauty Call Franchise
Bishops Barbershop Franchise
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Financing Options
 
Beauty Call Franchise
Bishops Barbershop Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
Beauty Call Franchise
Bishops Barbershop Franchise
Training All new franchisees receive comprehensive training before starting their Beauty Call business and this includes: � Everything you need to know about Beauty Call � Managing your own business � Accounts � Advertising and PR A detailed training and operating manual, which includes the business system and necessary processes and forms, is supplied to each franchisee. The initial training will be followed up with regular communication and support as necessary, as well as the obligatory 3 month catch up. -
Support On-going promotional support is provided and all franchisees are regularly updated on promotions and advertising organised by head office, both regional and national. Annual get togethers are encouraged for all the artists and franchisees to meet and network -
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Expansion Plans
 
Beauty Call Franchise
Bishops Barbershop Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Beauty Call

An exciting opportunity to run your own business, working in the wedding and event sectors, and also as a freelancer. You will benefit from having other freelance artists working for you when you are already booked.
- Provides flexible working hours as the majority of weddings are at the weekend
- Low start up costs, low risk and excellent return on investment
- Comprehensive 
- Business leads sent direct to you from head office and opportunity to find your own
- Advertising and promotional support
- On-going developmental support
Beauty Call was founded in 2006 by Managing Director, Nicky Mowat. The business focus has been on London and the Home Counties. Pilot franchises have been running successfully since April 2009 to help make sure everything works perfectly for you.

About Bishops Barbershop

Our team has many years of barbershop, retail and franchising experience. We have a hands-on approach that is delivered in our training and field support to franchisees. We work with you at each step you take in developing your Bishops Barbershop business. An end-to-end solution is provided, including Bishops' point of sale system and integrated information system. Administrative support is provided in person and on-line. We train you in how to create the Bishops mystique in your market so that you are building your own business while building our mutual brand. Your protected territory based on population and site location qualification is provided by the corporate team. A Bishops is economical in its cost of development and build-out using local off the shelf materials and supplies. We know that once customers try us, they will become regulars, because Bishops is more than a place to get a haircut; it's a lifestyle. We are a 21st century version of the old barbershops you see in the movies. People come in to hang out, talk, have a good time and get high-end salon quality services without the pretentiousness or expensive prices.