Business Description

Our fun, sports-themed, men's and boys' haircutting concept is so unique, it's made us the fastest-growing haircutting franchise in the country. This is a great recession-resistant business that's all cash, no receivables, and no industry experience is necessary. Better yet, you keep your current job, while building your Sport Clips business for the future.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1993

Franchising Since:  1995

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	650	97.2%
Company-Owned Units:	19	2.8%
Total Operating Units:	669	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 669 100% In 36 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 669 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. California	48
2. Illinois	42
3. Texas	150

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$300K
Cash Investment:	$100K
Total Investment:	$153-280K
Average Total Investment:	$175K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K - 1 lic., $39.5K - 2 lic., $49.5K - 3 lic.
Average Franchise Fee:	$16K
On-Going Royalty:
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	$300/Wk.

Average Number of Employees: 6-8 Full-time, or Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200

Preferred Sites: Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	1
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 10 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	60
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	Yes
Regional Advertising:	Yes
Local Advertising:	Yes
Marketing Materials:	Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:	Grand Opening
Other Marketing Support:	Local Store
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Georgetown, TX for Franchisee	5 Days
2. Locally	1 Week
3. Locally for Manager	1 Week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 100 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Sport Clips.