Business Description

ROOSTERS MEN'S GROOMING CENTERS is an upscale, male only, barber and company-licensed establishment. The only franchise to operate on a flat royalty fee. No percentage of gross. No audits, custom design and setup. The best of the best for men and with the career of the stylest the top priority.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1999

Franchising Since:  2004

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	20	83.3%
Company-Owned Units:	4	16.7%
Total Operating Units:	24	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 24 100% In 11 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 24 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Michigan	5
2. Texas	8

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$50K
Cash Investment:	$70K-80K
Total Investment:	$150K-225K
Average Total Investment:	$188K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$20K
On-Going Royalty:	2.5%
Average Royalty:	2%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 6 Full-time, 3 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200

Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	2
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	2
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
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:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	5
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	Yes
Local Advertising:	Yes
Marketing Materials:	Direct Mailers, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads
Additional Services:	Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:	Peer Group
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:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. On-Site	2 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Roosters Men's Grooming Centers.