6465 Millcreek Dr., # 210
Mississauga, ON L5N 5R6 CANADA
800#: (800) 617-3961
Tel: (905) 821-8555
Fax: (905) 567-7000
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.firstchoice.com
Contact: Ms. Martha Lawrence, Franchise Sales Rep.
We're a cutting-edge chain of price-value family hair care salons with over 300 locations across Canada and the US. Since 1980, we've built a strong, growing base of loyal customers - over 6 million last year alone. And you don't even have to have any hair experience or become a stylist. We'll provide all the training, tools and on-going support you'll need to manage your thriving salon business. At FIRST CHOICE HAIRCUTTERS, our philosophy is simple: your success is our success.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1980; |
First Franchise: |
1982 |
| Franchise Units: |
180 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
126 |
| Total Units: |
306 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 63;
Canada -- 243;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 2 States, 8 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 164 in ON, 43 in FL, 24 AB
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| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 40 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: , , , , ,
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: N/A |
| Average Number of Employees: 5-7 FT, 2-4 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: 800-1,000 SF; SC
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$46-61K |
|
| Total Investment: |
$92.5-121.15K; |
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Average Total Investment: |
$106K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$NR |
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| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$10-25K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$17K |
|
Royalty: |
5-7% |
|
Advertising: |
3% Fund |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
10/5 |
| Passive Ownership: |
Not Allowed |
| Encourage Conversions: |
Yes |
| Area Development Agreements: |
Yes/10 |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts: |
No |
| Expand In Territory: |
Yes |
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
| Financial Assistance: |
Yes(I) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both) |
| Site Selection Assistance: |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance: |
Yes |
| Cooperative Advertising: |
Yes |
| Franchisee Assoc. / Member: |
No |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
20 |
| On-Going Support: |
B,C,D,E,G,H,I
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
1 Week Classroom; 10 Days On-Site. Annual Staff Refresher. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
OH, MI, Southeast |
| Canada: |
All Canada |
| Overseas: |
No |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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