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Magicuts
 

We are a contemporary, full service salon with the added convenience of walk-in service. At Magicuts, our clients receive high-end style without the high-end cost. Conveniently located within Zellers department stores and suburban shopping centres across Canada, Magicuts markets to adults, 25 to 54, as well as families with children. The fusion of innovative service and quality with affordable pricing has made Magicuts a highly recognized and profitable brand for 25 years.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1982

Franchising Since:

  1982

IFA Member



CFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:91 62.8%  
Company-Owned Units:54 37.2%  
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Total Operating Units:145 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:0 0% In 0 States
Canada:145 100% In 9 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:145 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Ontario82
2. British Columbia24

Registered in Following Registration States:

  

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$300K + 100K Liquid Assets
Cash Investment:$95.5K-165.5K
Total Investment:$111.3-169.3K
Average Total Investment:$140K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$22.5K
Average Franchise Fee:$22K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:3%

Average Number of Employees:

   5-7 Full-time, 2-4 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   800-1,000

Preferred Sites:

   Strip Center

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff:20
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
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, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

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:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. On-Site
2. Classroom1 Week
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:5
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5/5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   18
U.S.:No
Canada:Yes, All Canada except Quebec
Overseas:No
 
 
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