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Magicuts
6465 Millcreek Dr., # 210
Mississauga, ON, L5N 5R6 Canada


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Business Description

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:  1981

Franchising Since:  1982

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

116

53.7%
Company-Owned Units:10046.3%
 
Total Operating Units:
216
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:00%In 0 States
Canada:216100%In 9 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
216
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. British Columbia24
2. Ontario82

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $300K + 100K Liquid Assets
Cash Investment:$46.5K
Total Investment:$95.5-165.5K
Average Total Investment:$120K
 
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

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
 
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
 
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
 
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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