Business Description

Sports-themed haircutting salons, appealing primarily to men and boys. Unique design, proprietary haircutting system and complete support at the unit level. Retail sale of Paul Mitchell & American Crew hair care products, sports apparel and memorabilia.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1993

Franchising Since:  1995

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	636	97.8%
Company-Owned Units:	14	2.2%
Total Operating Units:	650	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 650 100% In 36 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 650 100.0%

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

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

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:	$150-200K
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.