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SuperCuts
7201 Metro Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55439-2103
      Top100

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Business Description

Our strategy is simple: give men and busy families what they want. That's why SUPERCUTS Salons offer a contemporary and comfortable atmosphere that appeals to those in search of current hairstyles at affordable prices.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1987

Franchising Since:  1988

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

983

47.4%
Company-Owned Units:1,09352.6%
 
Total Operating Units:
2,076
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:2,01096.8%In 48 States
Canada:502.4%In 1 Canadian Provinces
International:160.8%In 1 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
2,076
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. California397
2. Florida188
3. Texas164

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $300K/100K Liq
Cash Investment:$30-35K
Total Investment:$97-208K
Average Total Investment:$152K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$22.5K
Average Franchise Fee:$22K
On-Going Royalty:4% Yr. 1/6% succ. Yrs.
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:4
 
Average Number of Employees: 5 Full-time, 4 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 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:Evergreen Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period: Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 3 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:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 900
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:Yes
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:Not Applicable
 
Training:
1. Minneapolis, MN4-5 Days
2. Outstanding support in all areas
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 78

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:No
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