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Hairlines

656 E. Golf Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005-4061
800#: (800) 424-7911
Tel: (847) 593-7900
Fax: (847) 593-7955
E-Mail:
Web Site:
Contact: Mr. Paul V. Finamore, President/CEO


Manufacture, sales and service of men's and women's non-surgical hair replacements and hair additions.


Franchisor Background

Established: 1963; First Franchise: 1994
Franchise Units: 1
Company-Owned Units: 4
Total Units: 5
Distribution: U.S. -- 5; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 1 State
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 5 in IL
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 1
Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 3, 2, 2, 3, 4 (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States: IL
Average Number of Employees: 1 FT, 2-3 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,000 SF; OB (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $30-50K
Total Investment: $100-150K; Average Total Investment: $125K
Minimum Net Worth: $100K
Fees: Franchise: $35K; Average Franchise Fee: $35K
Royalty: 8%
Advertising: 3%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Encourage Conversions: N/A
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: No

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance: No (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: N/A
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 60
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 4 Weeks at Chicago, IL.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: Midwest
Canada: No
Overseas: No

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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