Sport Clips, the nation’s leading men’s and boy’s hair care provider, is a top 10 pick among Forbes.com’s “Top Franchises for the Money.” The ranking, released Tuesday, showcases the top 20 from among 100 of the most “recognized franchise operators” as the systems that deliver the “best bang for the franchisees” investment buck. Sport Clips is featured on the site as number eight. http://www.forbes.com/2011/01/18/best-franchises-for-the-buck-entrepreneurs-finance-franchise_slide_14.html
“This ranking demonstrates how our hard work has paid off for the franchise system and our individual Team Leaders (Franchisees) in terms of growth and return on their investment,” says Gordon Logan, Sport Clips founder and CEO. “Sport Clips has identified a market niche for a large and unmet need - men and boys wanting a great haircut experience in a place they can call ‘their own’. Being privately owned has allowed us to maintain our focus on the long-term health of our system and our Team Leaders by not having to worry about short-term profits at the franchisor level. We have the sharpest-looking stores in the business and continue to provide a superior haircut experience for our Clients.”
Forbes.com worked with Rob Bond, chief executive of the World Franchising Network, to develop the ranking. Their evaluation took into account estimated initial investment, total number of locations, store survival rates, hours of training offered, and the average royalty rates for each system.
Sport Clips is known for its guy-friendly environment, offering the winning combination of hair care services and sports on television in a sports-themed setting. The concept continues to grow in popularity with clients and business seekers, as the franchise averaged opening 100 stores each year for the past three years. Sport Clips is targeting the Northeastern US, Florida and the West Coast as growth markets in the year ahead.
About Sport Clips
Sport Clips is headquartered in Georgetown, Texas and was established in 1995 by founder and CEO Gordon Logan. The franchise has ranked in the top 50 "fastest growing" for the seventh straight year in Entrepreneur Magazine’s “Franchise 500”, in the top 10 in Forbes’ “Top 20 Franchises To Start”, and in the top 50 in Dun & Bradstreet’s AllBusiness.com “2011 All Business All-Stars”. Sport Clips is the “Official Haircutter” of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and offers veterans preferential pricing on haircuts and franchises. Our "Help a Hero" program has donated almost three-quarters of a million dollars to help overseas soldiers call home through the VFW's Operation Uplink. Sport Clips is a proud sponsor of Joe Gibbs Racing’s NASCAR drivers, Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin, and holds partnerships with several teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA), Major League Baseball (MLB), and National Hockey League (NHL). To learn about franchise opportunities click here.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Ductz Announces Existing Units Resale
Ductz is one of my favorite franchises. The key reason is that it is an affordable franchise built around a profitable essential service. Whenever the service you provide is required by law, it is easy to find customers.
Currently, there are existing Ductz franchises that are being sold by franchisees who are looking to retire. This can be a great opportunity for the right investor.
Currently, there are existing Ductz franchises that are being sold by franchisees who are looking to retire. This can be a great opportunity for the right investor.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Maid Brigade Has Its Advantages
Our business has distinct advantages for prospects. Here are just a few reasons why franchisees choose Maid Brigade:
Maid Brigade set the standard for green cleaning.
• We were the first national housecleaning service to use products certified by Green Seal, a non-profit organization devoted to environmental standard setting, product certification and public education.
• We developed and practice the Green Clean Certified™ system, which effectively removes harmful toxins and proven allergy triggers in the home.
No nights and weekends.
• Maid Brigade operates during traditional business hours, Monday through Friday. Owners and employees can fit the business into their lifestyle; not vice versa.
It's a cash business.
• With Maid Brigade, there's no inventory or receivables.
We offer sales support.
• Our National Sales Center fields customer calls, so Maid Brigade owners can focus on building their business, not selling the service. We also have a substantial repeat customer base, resulting in a large percentage of repeat sales.
Established history and valued experience.
• Maid Brigade has an established presence in the residential cleaning industry. We've been in the business for more than 25 years, and have 400+ locations in 40 states and Canada. Our franchisees benefit from working with an established, reputable company with a proven history of success.
We're technologically advanced.
• Successful businesses have to be supported by leading edge technology. We recently updated our business software to ensure that our franchisees have access to necessary resources that will help them succeed.
Maid Brigade set the standard for green cleaning.
• We were the first national housecleaning service to use products certified by Green Seal, a non-profit organization devoted to environmental standard setting, product certification and public education.
• We developed and practice the Green Clean Certified™ system, which effectively removes harmful toxins and proven allergy triggers in the home.
No nights and weekends.
• Maid Brigade operates during traditional business hours, Monday through Friday. Owners and employees can fit the business into their lifestyle; not vice versa.
It's a cash business.
• With Maid Brigade, there's no inventory or receivables.
We offer sales support.
• Our National Sales Center fields customer calls, so Maid Brigade owners can focus on building their business, not selling the service. We also have a substantial repeat customer base, resulting in a large percentage of repeat sales.
Established history and valued experience.
• Maid Brigade has an established presence in the residential cleaning industry. We've been in the business for more than 25 years, and have 400+ locations in 40 states and Canada. Our franchisees benefit from working with an established, reputable company with a proven history of success.
We're technologically advanced.
• Successful businesses have to be supported by leading edge technology. We recently updated our business software to ensure that our franchisees have access to necessary resources that will help them succeed.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Right At Home Announces New Ad Program
Launching in January 2011, Right at Home can be found on both Oprah.com's "Protect What Matters Most" web page and also Caring.com; kicking off an aggressive and focused media campaign. Establishing brand awareness, creating lead generation, and also setting the stage as being the solution for seniors who wish to "age in place" are the goals behind the decision to partner with Oprah.com and Caring.com. Additionally, banner ads for the brand can also be found infiltrated throughout other sections of the Oprah site with the objective of driving traffic to the Protect What Matters Most section. With Caring.com, the brand is featured on the "Home Care" sector. Right at Home created a customized welcome video and also web content designed to interest the concerned adult children conducting research on the web.
"One of the things that sets Right at Home apart is that we don't currently have an ad fund. This means that the funding for these marketing initiatives on Oprah.com and Caring.com were paid solely by Right at Home, to ensure a proactive lead generation incentive to benefit our franchisees."
With the approaching age wave of Baby Boomers reaching retirement age and becoming the next generation that will require supportive care, Right at Home is poised for rapid growth in the recession resilient industry of health care. Since 1995, Right at Home has grown to more than 200 franchise locations in the US, Great Britain and Brazil.
"One of the things that sets Right at Home apart is that we don't currently have an ad fund. This means that the funding for these marketing initiatives on Oprah.com and Caring.com were paid solely by Right at Home, to ensure a proactive lead generation incentive to benefit our franchisees."
With the approaching age wave of Baby Boomers reaching retirement age and becoming the next generation that will require supportive care, Right at Home is poised for rapid growth in the recession resilient industry of health care. Since 1995, Right at Home has grown to more than 200 franchise locations in the US, Great Britain and Brazil.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Doc Popcorn is Popping All Over
Doc Popcorn is now one of the fastest growing franchises in the country. Since being purchased by Maui Wowi, Doc Popcorn has been expanding in malls and sports complexes all over the country. If you remember what Mrs. Fields did for cookies, you know what to expect Doc Popcorn to do for popcorn. If you are looking for the next BIG thing, Doc Popcorn may be right for you.
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