Who is State Street Barbers looking for to open a franchise?
Unlike most franchises offered in the men’s grooming segment, we do not desire to be the next large discount haircut franchise chain, with hundreds of locations that rush customers in and out like an assembly line operation. We are committed to ensuring that franchise owners are selected carefully, as well as trained and supported properly, in order to maintain the integrity of our brand.

We are looking for successful business professionals who can bring their skills to the table and share the State Street Barbers’ philosophy of providing excellent service in a unique environment. Specific experience in the salon or grooming industry is helpful, but not necessary. Customer services and staff management skills are also beneficial. Regardless of your background, we will provide the training you need to use our systems and procedures in your business.

How long does it take to get to a State Street Barbers location?
Each location is different, and the exact timing will vary depending on a variety of factors such as site selection, developing the premises, obtaining required permits, and completing the necessary training. However, for planning purposes, we anticipate it will take approximately 6 months from signing the franchise agreement to opening your State Street Barbers.

What kind of support will I receive when I join the State Street Barbers franchise system?
When you join the State Street Barbers franchise system you will become part of an established, fully-branded concept and a time-tested business model that has been proven to work in multiple locations. From the start, you will backed by the strength of our experienced leadership team, bringing to bear over twenty years of collective industry experience and deep expertise in strategic consulting, finance, marketing, and operations. Please click here to learn more

How much can I make as a State Street Barbers franchisee?
The Federal Trade Commission and various state franchise sales regulations do not allow us to provide specific profit projections. To learn more about the financial aspects of franchising with State Street Barbers, we will provide you our Franchise Disclosure Document with select financial disclosures when you are further along in the evaluation process.

How much does it cost to become a State Street Barbers franchisee?
Please refer to our investment overview to gain a better understanding of fees and potential investment costs. The amounts shown are our best estimate of the amount you will spend for the purposes indicated. However, your actual cost might be higher or lower depending on your particular circumstances. As with any new business venture, it is important that you have the capital needed to adequately fund your new business.

Does State Street Barbers offer financing?
No, you will be responsible for financing.

How much will I need to pay to State Street Barbers Franchising LLC on an ongoing basis?
Franchisees are required to pay royalties equal to 5% of their shops’ gross sales. These fees allow us to fund our ongoing support services and the continued development of new procedures, marketing tools, training programs, and systems upgrades.

What about advertising fees?
Franchisees will be required to spend up to 3% of gross sales on local cooperative marketing and promotions in their territory. They may also be required to contribute up to 2% of gross sales toward a system marketing fund; currently, the system marketing contribution is set at $75/week. Funds are used to develop marketing strategies to promote the concepts and brands and fund the creative costs to develop local franchise marketing materials.

I'm interested in learning more about the State Street Barbers franchise opportunity. What should I do next?
Click here to fill out our Get Started Form and submit it for consideration. Once we have reviewed your request, and should we believe there is a potential good fit, we will contact you about setting up a telephone discussion to talk in more detail about the franchise program.