Hair Salon Franchises Geared Toward Men Fill an Important Niche in the Stable Hair Care Marketplace

PRLog (Press Release) – Feb 27, 2009 – As male focused skincare products and spa treatments become increasingly popular, it's little wonder that hair salons catering to men are becoming a vital part of many men's grooming regimens. Hair care franchises (http://www.franchisesolutions.com/franchise/Great_Clips.cfm) geared toward men are filling an important niche that's long gone underserved in the $50 billion a year hair care industry.

Thanks to male focused hair care franchises, men are no longer forced to choose between having their hair cut at a local barbershop or at a beauty salon. Salons designed with men in mind feature a variety of amenities including TVs tuned into sporting events and athletic inspired décor.

Hair salon franchise concepts offer prospective business owners the opportunity to join the recession resistant hair care industry. Would be franchisees typically aren't required to have experience in the salon or hair care industry. Many of the business models allow for semi absentee ownership which lets franchise owners maintain their current occupation.

Although SuperCuts (http://www.franchisesolutions.com/franchise/SuperCuts.cfm) is a unisex salon, the concept's convenience - appointments aren't necessary - and affordability appeals to a mainly male audience. Approximately two thirds of SuperCuts customers are men. SuperCuts franchise owners benefit from being part of an established brand with a proven business system and widespread consumer awareness. Supercuts was recently ranked the number one hair care franchise by Entrepreneur magazine in their annual "Franchise 500" list, and is part of the Regis Corporation, the global leader in hair salons.  

Sport Clips salons (http://www.franchisesolutions.com/franchise/Sport_Clips.cfm) also cater to a mainly male audience and feature a fun, sports themed atmosphere complete with TVs tuned into sports programs at every chair. The salon takes the athletic inspired experience a step further by carrying sports related merchandise, which provides franchise owners with an additional potential revenue stream. Sports Clips franchisees receive comprehensive training and support that helps them get into business quickly and easily. Entrepreneur magazine recognized Sport Clips as one of the "Top 50 Fastest Growing Franchises".

Neither SuperCuts, nor Sport Clips require that prospective franchise owners have previous industry experience. Both recession resistant concepts boast a high degree of repeat business, a benefit that's particularly appealing given the current economic environment.

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