If you are looking for information on the Roosters Men's Grooming Center franchise business opportunity, Roosters Men's Grooming franchises or Roosters barbershop franchising, then you have come to the right place.
In 1999, Joe Grondin, a Master Barber with over 30 years' experience, opened the first Roosters in Lapeer, Michigan. His goal was to step back in time and re-establish the traditional barbershop for men. Roosters would be a real barbershop, without the gimmicks of most men's haircut establishments or the feminine environment of a hair salon.
The Roosters model is unique to the marketplace. We are not a discount hair chain, so our team members are not pressured to achieve high client turnover. Unlike unisex salons, we have a well-defined clientele and a strong brand-identity. We have created a niche for specialized men's grooming.
The Roosters model is built around a key principle: turning positive customer experiences into strong client relationships. We want you to focus on building relationships and delivering quality services, without feeling rushed or pressured to create more business. Roosters combines modern grooming techniques with the classic barbershop elements. Distinctive touches like the red, white, and blue barber pole, and plush, oversized leather barber chairs create an environment exclusively for men.
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You may keep your current career and still own Roosters, as a manager will run the day-to-day operations while you provide oversight and leadership. Our POS system allows you to check in on your store while you are doing other things. You do not need any experience in hair care as your manager will provide that for you. We have training, site selection assistance and lease negotiations if needed. All of our stores are constructed by a third party provider and approved by us to ensure a consistent look and feel. If you choose the Turn-Key option we will see your project from start to finish or plans will be provided to you that can be used to obtain bids from contractors in your local area. Roosters also has a line of private label products that is sold in the stores.
The information presented may have changed since first published. We recommend that you always verify fees, investment amounts and offers with the business opportunity directly prior to making a decision to invest.
1. What training and ongoing support do you provide?
You want to know what happens after you pay the initial fee. A strong franchisor provides comprehensive pre-opening training, site-selection help, operational playbooks, and continuous assistance with marketing, technology, and supply chains.
2. What is the total initial investment, and did actual startup costs match the estimates in Item 7 of the FDD?
The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) lists estimated startup costs in Item 7, but real-world expenses can run higher. Asking how closely current owners tracked to these estimates reveals if you need extra working capital or if hidden fees exist.
3. How do royalties and local/national marketing fees impact profitability?
You need to understand ongoing financial obligations-such as monthly royalty percentages and ad fund contributions-and evaluate whether the brand value and support justify cutting into your profit margins.
4. What are the common challenges new franchisees face, and how do you help them overcome them?
Transparent franchisors will openly discuss real hurdles like local competition, tight labor markets, or supply chain bottlenecks, and show you the exact playbook or field support they offer to solve them as well as allowing you to speak with other franchisees.
5. How many franchise locations have closed or left the system in the past few years, and why?
High turnover, store closures, or quiet franchise exits are major red flags. This question measures system stability, territory health, and whether the corporate team addresses struggling owners or lets them fail.
