
Roosters Men's Grooming Center
Wellness & Personal Care · Beauty Salons & Barber Shops
- Active units
- 69
- Avg unit volume
- $487k
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2025
of weekly Net Sales
About Roosters Men's Grooming Center
Roosters Men's Grooming Center is an American grooming franchise established in 1999, emphasizing a barber shop atmosphere that caters specifically to men. Founded in 2001 by Master Barber and entrepreneur Brian G. McGowan, the brand is headquartered in Frisco, Texas. Roosters has become known for its high-quality grooming services, ranging from haircuts and shaves to facials and massages, providing a tailored experience in a comfortable environment. The center combines traditional barbering with modern trends, offering a range of products including hair care, shaving accessories, and skincare items targeted at men. With a commitment to customer satisfaction, each visit is designed to evoke a sense of community, maintaining a loyal clientele. Globally, Roosters continues to expand its footprint primarily across the United States, with over 70 locations. The brand is poised for growth with franchises and partnerships, while aiming to attract international markets. Its collaboration with product manufacturers enhances its service offerings, ensuring quality and consistency. In terms of market position, Roosters stands out among competitors in the male grooming industry, which includes brands like Sport Clips and Great Clips. Its focus on customer experience and luxury service sets it apart, allowing it to capture a niche market interested in upscale grooming. Significant events in the brand's history include an aggressive franchising strategy and expansions into new regions, which have bolstered its visibility and profitability. Recent shifts in branding strategies have embraced modern marketing techniques, increasing engagement with a younger demographic. As of late 2023, Roosters Men's Grooming Center continues to thrive, leveraging an effective franchise model and expanding its product offerings. The brand remains committed to maintaining its standards of excellence while adapting to changing market demands.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$40k
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
1000.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,000 – 1,400 sq ft
- Single Shop Program
$40k
- Fast Start Program - 3 Shop
$70k
- Fast Start Program - 6 Shop
$100k
- Fast Start Program - each additional shop over 6
$10k
- Veteran discount
Not offered
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025.
Growth
- Total locations69
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-9.2%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-8.3%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$487k
Average Sales for all 67 salons in FY 2024-2025.
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$349k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open9 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio1.4×
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.