In 2015, Steve and Sarah Bolinder finally agreed it was time to open the doors to a shop they had dreamed of owning for over 15 years; a barbershop for all humanity with great music, beer, and a “come on in” kind of vibe. Before opening, Steve met with his good friend and fellow barber Danny Rainey to invite him and his wife, Katie, to help give life to their dream.

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So, you want to own your own business. Are you tired of the every day grind? Looking for a place you can be your authentic self and make a good living? Franchising may be a great option. But in the world of franchise offerings, why Chop?

Because we have a history of customer care that flows from our staff to our franchisees.

We did not just decide to franchise on a whim. We have thought this out from every angle. We have spent countless hours determining the processes that work from shop operation to furniture creation to building a Chop culture.

With Chop, you get the whole package including:

• A fully outfitted store (Yes, you do nothing unless you want to jump in and help!)
• A uniquely designed, easy to use E-hub which houses inventory systems, document templates, budget and profit analytics, etc.
• Education from veteran barbers and stylists
• A video training library... and more!

All the tools you need to succeed are provided to you with 24/7 support. So what do you get when you sign on to open a Chop franchise? The question should be what don’t you get!

Why Choose Chop?

• GROWING, RECESSION PROOF INDUSTRY

  By offering hair services to all and a custom product line, Chop Barbershop taps into two surging U.S. markets: Hair Services and Hair Product, both of which average $80 billion dollars annually.

• LOWER INITIAL INVESTMENT

  Many barbershop chain’s initial investments run over $275,000. Our initial start up costs range between $125,000 and $215,000 and our financial requirements make franchise ownership attainable for a new kind of entrepreneur.

• TURN KEY OWNERSHIP

  Having been there, done that, we have thought of every detail from outfitting your location, to providing an online e-hub for ease of ownership, to establishing technology partners to take your shop to the next level.

• STAND OUT IN THE CROWD

  By offering a unique, pub like barbershop experience for all with diversified offerings, Chop fills a void in the hair services market and makes for a great business model in any location.

• WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK

  Our franchise staff will be there from the start to prepare you and your team for success through online and in person classes. In the weeks before opening, our educators will come to you, train your staff, and celebrate your grand opening right there with you!

• EVERY DAY ALL DAY

  Our 8-12 chair busy shops open early and close late 7 days a week maximizing your and your staff’s bottom line, while meeting all of your customer needs.

The Story of Chop Barbershop

Before deciding to make the franchise leap, the owners sat down to really look at what had caused such tremendous growth in such a short amount of time, and what they discovered was that the culture of Chop surrounded four key values that had developed under their noses as they worked on the dream they loved.

1. TEAM EAGLE

In 2015, 4 people who never expected or even considered leadership “their thing” became business owners and “bosses” to a growing number of amazing and talented people.

Recognizing the responsibility being placed on their shoulders, that team of owners went out and bought their first leadership notebooks to begin mapping processes and procedures to protect the staff of Chop. Yes they were cheesy notebooks with airbrushed eagles on them (we were on a budget).

And that was the birth of the Team Eagle core value.

2. SHARE THE LOVE

From the very start, we have loved our staff like family. We pay well, offer benefits and rewards, and provide growth paths for every staff member because we know that success in this industry requires establishing relationships with clients through consistency and care.

3. PUB-LIKE FEEL

Each Chop strives to offer a pub-like experience to the community it serves in many ways including: At Chop, we put the customer first with Wifi bars, complimentary beer in a can, and an upbeat playlist of eclectic tunes. So come in, put your feet up, and prepare for great hair!

4. HAIR FOR ALL HUMANITY

Hair for All Humanity, has been with us well before we opened our first shop’s doors. From the beginning, we wanted all people, regardless of gender, race, sexual preference, age, disability, marital status, socioeconomic status, etc. to have access to a hip, vintage barbershop experience.

Every Chop customer is an original, and they deserve to be treated like one!