ROOSTERS MEN’S GROOMING CENTER
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $10,000 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $265,690 – $432,390 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 4% of gross sales |
| Headquarters state | MN |
| Legal name (Item 1) | Roosters MGC International, LLC |
| FDD issuance date | 2025-10-17 |
| Franchised units (Item 20) | 69 (Item 20, p.64) |
| Brand website | https://www.roostersmgc.com |
About ROOSTERS MEN’S GROOMING CENTER
We will refer to the person who buys the franchise as “you” throughout this Franchise Disclosure Document. If the franchisee is a corporation, partnership or limited liability company, certain provisions of the Franchise Agreement will also apply to the owners and will be noted. TERRITORY (Item 12): territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.
Due diligence dossier
Every figure below is as disclosed in this brand's own FDD, with its FDD citation. FranchiseKI adds no analysis and estimates nothing.
Unit history (Item 20)
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 82 | 0 | 82 |
| 2024 | 76 | 1 | 77 |
| 2025 | 69 | 1 | 70 |
Source: Item 20, p.64 of the brand's FDD.
Risk & history facts
| Closures in the last 3 years | 13 (Item 20, p.60 of the FDD) |
| Transfers in the last 3 years | 6 (Item 20, p.57-58 of the FDD) |
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 16 (Item 3, p.17 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.22 of the FDD) |
Litigation summary (Item 3): Disclosed matters include arbitrations involving collections against franchisees for past due royalties and rent, and franchisee claims alleging misrepresentations, breach of contract, and violations of state franchise laws. Most matters were settled, with one resulting in a final award of over $1 million against the franchisor. (Item 3, p.17-22 of the FDD)
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | Yes (Item 15, p.56 of the FDD) |
| Absentee ownership allowed | No (Item 15, p.56 of the FDD) |
Territory description (Item 12): Franchisees operate at an Approved Location within a Designated Market Area (DMA) defined by street boundaries or geographical demarcations. The franchisor explicitly states that no exclusive territory is granted and reserves the right to operate or franchise other businesses in the area. (Item 12, p.51-53 of the FDD)
Training: 42 Roosters FDD Annual Update 2025 Subject Time of Hours of Location Training on-the-Job Training Recruiting, Hiring 1 hour 0 Online or virtual learning, & Retention Roosters Corporate Office in Minneapolis, MN, or other location designated by us. (Item 11, p.41 of the FDD)
Ongoing support:
- Approve or disapprove proposed Shop site
- Approve or disapprove Shop’s lease or sublease
- Assist with construction of Shop
- Provide initial training
- Provide minimum standards and specifications
- Provide required products and services
- Give access to Operations Manual
- Grant development rights
Source: Item 11, p.41 of the brand's FDD.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Minneapolis, MN (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Years in business | 17 (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Years franchising | 17 (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Parent company | The Barbers, Hairstyling for Men & Women, Inc. (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Initial term | 10 years (Item 17, p.56 of the FDD) |
| Renewal term | 10 years (Item 17, p.57 of the FDD) |
| Advertising / brand fund fee | 2% of gross sales (Item 6, p.24 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 1 (Item 20, p.63 of the FDD) |
| Projected new units | 0 (Item 20, p.60 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask ROOSTERS MEN’S GROOMING CENTER directly:
- What liquid capital does the franchisor require of a new franchisee? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What minimum net worth does the franchisor require? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- Does the franchisor make financial performance representations (Item 19)? If it does, ask for the average unit revenue. Ask for the median too. This FDD makes none that we could extract.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
Under this brand's Item 12 rule, you do not receive an exclusive territory. The franchisor may sell additional franchises in the same area. It may also operate company units there. Or it may sell through other channels. No area is reserved for you. No area is closed to you by another franchisee's exclusivity either. Placement is the franchisor's decision.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.”
Availability
Because this brand grants no exclusive territory, there are no territory-based exclusions: no area is reserved for an existing franchisee, and no area is reserved for you. Whether a new unit is placed anywhere is the franchisor's decision under Item 12.
Next steps with ROOSTERS MEN’S GROOMING CENTER
Put ROOSTERS MEN’S GROOMING CENTER on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.