No. 95 of the UK's Top 100 in 2020
As one of the leading British hair brands, Rush occupies major sites across big UK cities and towns. Rush has won many major British Hair industry accolade and continues to strive for excellence. Opening a Rush Hair & Beauty salon means working full-time and being fully committed to the business. However, no hair care experience is necessary.
| Year established | 1994 |
| Year franchise established in the UK | 2002 |
| Number of units in the UK | 97 |
Financials
| Franchise fee | n/a |
| Minimum investment | £15,000 |
| Total investment | £150,000 - £165,000 |
| Royalty fee / Management fee | 10% |
| Contract period | 5 years |
| Financing | Yes, through bank agreements |
Training and support
Franchisees are given an opportunity to work with each department as well as in a salon before their own salon opens, to ensure that they are up to Rush standards. The in-house NVQ training facility and Advanced Academy will support, guide and develop the new owner's assistants and stylists and they will be kept up to date with the latest trends. The Recruitment team will assist the franchisee with the entire recruitment process and staffing of the salon as well as all administration tasks. The Rush Hair Franchise Team is there to ensure that the opening of the new salon is as easy as can be. In addition to the Franchise Team, Rush Hair will provide on-going support from dedicated Operations, Marketing, HR, Education and Finance teams. Once the salon has opened, the support team will provide monthly marketing campaigns, to ensure the new business thrives continuously month on month.
