Booth or Commission? Run the numbers. Know the answer.
Enter your real numbers on both sides. The calculator shows you exactly which model generates more revenue — for your situation, not someone else's.
Booth Rental Model
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Booth Revenue / Month—
Owner Service Revenue / Month—
Total Gross / Month—
Fixed Costs—
Net Monthly Profit—
Commission Model
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Gross Shop Revenue / Month—
House Share (40%)—
Fixed Costs + Payroll—
Net Monthly Profit—
Calculator Verdict
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The verdict will appear here as you fill in your details.
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Side-by-Side Breakdown
Net Profit After Costs
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Gross Revenue Generated
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12-Month Projection
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Booth Net
Comm Net
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Advantage
Year Total
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Beyond the Numbers — Factor Analysis
Revenue Predictability
Booth Wins
Booth rent comes in every week regardless of how many clients each barber serves. Commission revenue swings with performance, cancellations, and slow weeks.
Revenue Ceiling
Commission Wins
When barbers are busy, your commission percentage scales with every cut. Booth rent is capped at the weekly rate no matter how packed the shop gets.
Staffing Liability
Booth Wins
Booth renters are independent contractors. You carry no payroll liability, no scheduling burden, no employee compliance exposure.
Culture & Control
Commission Wins
Commission barbers are your employees. You set the standards, the schedule, and the experience. Booth renters run their own business inside yours.
Startup Risk
Booth Wins
If a booth renter leaves, you lose one chair's income. If a commission shop loses volume, every line on the P&L suffers simultaneously.
Scale Potential
Commission Wins
Commission shops are easier to systematize, brand, and replicate. Booth rental models transfer control — and brand equity — to individual renters.
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