Booth Rental vs Commission: Which Model Is Right for Your Barbershop

Booth Rental vs Commission: Which Model Is Right for Your Barbershop

Himani Parmar
Published on: 05/06/2026

Booth rental and commission are the two dominant income models in Canadian barbershops. Each has different implications for the owner, the barbers, and the business. This breaks down the difference and what each model actually means for your shop.

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Barbershop Staff Retention: Why Barbers Leave and How to Keep the Good Ones

Barbershop Staff Retention: Why Barbers Leave and How to Keep the Good Ones

Himani Parmar
Published on: 01/06/2026

Losing a good barber costs more than most owners calculate: client churn, rehiring time, training, and the intangible damage to team culture. This covers the real reasons barbers leave and the operational moves that keep them.

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