Barbershop Manager - Investor Pitch

BARBERSHOP MANAGER

A SaaS Platform Disrupting the $5 Billion U.S. Barbershop Industry

Seeking $300K for 30% Equity

The Foundation is Built. The Market is Ready. The Demand is Real.

Investment Opportunity Overview

Executive Summary

$5B
U.S. Market Size
200K+
U.S. Barbershops
$380K
Already Invested
$300K
Seeking Investment

A cutting-edge SaaS platform designed exclusively for barbershops — a historically underserved segment providing automated check-ins, digital waitlists, chair optimization, and performance analytics.

Platform Status: Fully built and ready to scale with multi-tenant architecture

The Problem

The barbershop industry is massive but technologically behind

Operational Inefficiencies

  • Manual check-ins
  • No real-time queue tracking
  • Unpredictable wait times
  • No traffic analytics

Revenue Loss

  • Poor chair utilization
  • No peak hour insights
  • Lost customers due to uncertainty

Customer Experience

  • No SMS notifications
  • No customer CRM
  • No loyalty features
  • No digital engagement

Administrative Chaos

  • Manual payment tracking
  • Manual payroll
  • No digital reporting

The Solution

All-in-One Cloud Platform Built Exclusively for Barbershops

Digital Check-In System
Real-Time Wait Estimator
Automated Barber Assignment
Multi-Chair Management
Customer Queue Transparency
Staff Performance Dashboards
Revenue Tracking Per Chair
Analytics & Reporting
Online Check-In Option
SMS Notifications
Mobile App (Phase II)
AI-Driven Recommendations

NOT a general scheduling tool
Tailor-made, niche-specific technology addressing real operational pain points

Market Opportunity

$5B
U.S. Barbershop Industry
200,000+
U.S. Barbershops
4-6
Avg Barbers Per Shop
1%
Conservative Capture

Just 1% Market Penetration =

2,000
Barbershops
~10,000
Chairs
$150K-300K
Monthly Recurring Revenue

Market Trends: Consumers expect digital convenience • Barbershops compete with salons & mobile barbers • Younger shops actively seek modern tools • Industry moving toward digital automation

Simple, Scalable Pricing

Per-Chair Pricing Strategy

Monthly Subscription

$15
per chair / month
  • Predictable recurring revenue
  • Low barrier to entry
  • Easy to scale

Lifetime License

$300
per chair / one-time
  • Upfront capital injection
  • Attractive to shop owners
  • Strong cash flow

Example: 5-Chair Shop

$75/month OR $1,500 lifetime

Competitive Advantage

Why Barbershop Manager Wins

Competitors

  • Booksy
  • Squire
  • Vagaro
  • Fresha
  • TheCut
  • Local appointment apps

Our Advantages

  • Built exclusively for barbershops
  • Simpler, cheaper, easier
  • Walk-in & waitlist focused
  • Per-chair scalability
  • Lifetime pricing option
  • Robust business analytics
  • Strong SaaS founder
  • AI & SMS ready

We occupy a unique niche between lightweight scheduling apps and high-cost enterprise systems

Financial Projections

Conservative 3-Year Forecast

Metric Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Barbershops 500 2,500 10,000+
Avg Chairs 5 5 5
Total Chairs 2,500 12,000 50,000+
Revenue ~$570,000 $2.5M - $4M $10M+

Less than 10% market penetration = Multimillion-dollar SaaS asset

Exit Potential: Growing SaaS platforms regularly sell at 5-10× recurring revenue

Go-To-Market Strategy

Phase 1: Soft Launch

  • 50-100 beta shops
  • Gather testimonials
  • Optimize UI/UX
  • Introduce lifetime pricing

Phase 2: National Outreach

  • Facebook & Instagram ads
  • YouTube partnerships
  • TikTok influencer campaigns
  • State-by-state outreach
  • AI-powered sales follow-up

Phase 3: Scaling

  • Corporate partnerships
  • Industry conventions
  • Affiliate program
  • POS integrations
  • Mobile app launch

Sales Channels

  • Direct sales reps
  • Affiliate partners
  • Barber schools
  • Supplier distributors
  • Payment processors

Leveraging UpPluck Social, OwlHoot Media, and Pipeline Navigator AI for distribution

Use of Funds

$300,000 Investment Allocation

$120K
Marketing & Advertising
$80K
Sales Team & Commissions
$40K
Mobile App Development
$30K
Infrastructure & Scaling
$30K
Admin, Legal & Support

Investment Terms

$300K for 30% Equity

Pre-money Valuation: $1 Million

The Team

Founder: Osvaldo "Oz" Rodriguez

  • 30+ years in business
  • Multiple SaaS launches
  • Founder of UpPluck Social, OwlHoot Media, Pipeline Navigator AI
  • Deep technical, marketing, and operational expertise
  • Experience scaling multi-million-dollar operations

Future Team Expansion

Dedicated CTO
Customer Support Team
Sales Director
National Sales Reps
Partnerships Manager

Current Traction

$380K
Already Invested
100%
Platform Complete
Ready
Multi-Tenant System
Active
Beta Recruitment

Platform Status:

  • Platform built and deployed
  • Multi-chair system working
  • Queue engine functioning
  • Admin backend operational
  • UI/UX complete
  • Beta testers being recruited
  • Marketing funnel in development

Exit Strategy

Multiple Lucrative Exit Opportunities

1. Industry Acquisition

  • Squire
  • Booksy
  • Vagaro
  • Payment processors

2. Franchise Licensing

  • National barbershop franchises
  • Enterprise-wide adoption

3. Private Equity Buyout

  • 5-10× recurring revenue
  • Proven SaaS valuation models

4. Long-Term MRR Growth

  • $20M-$30M valuation in 5-7 years
  • Sustainable recurring revenue model

Target Timeline: Strategic exit opportunity within 5-7 years

Why Now?

Platform Built & Tested
Market Demand Proven
Timing is Perfect
Distribution Ready

Market Momentum:

  • Post-pandemic digital transformation accelerating
  • Consumer expectations for digital convenience at all-time high
  • Barbershops actively seeking modernization solutions
  • Competitor gaps create market opportunity
  • Young, tech-savvy shop owners entering the market

The Foundation is Built.
The Market is Ready.
The Demand is Real.

Join Us

Disrupt a $5 Billion Industry

Investment Opportunity

$300,000 for 30% Equity

Pre-money Valuation: $1 Million

$5B
Market Size
200K+
Target Shops
$10M+
Year 3 Revenue Goal
5-7x
Exit Multiple

Ready to transform the barbershop industry?

Contact: Osvaldo "Oz" Rodriguez
UpPluck Social, LLC