Direct answer
Roosters Mens Grooming Center vs Boardroom Salon For Men runs $18–$50 for the services documented below. That figure comes from 6 separate published amounts, not a single quote. The wider set of charges on this page spans $15–$50 once fees, add-ons and package items are included.
Men's haircut is priced on time and product, not on a fixed rate card, which is why two quotes in the same city can differ by 34% for the same service name.
- Working range
- $18–$50
- U.S. market midpoint
- $43 per cut
- Basis
- 6 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
The short version
- $18–$50 is the working range for Roosters Mens Grooming Center vs Boardroom Salon For Men, from 6 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $15–$50 once fees and add-ons are counted.
- The U.S. national median for men's haircut is $43 per cut.
- Add about 28% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained every 4 weeks, the annual cost is around $671.
- The biggest single variable is clipper-only versus scissor work — scissor-over-comb and fades take longer chair time.
Documented price lines, service by service
Everything below was published by a source listed at the foot of this page. Grouping matters: 3 of these 6 lines are actual services and the rest are add-ons, plans or policy charges that should never be averaged together.
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compatible national numeric amount | $18–$32 | $25 | $14 | Use the selected location or provider’s current booking menu |
| First-visit promotional reduction | $20 | $20 | — | Boardroom Salon for Men |
| Additional member haircut starting price | $50 | $50 | — | Boardroom Salon for Men |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO membership product credit | $15 | $15 | — | Boardroom Salon for Men |
| CEO membership service credit | $50 | $50 | — | Boardroom Salon for Men |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Late cancellation or no-show fee | $25 | $25 | — | Boardroom Salon for Men |
Franchise and independently-owned locations set menus inside a corporate band. Treat these as documented examples.
How this compares with the wider U.S. market
Use this as a sanity check. If your quote lands outside this range, ask what is included before writing it off — scope differences explain most outliers.
| Service | Market low | National median | Market high | Unit | What drives it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's haircut | $18 | $43 | $75 | per cut | Barbershop and men's-chain cuts; clipper work only sits at the low end. |
| Buzz / clipper cut | $12 | $22 | $38 | per cut | Single-guard clipper cut with no scissor work. |
| Beard trim & shape | $15 | $28 | $50 | per service | Line-up and shape; hot-towel finish costs more. |
| Hot-towel straight shave | $30 | $48 | $80 | per service | Straight-razor shave with towel and balm. |
| Kids' haircut | $15 | $27 | $45 | per cut | Under-12 pricing; some chains cap the age at 10. |
National planning ranges. A quote outside these bands is not automatically wrong - check what is included before judging it.
Regional price bands for this service
Rent and wages flow straight into the menu. Applying published metro cost bands to the $43 national median for men's haircut gives the following planning ranges.
| Market tier | Planning range | Multiplier | Example markets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 - highest-cost metros | $58–$75 | 1.35–1.75× | Manhattan, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Washington DC, Miami Beach |
| Tier 2 - large metros | $47–$57 | 1.10–1.32× | Chicago, Los Angeles suburbs, Denver, Austin, Atlanta, San Diego, Portland |
| Tier 3 - mid-size metros | $40–$47 | 0.94–1.10× | Columbus, Kansas City, Charlotte, Nashville, Phoenix, Indianapolis |
| Tier 4 - small metro and rural | $30–$40 | 0.70–0.93× | Smaller cities, county seats and rural markets |
Your own market may sit between tiers. The point is the 2.5x spread, not the precise figure in any one row.
Why your quote differs from the menu
Ranking these matters. Most of us compares the headline price of two salons and ignore the four lines below it that end up setting the bill.
- Membership or club planhinges on visit count
Monthly plans only pay off above a set visit count.
- Clipper-only versus scissor work+$5–$20
Scissor-over-comb and fades take longer chair time.
- Barber seniority+10–30%
Master barbers carry a premium at the same shop.
- Beard service added+$15–$35
Bundled beard-and-cut packages price below buying both.
- Hot-towel finish+$8–$25
Sold as an upgrade at the chair.
Related cost breakdowns: Men's Haircut Cost, Men's Hair Color Cost and Mens Manicure Cost.
From menu price to what you actually hand over
Every line below is normal and expected. None of it is a scam — but almost none of it appears on the menu board either.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $32 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $8 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $40 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 8.0% | $3.20 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 20% | $8 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Sensible total | $51.20 | 60% above the menu price |
Worked at a $32 base with one add-on. Swap in your own quote and the proportions hold.
The rule of thumb: add roughly 60% to any menu price for men's haircut to get your realistic out-the-door number.
You can work this out for your precise service rather than doing this by hand.
What men's haircut costs you over a year
The per-visit price hides the real decision. At every 4 weeks, this service costs about $671 annually including gratuity if you pay national median rates.
| Provider level | Per visit | Visits/yr | Service spend | Gratuity | Annual total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget provider | $18 | 13 | $234 | $47 | $281 |
| National median | $43 | 13 | $559 | $112 | $671 |
| Premium provider | $75 | 13 | $975 | $195 | $1,170 |
Gratuity is included at 20% because it is effectively compulsory. Strip it out if you budget gratuity separately.
Before hunting a reduction, check the cadence. Going from 13 to 10 visits a year keeps around $134 in your pocket at the same quality of work.
Membership break-even: the only maths that matters
A membership is worthwhile above one number: monthly fee ÷ per-visit price. Below that visit count you are subsidising the salon. At a $43 per-visit rate, here is where each plan level breaks even.
| Monthly plan | Per-visit rate | Break-even | Annual visits needed | Annual cost | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60 / month | $43 | 1.4 visits | 17 visits | $720 | Worth it above 1.4/month |
| $95 / month | $43 | 2.2 visits | 27 visits | $1,140 | Worth it above 2.2/month |
| $138 / month | $43 | 3.2 visits | 39 visits | $1,656 | Worth it above 3.2/month |
Break-even = monthly fee / per-visit price. At $43 a visit the maths is simple enough to do at the counter.
Use the quoted rate rather than the market one and test this against your real visit count.
Gratuity, converted from percentages into money
Percentages are awkward to compute at the counter. Here they are converted to dollars at the low, middle and high end of the market range.
| Gratuity rate | On $18 | On $43 | On $75 | When it applies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15% | $2.70 | $6.45 | $11.25 | Standard for a satisfactory service |
| 18% | $3.24 | $7.74 | $13.50 | Common default in mid-size and large metros |
| 20% | $3.60 | $8.60 | $15 | Typical for a stylist you intend to rebook with |
| 25% | $4.50 | $10.75 | $18.75 | Reserved for complex colour, long appointments or a rescue job |
- Holiday tipping is a separate norm from per-visit tipping and is typically a one-off larger amount.
- At a resort or hotel spa, look for a service charge already applied before adding a further gratuity.
- Missed-appointment charges are penalties rather than services. It is not tipped.
- Assistants who shampoo or rinse are often tipped on a separate line, generally a few dollars.
Avoid these ahead of booking
Ordered by how often they happen rather than how much they cost. The fix in every case is a question when you book.
- 1Buying cut and beard on a separate linecosts $10–$30
Bundled packages price below the two individually.
- 2Joining a club plan for two visits a monthcosts $20–$60
Most club plans need three or more visits to pay off.
- 3Not specifying fade typecosts $5–$20
A skin fade takes longer than a taper and can be priced higher.
If you want the policy detail behind these: How To Choose A Mens Grooming Salon and How To Compare Salon Prices.
Exactly what to ask when you book
Read these out. The whole thing takes a minute or two and it is the gap between a quote and a surprise. The last one matters most — a written quote settles any dispute at checkout.
- "If I join the membership today, is there an enrolment or annual fee on top?"
- "Is a shampoo, blow-dry or finish included in that price, or billed separately?"
- "Can you email or text me the quote before my appointment?"
- "Which provider tier is that quote for, and what does the next tier up cost?"
- "What is the precise price for men's haircut at my hair length and density?"
- "If this runs longer than booked, does the price change?"
- "Is there a first-visit offer or a package rate I should know about?"
One more at the desk: ask for the itemised total before you tap the card. Every line should match something you were told about on the phone.
Where else to look
Before deciding, it is worth seeing where this lands against the nearest alternatives on both price and what you get for it.
Questions people actually ask
What does Roosters Mens Grooming Center vs Boardroom Salon For Men cost in 2026?
Budget $18–$50. That is based on 6 documented amounts rather than one quote, which matters because the spread between the lowest and highest line here is $35.
CEO membership product credit: what is the published amount?
CEO membership product credit is documented at $15. Boardroom Salon for Men. That is below the $43 national median for men's haircut.
How much is compatible national numeric amount?
Documented between $18 and $32 for compatible national numeric amount. Use the selected location or provider’s current booking menu. The $25 midpoint is a reasonable planning figure.
First-visit promotional discount: what is the published amount?
Documented at $20 for first-visit promotional discount. Boardroom Salon for Men. Figures of this kind are reviewed periodically and can move without warning.
How much is late cancellation or no-show fee?
The published figure for late cancellation or no-show fee is $25. Boardroom Salon for Men. A fixed $25 at one location does not make it a national rate.
Is the menu price the final price?
Expect about $42 on a $34 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $8, and that is with no upgrades.
How much will I spend on this in a year?
At every 4 weeks - about 13 visits per year - the annual figure is approximately $671 including gratuity at the $43 national median. Dropping to 10 visits saves around $168.
What explains the price difference between locations?
Mostly geography. The same service name maps to approximately $30 in a rural market and $75 in the most costly metros, a 2.5x spread. Provider tier and appointment length move it further.
Is a cut-and-beard package less expensive?
Yes - normally $10–$30 less than two separate services.
Can I book at these prices?
They are research, not quotes. Every published line maps to the sources at the foot of this page; market ranges are compiled national data and are marked on a separate line. Reviewed August 2026.
Sources and how we checked them
10 sources were reviewed for this page. Official brand pages are used for brand claims only; nothing here extrapolates one location's menu into a national rate.
- roostersmgc.com official pageBrand, service or policy context · updated 2026
- roostersmgc.com official pageBrand, service or policy context · updated 2026
- Official U.S. brand websiteBrand identity, service scope, location/booking model and official-source gate · updated 2026
- Hair dye and relaxer safety guidancePatch tests, scalp condition and timing after chemical services · updated 2026
- Hair dyes official safety guidancePatch tests, allergy risk and eye-area restrictions · updated 2026
- Hair smoothing and formaldehydeFormaldehyde exposure and smoothing-service safety · updated 2026
- Official services pageService menu, starting amounts and membership positioning · updated 2026
- Official membership pageMembership inclusions, discounts, credits and term · updated 2026
- Official promotions pageFirst-visit promotional amount · updated 2026
- Official U.S. brand websiteBrand identity, service scope, location/booking model and official-source gate · updated 2026
Menus change. Quoted a different figure, tell us and we will re-verify.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Roosters Mens Grooming Center vs Boardroom Salon For Men cost in 2026?
Budget $18–$50. That is based on 6 documented amounts rather than one quote, which matters because the gap between the lowest and highest line here is $35.
CEO membership product credit: what is the published amount?
CEO membership product credit is documented at $15. Boardroom Salon for Men. That is below the $43 national median for men's haircut.
How much is compatible national numeric amount?
Documented between $18 and $32 for compatible national numeric amount. Use the selected location or provider’s current booking menu. The $25 midpoint is a sensible planning figure.
First-visit promotional discount: what is the published amount?
Documented at $20 for first-visit promotional reduction. Boardroom Salon for Men. Figures of this kind are reviewed periodically and can move without warning.
How much is late cancellation or no-show fee?
The published figure for late cancellation or no-show fee is $25. Boardroom Salon for Men. A fixed $25 at one location does not make it a national rate.
Is the menu price the final price?
Expect about $42 on a $34 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $8, and that is with no upgrades.
How much will I spend on this in a year?
At every 4 weeks - about 13 visits per year - the annual figure is approximately $671 including gratuity at the $43 national median. Dropping to 10 visits saves around $168.
What explains the price difference between locations?
Mostly geography. The same service name maps to around $30 in a rural market and $75 in the most costly metros, a 2.5x spread. Provider tier and appointment length move it further.
Is a cut-and-beard package less expensive?
Yes - generally $10–$30 less than two separate services.
Can I book at these prices?
They are research, not quotes. Every published line maps to the sources at the foot of this page; market ranges are compiled national data and are marked on a separate line. Reviewed August 2026.
Last reviewed . Prices change without notice — report a correction.