How to check if your barbershop or salon is really profitable

A busy shop doesn’t always mean a profitable shop. We’ve worked with owners who are booked every week but still feel like they’re barely breaking even. Why? Because they don’t have clear visibility into how their time, team, and pricing affect the bottom line.

That’s why we start every client engagement with a simple numbers check.

Your 3-Step Revenue Snapshot

Step 1: Know your revenue

What was your total revenue last month? (Don’t guess, pull the actual numbers.)

Step 2: Track your hours

How many total hours were worked across your team during that time?

Step 3: Do the math

Divide revenue by total hours = your hourly revenue average.

What it tells you:

This number shows how efficiently your team is operating. If it’s lower than your service average, you’re likely dealing with one or more of the following:

• Underpriced services

• Underutilized staff or space

• Scheduling inefficiencies

• Low rebooking or retention

What to do next:

Start by identifying your biggest gap. Is it pricing? Staffing? Scheduling? Once you’ve got clarity, you can start making smart changes that protect your time, profit, and energy.

Ready to go deeper?

You can book a free discovery call with a Blend advisor and talk about your forecasting plan.

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