Bishops Barbershop Franchise News

Franchisee Paul Ito Adds Another Location January 04, 2011 // Franchising.com // TUALATIN, Ore. – Bishops Barbershop, cuts and colors for men and women, today announced that franchisee Paul Ito has opened his shop in Bridgeport Village, at 7192 SW Hazel Fern Road in Tualatin. He recently opened a Bishops Barbershop in Orenco Station.

"I've known Bishops founder Leo Rivera for more than 25 years, and have watched the brand grow to multiple locations," Ito said. "I knew I wanted more than one shop, and when both of these locations became available at the same time, I felt I had to seize the opportunity."

For the past 15 years, Ito has enjoyed a career in the golf industry, as a PGA professional and most recently, as general manager for the Puakea golf course in Kauai, Hawaii...

Shop Owner Paul Ito Opening Multiple Locations December 21, 2010 // Franchising.com // HILLSBORO, Ore. – Bishops Barbershop, cuts and colors for men and women, today announced that franchisee Paul Ito has opened his shop in Orenco Station at 6198 NE Cornell Road in Hillsboro. He will also be opening a Bishops Barbershop in Bridgeport Village in January.

"I've known Bishops founder Leo Rivera for more than 25 years, and have watched the brand grow to multiple locations," Ito said. "I knew I wanted more than one shop, and when both of these locations became available at the same time, I felt I had to seize the opportunity."

For the past 15 years, Ito has enjoyed a career in the golf industry as a PGA professional and most recently, as general manager for the Puakea golf course in Kauai, Hawaii...

Shop Owners Jeff and Kitty Foote Now Open for Business in Portland November 10, 2009 // Franchising.com // PORTLAND, Ore. – Bishops Barbershop, cuts and colors for men and women, today announced the sale of its first franchise location. Shop owners Jeff and Kitty Foote are now open for business at 7550 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway in Portland.

"Bishops is delighted to welcome Jeff and Kitty as our first franchise owners," said Leo Rivera, founder, president and CEO of Bishops. "Their shop will satisfy the growing demand for high-end salon services at affordable prices in the Beaverton area."

The Foote's franchise joins the six company-owned Bishops throughout Portland.

"Kitty and I are pleased to be the first franchisees and bring the Bishops experience to Beaverton," Jeff said...

Bishops is a Leader in Supporting the Community May 12, 2009 // Franchising.com // Portland, Ore., – Bishops Barbershop franchises, cuts and colors for men and women, is actively involved in keeping Portland a great place to live. From donating styling services to raise money for charitable auctions, making cash donations to various groups that support the arts, participating in food drives for women's and children's shelters, partnering with other local organizations to help those hit by the recession, to building a float for this year's Gay Pride parade, Bishops is a leader in supporting the community.

"We care about being part of the community and making it better," said Leo Rivera, founder, president and CEO of Bishops...

Mother's Day Special Includes Shampoo, Haircut and Style for Only $44 Portland, Ore., – Bishops Barbershop franchises, cuts and colors for men and women, is offering a Mother's Day package at all six of its Portland locations. Kids can treat Mom to a shampoo, haircut and style for only $44, a $75 value. Moms who take advantage of this special offer can also buy one hair care product and get a second one for 50% off. Bishops will also recognize good kids who take care of Mom by giving them half off on their next haircut. The Mother's Day special starts Sunday, April 26 and runs through Saturday, May 9.

"Bishops Barbershop is not just for men, and this promotion is a great way to introduce women to the services we offer, and give them the opportunity to enjoy our fun, casual atmosphere," said Leo Rivera, founder, president and CEO of Bishops...

Establishing East Coast Presence Part of North American Growth Strategy April 14, 2009 // Franchising.com // Portland, Ore., – Bishops Barbershop franchises, cuts and colors for men and women, today announced that Maryland and Washington, D.C. are now open for franchise sales. The Maryland and D.C. launch announcement is part of Bishops' North American growth strategy. The first Bishops opened its first shop in Portland in 2001, and now has six locations throughout the city.

"Even in today's tough economy, the $55 billion hair care industry continues to thrive, and the Bishops franchise opportunity is built on a proven brand," said Leo Rivera, founder, president and CEO of Bishops. "We look forward to establishing a strong presence on the East Coast by opening shops in D...

Employees Appreciate the Opportunity to Grow With a "Great Company"

March 26, 2009 // Franchising.com // PORTLAND, Ore. - Bishops Barbershop, cuts and colors for men and women, has a knack for attracting and retaining talented stylists. Many employees throughout the six locations have worked their way up to management positions within a few years, and appreciate the opportunity to grow with a great company.

"I started working at Bishops when they opened the doors in 2001, and after working there for 18 months, decided to try to make it on my own," said Ryan Hildreth, senior manager. "I found it to be far less rewarding and far more difficult, and decided I wanted to work for Bishops again. They took me back in 2005 as an entry-level stylist, and I'm now a senior manager...

Successful Portland-Based Chain Offers Opportunity to be Part of the $55 Billion Hair Care Industry March 10, 2009 // Franchising.com // Portland, Ore., – Bishops Barbershop, cuts and colors for men and women, will make its first appearance at the International Franchise Expo, March 20-22 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C., in booth #624. Since opening his first Bishops in 2001, Leo Rivera, founder, president and CEO, today operates six successful shops throughout Portland and is now offering franchise opportunities.

"In today's tough economy, the $55 billion hair care industry continues to thrive," said Rivera. "Bishops fills the niche between national chains, mom-and-pop shops, and high-end salons for Generations X, Y and Z, by delivering full-service quality at affordable prices in a fun, casual environment...

Founder Leo Rivera Proves You Don't Have to Be a Stylist to Succeed February 24, 2009 // Franchising.com // Portland, Ore., – Bishops Barbershop, cuts and colors for men and women, offers the opportunity to be part of the $55 billion hair care industry, without having to be a stylist to succeed.

Although he did not have experience in the hair care industry or even as a stylist, Leo Rivera, founder, president and CEO, opened his first Bishops Barbershop in 2001. He saw the opportunity to fill the niche between national chains, mom-and-pop shops and high-end salons by opening a barbershop that appeals to Generations X, Y and Z, offering full-service salon quality at affordable prices. Over the next seven years, Rivera grew his business to six successful locations throughout Portland...

Eight Years and Six Locations Later, Original Clients Still Loyal PORTLAND, Ore., – Bishops Barbershop, cuts and colors for men and women, has built a loyal customer following over eight years and six locations. Leo Rivera, founder, president and CEO, opened his first Bishops in August of 2001 at 3742 SE Hawthorne Blvd., and the newest Bishops opened in the Pearl District in September of 2008.

Rivera started Bishops to appeal to Generations X, Y and Z, filling the niche between national haircut chains, mom-and-pop barbershops and high-end salons, by offering full-service salon quality at affordable prices in a fun, casual environment that features posters and edgy artwork on the walls, music that is a mix of new and favorite tunes, trend-setting stylists, and a free bottle of cold Miller High Life to customers 21 and older...

Valentine's Day Package for Men Features Hot Towel Shave, Haircut and Shave Products January 27, 2009 // Franchising.com // Portland, Ore., – Bishops Barbershop, cuts and colors for men and women, today announced it will be offering a special Valentine's Day Package for men featuring a hot towel shave, haircut and shave products that normally costs $65 for just $40.

"At Bishops, you can save money without sacrificing style," said Leo Rivera, founder, president and CEO of Bishops. "We offer full-service salon quality at affordable prices every day, but there are times when guys want to look really good without breaking their bank account, and Valentine's Day is definitely one of those occasions. If you've never been in a Bishops before, this is a great time to come in and try us out, and if you're a regular, you have the chance to enjoy a hot towel shave and check out some new products...

High-End Salon Quality at Affordable Prices Keeps Business Growing

PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Bishops Barbershop, cuts and colors for men and women, experienced a record day on Dec. 30, 2008, when all six Portland locations reported their highest sales of the year.

"Business has not dropped off at all, but has actually picked up," said Leo Rivera, founder, president and CEO of Bishops. "Even though the economy is in a downturn, people still have to get their hair cut and colored, and at Bishops, people can save money without sacrificing style. We are finding that many people are coming to our shops from the higher-priced full-service salons because they can spend up to 50 percent less and still get the same quality...

Successful Portland-Based Concept Now Offering Franchise Opportunities

PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Bishops Barbershop, cuts and colors for men and women, will be exhibiting for the first time at Franchise Expo South, Jan. 9-11, 2009 at the Miami Convention Center in booth #907. The company currently has six locations in Portland and began offering franchise opportunities across the U.S. and Canada in September.

Leo Rivera, founder, president and CEO of Bishops, opened his first barbershop in 2001 to fill the niche between national chains, traditional barbershops and high-end salons. When it was time for the company to grow beyond Portland, Leo realized that franchising was the best way to achieve his goals...

Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino and Orange Counties Targeted
PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Bishops Barbershop, cuts and colors for men and women, today announced that the greater Los Angeles area is now open for franchise sales. The company is targeting cities in Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino and Orange counties. The Los Angeles area launch announcement is part of Bishops' growth strategy for expanding into cities across the U.S. and Canada.

"Our six shops in Portland are very successful, and we look forward to bringing Bishops Barbershop to markets throughout the greater Los Angeles area," said Leo Rivera, founder, president and CEO of Bishops. "Hair care is a $55 billion, recession-proof industry, and Bishops is a proven brand built on a great execution model, offering the best opportunity for those who want to be in this business...

Seattle Launch Part of Strategic Plan for North American Growth

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Bishops Barbershop, cuts and colors for men and women, today announced the launch of a franchise development plan in the U.S. Driving this initiative is the announcement that Seattle is now open for franchise sales. The company plans to sell franchises in Seattle as well as in the surrounding counties of Snohomish, Island and Pierce. Bishops currently has six locations in Portland, and the Seattle launch is part of the company's strategic plan for entering new markets across North America.

"We are actively seeking new franchisees to own and operate multiple Bishops locations in Seattle and other selected markets across the country to help fuel our growth," said Leo Rivera, founder, president and CEO of Bishops...

Founder Leo Rivera Expanding Successful Concept Across North America
September 16, 2008 // Franchising.com // PORTLAND, Ore. - Bishops Barbershop, cuts and colors for men and women, today announced it is now offering franchise opportunities across North America. Founded in 2001 by Leo Rivera, Bishops currently has six locations in Portland.

"We want to build on our success, and franchising is the next logical step in the growth of the company," Rivera said. "Organic growth worked very well here in Portland, and now it's time to extend the brand. Personal care is a recession-proof industry, so many people want to be part of the Bishops concept right now, and franchising is the most effective way to offer them the opportunity to do that...