How come all barber shops have to have a sign that says “Chair and booth rentals are illegal?”

Question

I can’t seem to think of a reason why this sign is required by all barber shops. Like do people really want to rent a barber shop booth?

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Answer 1

Most barbers operate as independent contractors. They show up to the barbershop, cut hair all day, and keep all of the money they get from haircuts and tips. At the end of the day they pay “rent” to the barbershop for using the booth.

The alternative is that you are employed to work for the barbershop and get paid an hourly wage.

I have never heard of booth rentals being outlawed.