The answer is maximum efficiency. Layout planning comes down to workflow — arranging barbers, clients, and stations so things move smoothly.
Retail space, staff personalities, and keeping costs low all matter when you're setting up a shop, but they're secondary to how well the space actually functions day to day. A shop that looks great but creates bottlenecks between chairs, retail, and the front desk isn't laid out well.
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