Overview
Why Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon?
Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon is a health & fitness brand with over 58 years of operating history and 634 active locations. The full Franchise Disclosure Document, including unit-level financials, territory terms, training requirements, and franchisee obligations, is available on request.
The Numbers
Investment & Fees
- Total initial investment
- $177K – $324K
- Initial franchise fee
- $42K – $44K
- Royalty fee
- Available on request
- Ad / marketing fee
- Available on request
Regulatory Filings
FDDs on file
Latest FDD on file: 2024. Request the document below to see Item 19 financial performance, Item 7 estimated initial investment, and territory disclosures.
Who's Operating It
69 franchisees of Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon
BARNES, DOUG & LIZ
LINCOLN, NE
26unitsCARROLL, STACEY & STEVEN KAMINSKI
MADISON, WI
21unitsEVANS, MARK
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
21unitsFAULKNER, EARL
WAUSAU, WI
15unitsAGRAWAL, VIKIE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
14unitsKRAUS, LYNN FERG & CHRISTOPHER
APPLETON, WI
13unitsTEIXEIRA, FABIO
HOUSTON, TX
13unitsMCGOVERN, DAVID
DULUTH, MN
12units
Why every serious buyer requests the FDD
The Franchise Disclosure Document is the single most important piece of paperwork in your due diligence. It's federally mandated and contains everything a franchisor is required to share before you sign.
- Item 7: full breakdown of your real startup costs
- Item 19: actual unit-level revenue performance
- Item 20: franchisee count, openings, closures, transfers
- Item 21: audited financial statements
Frequently Asked
Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon franchise FAQ
Is Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon a franchise?
Yes. Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon is a franchise in the health & fitness category, which means you can own and operate a Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon location under a franchise agreement with the franchisor. The total initial investment to open one ranges from $177K – $324K. The franchisor provides the brand, systems, and ongoing support in exchange for an initial franchise fee and royalties, all disclosed in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
How much does it cost to open a Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon franchise?
Total initial investment to open a Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon franchise ranges from $177K – $324K according to the latest Franchise Disclosure Document. The actual cost depends on territory, build-out, and local market conditions. Request the full FDD on this page for Item 7's full investment breakdown.
What is the Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon franchise fee?
The Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon initial franchise fee is $42K – $44K, paid to the franchisor at signing. This is separate from total investment and does not include build-out, equipment, or working capital.
How many Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon franchise locations are there?
Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon operates 634 active locations as of the most recent FDD filing. Request the latest FDD for state-by-state distribution and openings/closures from Item 20.
When was Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon founded?
Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon was founded in 1968, giving the brand 58 years of operating history. Brand longevity matters in franchising because it correlates with refined operations, established supplier relationships, and a tested franchisee playbook.
Is a Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon franchise profitable?
Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon unit-level profitability depends on location, operating costs, staffing, and management. When a franchisor makes an earnings claim, it appears in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, the only place franchise financial performance is officially disclosed. Request the Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon FDD on this page to review any Item 19 financial performance representation.
How do I apply for a Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon franchise opportunity?
Submit a request through this page to receive the Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon Franchise Disclosure Document. The FDD contains everything you need to evaluate the opportunity: Item 7 investment, Item 19 financial performance, Item 20 unit counts and franchisee turnover, and Item 21 audited financials. There is no cost or obligation to request the FDD.
Where can I get the Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon FDD?
The current Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon FDD can be requested directly through this page. Franchise Disclosure Documents are federally regulated by the FTC and must be provided to prospective franchisees at least 14 days before signing any binding agreement or paying any fee.
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