How much revenue does a Bishops franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Bishops franchise is $533,685.1.

How many Bishops franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, Bishops has 40 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2007.

Can you get an SBA loan for a Bishops franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for Bishops franchises. Historical data shows 38 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Bishops franchisees, with an average loan amount of $276,976. The historical default rate is 10.5%.

Is Bishops a good franchise to buy?

Bishops shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19). However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

Bishops

Bishops franchises distinctive retail hair care outlets offering haircutting, coloring, barbering services, and related products under the BISHOPS® trademark in a unique environment blending creative design, music, and cutting-edge style. The business model utilizes a proprietary system with standardized interior/exterior design, operations, customer service, and marketing procedures, with stores typically 800-1,500 sq ft in retail shopping centers. It targets customers seeking affordable, trendy hair services in a competitive market against other salons and barbershops.

Locations

$313K–$634K

Investment

Since 2007

Franchising

ServicesSouthlake, TXHead to Toe Brands (BCC Services Intermediate Holding Company); controlled by The Riverside Companywww.bishops.coDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$40,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$313,100 – $634,480

Low: $313,100High: $634,480

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$583 – $595

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty + 2% marketing fund + $200/mo technology fee + $355/mo POS + $28-$40/mo bookkeeping software

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Top Quartile Revenue

Bottom Quartile Revenue

Data Based On: 39 locations by quartile, all locations operated for the entire 2024 calendar year.

* Calculated weighted average revenue based on quartile averages and quantities: (10 units × $735,604 + 10 units × $580,716 + 10 units × $476,061 + 9 units × $321,101) / 39 total units = $533,685.10. No overall median provided; only quartile medians are available. No profit or expense data provided to estimate net income, net profit, or EBITDA.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How Bishops Compares

Key Insights

Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Beauty & Spa Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Bishops Current	$313K – $634K	$40K	6.0%	40
SPORTS CLIPS (SINGLE UNIT)	$289K – $475K	$30K	6.0%	1,754
SUPERCUTS	$186K – $323K	$40K	6.0%	1,701
DaVi Nails and Em Lash Studio	$61K – $144K	$65K	N/A	400
PALM BEACH TAN	$648K – $1.1M	$30K	6.0%	397
DAVI NAILS	$57K – $125K	$65K	0.0%	387
Beauty & Spa Services Average 49 franchises	$411K – $755K	$48K	6.2%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 49 Beauty & Spa Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1CA

2WA

3OR

4OH

5CO

6TX

7VA

8MN

9DC

10GA

11IN

12AZ

13MT

14NC

15FL

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Bishops franchisees (2017 – 2020)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$276,976

Total Volume

$10.5M

Default Rate

10.5%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

42 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Bishops franchise ranges from $313,100 to $634,480. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.