How much revenue does a Bishops franchise make?

Bishops does disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2026 FDD, including average and median gross revenue figures. Get full access to see the exact revenue numbers and detailed financial breakdown.

How many Bishops franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 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. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

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.

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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.

FDD Year:

40locations

$373K–$544K

Since 2007

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

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$50,000

Initial Investment

$373,442 – $544,293

Royalty Rate

6.00%

Brand Fund

2.00%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$1,020 – $1,054

6% royalty + 2% ad fund + $200/mo technology + $499/mo POS + $570-$670/mo software/licenses (bookkeeping, email, music)

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$542,360.75

Median Gross Revenue

$517,023.5

Top Quartile Revenue

$744,416

Bottom Quartile Revenue

$339,698

Data Based On: 40 locations by quartile that operated for the entire 2025 calendar year

* Average gross revenue calculated as the simple average of the average revenues for Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4, as each quartile contains an equal number of units (10). Overall median gross revenue estimated by averaging the median values of Q2 and Q3.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $542,361

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How Bishops Compares

Key Insights

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

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Bishops Current	$373K – $544K	$50K	6.0%	40
SPORTS CLIPS (SINGLE UNIT)	$237K – $581K	$30K	6.0%	1,702
SUPERCUTS	$186K – $323K	$40K	6.0%	1,701
DaVi Nails and Em Lash Studio	$61K – $144K	$65K	N/A	400
DAVI NAILS	$57K – $125K	$65K	0.0%	387
PHENIX SALON SUITES	$721K – $2.4M	$53K	N/A	367
Beauty & Spa Services Average 52 franchises	$413K – $743K	$48K	6.2%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 52 Beauty & Spa Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1CA

2WA

3OR

4OH

5CO

6TX

7VA

8MN

9DC

10GA

11IN

12AZ

13MT

14NC

15FL

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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.

38 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

38 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

38 Contacts Available

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Bishops franchise ranges from $373,442 to $544,293. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.