COOKIE CUTTERS
Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids franchises operate children's hair salons that provide haircuts, shampoos, styling, and related products and services primarily for children aged 12 and under, in a fun environment featuring entertainment like games, playgrounds, carousel chairs, and themed shampoos. The business model centers on franchising these salons, typically 1,200 sq ft facilities in strip centers or malls with 8-10 chairs staffed by licensed cosmetologists using a commission-based system, and also offers birthday parties. The target market is families with young children, tapping into the growing children's hair care segment with peak demand during holidays and back-to-school periods.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 1% ad fund + $50/mo (certificates, MPLC licensing, server support)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 99 eligible Cookie Cutters franchised locations in the United States that have been operating for at least one full calendar year as of December 31, 2024.
* Average gross revenue and average net profit are taken directly from the '99' total row in Table 1, as provided in the document. Median gross revenue is also taken directly from the '99' total row in Table 1. Revenue for the top quartile is the average gross revenue of the 'Greater than $369K' segment (25 stores). Revenue for the bottom quartile is the average gross revenue of the 'Less than $230K' segment (24 stores). The best guess profit range (low and high) is taken from the 'Low Net Profit' and 'High Net Profit' values for the total 99 stores in Table 1.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How COOKIE CUTTERS Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Personal Care Services (ranked #3 of 20)
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Personal Care Services
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Personal Care Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COOKIE CUTTERS Current | $118K – $365K | $40K | 5.0% | 115 |
| COST CUTTERS | $184K – $336K | $40K | 5.0% | 911 |
| COMFORT KEEPERS | $120K – $191K | $55K | 5.0% | 619 |
| PALM BEACH TAN | $639K – $1.0M | $30K | 6.0% | 398 |
| HOUSE OF COLOUR | $33K – $52K | $30K | 4.0% | 312 |
| DRYBAR | $410K – $1.0M | $50K | 7.0% | 176 |
Personal Care Services Average 20 franchises | $416K – $816K | $43K | 5.9% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 20 Personal Care 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
+13 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for COOKIE CUTTERS franchisees (2012 – 2025)
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
118 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
118 Contacts Available
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a COOKIE CUTTERS franchise ranges from $118,200 to $365,200. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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