How many HAMMER & NAILS (UNIT) franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, HAMMER & NAILS (UNIT) has 59 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2015.

Can you get an SBA loan for a HAMMER & NAILS (UNIT) franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for HAMMER & NAILS (UNIT) 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 HAMMER & NAILS (UNIT) a good franchise to buy?

HAMMER & NAILS (UNIT) shows several positive indicators: low SBA loan default rate. 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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HAMMER & NAILS (UNIT)

Hammer & Nails franchises men's grooming salons (Shops) that specialize in haircuts, barbering services, straight razor shaves, hand and foot grooming services, related products, and beverages. The business model involves granting licenses to franchisees for single-unit or multi-unit development of Shops in high-traffic retail locations like malls and strip centers, using proprietary systems, supplies, and trademarks. The target market is men seeking premium grooming services in a dedicated salon environment.

FDD Year:

59locations

$694K–$944K

Since 2015

ServicesFolsom, CAwww.hammerandnailsgrooming.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$60,000

Initial Investment

$694,300 – $944,045

Royalty Rate

6.00%

Brand Fund

2.00%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$1,020 – $2,770

6% royalty + 2% brand development fund + $270/mo POS system and software + up to $2,000/mo technology fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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How HAMMER & NAILS (UNIT) Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 85% of Personal Care Services franchises
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Personal Care Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
HAMMER & NAILS (UNIT) Current	$694K – $944K	$60K	6.0%	59
COST CUTTERS	$184K – $336K	$40K	5.0%	911
COMFORT KEEPERS	$120K – $191K	$55K	5.0%	619
REGAL NAILS SALON & SPA	$173K – $722K	$25K	N/A	513
PALM BEACH TAN	$639K – $1.0M	$30K	6.0%	398
HOUSE OF COLOUR	$33K – $52K	$30K	4.0%	312
Personal Care Services Average 20 franchises	$418K – $809K	$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 (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1CA

2OH

3FL

4TX

5GA

6VA

7CT

8NJ

9NC

10NV

11WA

12IL

13KS

14NE

15OK

+2 more states

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SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for HAMMER & NAILS (UNIT) franchisees (2017 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$439,273

Total Volume

$22.8M

Default Rate

1.9%

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.

52 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

119 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

119 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryYes

One of our Area Representatives, Nathanael Anderton, filed a bankruptcy petition under Chapter 11, Subchapter V on September 2, 2025, in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Ohio. The bankruptcy filing has since been converted to an ordinary Chapter 11 reorganization.

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 HAMMER & NAILS (UNIT) franchise ranges from $694,300 to $944,045. This includes a franchise fee of $60,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.