SCISSORS & SCOTCH BARBERSHOP
Scissors & Scotch® franchises high-end barbershops and lounges that cater to male customers, offering men's grooming and spa services including haircuts, facial hair trims, hair coloring, straight-razor shaves, waxes, hand repairs, lounge and bar services, and hosting client events like liquor tastings and private rentals. The business model involves granting franchises to operate under the Scissors & Scotch® brand, following strict system standards, policies, and membership programs. It targets men seeking premium grooming experiences in a competitive market for high-end men's services.
Franchise Costs
6.5% royalty (4% first 6 months) + 2% BBF + $100-250/wk technology fee + $25/wk CIF + $750/mo targeted ad admin fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 11 franchised operating locations open for the entire reporting period (January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022)
* Identified 11 franchised operating locations from 'Table 1 - Total Gross Sales and Appointments' by excluding company-owned locations as per footnotes 1, 2, and 3 on page 2. Calculated average, median, top quartile (average of top 3 units), and bottom quartile (average of bottom 3 units) gross revenue from these 11 units. No information on net income, net profit, EBITDA, or expenses was provided in the document.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How SCISSORS & SCOTCH BARBERSHOP Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 75% of Personal Care Services franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SCISSORS & SCOTCH BARBERSHOP Current | $581K – $798K | $50K | 6.5% | 20 |
| 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 (2022)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for SCISSORS & SCOTCH BARBERSHOP franchisees (2018 – 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.
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 SCISSORS & SCOTCH BARBERSHOP franchise ranges from $581,300 to $798,250. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.5% of gross sales.
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