Sharkey's Cuts for Kids
Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids is a franchising company that offers hair salons designed to attract children and families, providing haircuts and styling services in a fun, family-friendly environment with features like decorative chairs, video games, televisions, movies, and optional birthday party events. The business operates under a comprehensive system including standardized design, operations, training, and marketing to ensure uniformity across locations. Their target market is primarily children of all ages and their families seeking enjoyable hair care experiences.
Franchise Costs
Escalating fixed monthly royalty ($1,000 months 4-12 to $1,750/mo after month 37) + 1% ad fund (up to 3%) + $165/mo software fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How Sharkey's Cuts for Kids Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 76% of Beauty & Spa Services franchises
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Beauty & Spa Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sharkey's Cuts for Kids Current | $197K – $336K | $45K | N/A | 170 |
| 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.
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Sharkey's Cuts for Kids 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
170 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 |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
One arbitration by a former franchisee alleging breach of franchisor's pre-opening obligations, resolved by settlement with refund of initial fees and termination.
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 Sharkey's Cuts for Kids franchise ranges from $197,415 to $336,240. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000.
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