How much revenue does a Sit Still franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Sit Still franchise is $271,308.41. The median revenue is $280,890.

How many Sit Still franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, Sit Still has 24 franchise locations.

Can you get an SBA loan for a Sit Still franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for Sit Still franchises. Historical data shows 8 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Sit Still franchisees, with an average loan amount of $215,888. The historical default rate is 12.5%.

Is Sit Still a good franchise to buy?

Sit Still 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.

Sit Still

Sit Still Franchising, LLC offers franchises for upscale children’s hair salons that provide haircuts in a family-friendly environment, with optional services like ear piercing and mini-manis (nail painting). The business operates under a comprehensive system including distinctive design, décor, operational standards, training, and marketing to ensure uniformity across locations. The target market is parents seeking specialized hair care services for children in a 850-1,400 square foot salon format.

Locations

$158K–$495K

Investment

ServicesCedar Park, TXSit Still, Inc.www.sitstillkids.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$50,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$157,972 – $494,926

Low: $157,972High: $494,926

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$674 – $674

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty + 2% ad fund + $674/mo technology fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

Data Based On: 17 franchised outlets open for at least 12 months as of December 31, 2024

* Calculated weighted average gross revenue: (12 units × $312,679 + 5 units × $172,019) / 17 total units. Calculated overall median gross revenue by combining all 17 individual unit revenues ($85,121, $150,410, $166,319, $201,755, $203,257, $223,502, $234,742, $254,913, $280,890, $284,423, $294,804, $300,420, $315,665, $351,705, $390,053, $432,375, $441,889) and finding the median.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How Sit Still Compares

Key Insights

Lower investment than 84% of Beauty & Spa Services franchises
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Beauty & Spa Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Sit Still Current	$158K – $495K	$50K	6.0%	24
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.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1OR

2AZ

3NY

4TX

5ID

6OH

7KY

8TN

9IN

10FL

11WA

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Sit Still franchisees (2019 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$215,888

Total Volume

$1.7M

Default Rate

12.5%

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.

Franchisee Contacts

28 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Sit Still franchise ranges from $157,972 to $494,926. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.