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Sit Still

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.

24locations
$158K–$495K
ServicesCedar Park, TXSit Still, Inc.www.sitstillkids.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$50,000
Initial Investment
$157,972 – $494,926
Royalty Rate
6.00%
Brand Fund
2.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$674 – $674

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

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$271,308.41
Median Gross Revenue
$280,890

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

Avg. Revenue: $271,308

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Sit Still Franchise Analysis

In the niche of upscale children's hair salons, Sit Still stands out with its family-friendly vibe and add-ons like ear piercing. Item 19 provides revenue transparency rare in beauty services, while a handful of SBA loans hint at financing realities for franchisees. But with rapid expansion underway, is this the kid-sized opportunity you've been waiting for—or a clip too close to the edge?

Item 7 in the 2025 FDD pegs total investment at $157,972-$494,926 for 850-1,400 sq ft salons, including a $50,000 franchise fee. Ongoing fees bite at 6% royalty, 2% brand/ad fund, plus a $674 monthly technology surcharge—higher tech load than many peers in beauty/spa. Item 19 shines with average gross revenue of $271,308 and median $280,890 across units, suggesting solid top-line performance without EBITDA disclosure, so operators must factor 8% fees and costs for true profitability.

System maturity shows promise: 24 locations, up 38% from 16 in 2023 to 22 in 2024, with 14 new units projected. SBA data flags 8 loans averaging $215,888 but a 12.5% default rate—elevated versus category norms under 10%, signaling potential cash flow strains in a discretionary spend category. For parents-turned-entrepreneurs eyeing services growth, Sit Still's uniformity and marketing system appeal, but vet local demographics and competition closely against those fees and defaults.

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Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How Sit Still Compares

Key Insights

  • Lower investment than 85% of Beauty & Spa Services franchises
  • Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Beauty & Spa Services
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
Sit Still
Current
$158K – $495K$50K6.0%24
SPORTS CLIPS (SINGLE UNIT)$237K – $581K$30K6.0%1,702
SUPERCUTS$186K – $323K$40K6.0%1,701
DaVi Nails and Em Lash Studio$61K – $144K$65KN/A400
PALM BEACH TAN$648K – $1.1M$30K6.0%397
DAVI NAILS$57K – $125K$65K0.0%387
Beauty & Spa Services Average
52 franchises
$413K – $743K$48K6.2%–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 52 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
4
2AZ
3
3NY
3
4TX
3
5ID
2
6OH
2
7KY
1
8TN
1
9IN
1
10FL
1
11WA
1

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SBA Loan History

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

Total Loans
8
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.

8 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

28 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

28 Contacts Available

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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
0
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
0
Sold to Franchisees
2
Projected New
14

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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.